DESIGN OF INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS
Project Description
The objective of this project is to design a low-voltage low-power CMOS variable-gain amplifier (VGA) that can operate at low supply voltages while still achieving reasonable gain and bandwidth. In addition to traditional amplifier design topologies, amplifiers employing current mirrors and CMOS in weak inversion will also be investigated. An amplifier prototype will be designed, simulated, and laid out using Cadence. If time allows, the prototype will be also submitted for fabrication and demonstration.
Supervisor
LUONG, Howard Cam
Quota
2
Course type
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
• Investigate existing low-voltage variable-gain amplifier design techniques and topologies
• Identify critical issues involved low-voltage variable-gain amplifier design
• Study, design, simulate, and lay out a variable-gain amplifier prototype
• If time allows, submit the amplifier prototype for fabrication and demonstration
• Identify critical issues involved low-voltage variable-gain amplifier design
• Study, design, simulate, and lay out a variable-gain amplifier prototype
• If time allows, submit the amplifier prototype for fabrication and demonstration
Applicant's Learning Objectives
Acquiring basic knowledge and design of integrated amplifiers
Complexity of the project
Challenging