Integrated Circuit Technology 5 (U00498)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5-ELICT

The aims of this module are to introduce: 1. State of the art TCAD tools; 2. SPICE parameter extraction; 3. The effect of process variation on device and circuit performance; 4. Yield measurement tools and the impact of IC layout on chip yield.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Microelectronic Device Principles 4

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Electronics, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 20 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

A student should:

1. Understand the strengths and limitations of TCAD software.
2. Increase understanding of IC process technology and device operation.
3. Understand the effect of process variability on SPICE parameters.
4. Be able to demonstrate how process variability affects circuit performance.
5. Understand the effect of layout on chip yield.

Assessment Information

Assessment will be based on the following components:

1. individual solutions produced for the introductory exercises,
2. a test
3. a short individual report
4. a second short individual report