5B2 – Integrated Electronic Devices

This module provides fundamental knowledge and analytical skills in CMOS integrated electronic devices and systems. It highlights the challenges of integrating a large number of electronic devices on a single chip and emphasises the importance of custom design automation tools for the physical implementation, testing, and verification of integrated circuits. The module also introduces latest semiconductor technologies such as Fin Field-Effect Transistors (FinFET) and Lateral Gate-All-Around (LGAA) devices.

Core Topics

  • CMOS Integrated Electronic Devices and Systems: Fundamental knowledge and analytical skills.
  • Large-Scale Integration on a Single Chip: Key challenges in integrating many devices.
  • Custom Design Automation Tools: Physical implementation, testing, and verification of integrated circuits.
  • Latest Semiconductor Technologies: Introduction to FinFET and LGAA devices.

Practical Design
Students will engage with concepts related to custom design automation tools for physical implementation, testing, and verification of integrated circuits, in the context of CMOS device and system design.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will:

  • Understand fundamental CMOS integrated electronic devices and systems.
  • Recognise the challenges of integrating a large number of devices on a single chip.
  • Appreciate the importance of custom design automation tools for physical implementation, testing, and verification.
  • Be introduced to FinFET and LGAA semiconductor technologies.