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Message started by Littlepotato on Oct 13th, 2015, 4:48pm

Title: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by Littlepotato on Oct 13th, 2015, 4:48pm
As a new master student majored in communication engineering(physical layer) graduated from school right now, I enter into an IC design company. As a freshman in this completely new area, I really want to get several suggestions on the learning of analog IC design.

Which book should I read?
What kind of skill should I pay much attention on?
What's the most efficient and fast method to getting started in this area?

I'm just confused, really hope for your advices and suggestions. :) :)

Title: Re: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by DanielLam on Oct 15th, 2015, 9:44pm
Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits by Razavi
(can skip the later half of the feedback section)

Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits by GHLM

This site also has sections on what books to use (books on the right side of the toolbar).

The skill you should pay attention to is that you really care about how circuits work. It is easy to copy a circuit and get it to work, to understand is where all the fun is.

I don't believe there is a fast method to get into this area besides getting inspired or really like it. Then everything doesn't seem like work, but just fun and play. You will read everything, try things out, and then try to understand why the circuit behaved differently. When you figure out why, you might even chuckle. The mistakes are where you really learn.

Title: Re: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by loose-electron on Oct 17th, 2015, 10:25am
http://www.designers-guide.org/Books/

Title: Re: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by Littlepotato on Oct 17th, 2015, 3:00pm
Thanks

Title: Re: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by Littlepotato on Oct 17th, 2015, 3:04pm

DanielLam wrote on Oct 15th, 2015, 9:44pm:
Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits by Razavi
(can skip the later half of the feedback section)

Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits by GHLM

This site also has sections on what books to use (books on the right side of the toolbar).

The skill you should pay attention to is that you really care about how circuits work. It is easy to copy a circuit and get it to work, to understand is where all the fun is.

I don't believe there is a fast method to get into this area besides getting inspired or really like it. Then everything doesn't seem like work, but just fun and play. You will read everything, try things out, and then try to understand why the circuit behaved differently. When you figure out why, you might even chuckle. The mistakes are where you really learn.


For analog layout engineer (not RF one), is there any procedures or suggestions to get start?

Title: Re: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by Littlepotato on Oct 17th, 2015, 3:04pm

loose-electron wrote on Oct 17th, 2015, 10:25am:
http://www.designers-guide.org/Books/

Is there any suggestions for analog layout engineers?

Title: Re: Really want to get some suggestions on analog IC design
Post by loose-electron on Oct 18th, 2015, 6:42pm
http://www.amazon.com/IC-Layout-Basics-Practical-Guide/dp/0071386254

http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Analog-Layout-Edition/dp/0131464108/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0N328D1S6D83E4ZPSKHF

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