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The graduate is able to (1) design basic blocks of integrated circuits; (2) use advanced methods for simulation of continuous- and discrete-time systems; (3) utilize conventional and non-conventional optimization methods for systems of general nature.

Knowledge of master mathematics (matrix calculus, differential equations, integral transformations, graph theory) and circuit theory (methods for equation formulation, device models, basic circuits) is requested.

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Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Teaching methods include lectures. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write two projects during the course.

Two individual projects and their defense (2 x 50 points).

1. Computer modeling of electronic circuits - 4 seminars
- Methods for solution in DC, AC, and time domains. Computation accuracy, convergence problems.
- Computation of steady state in time, frequency, and combined domains. Methods for approximate symbolic analysis and their utilization.
- Methods for simulation of circuits with transmission lines. Utilization for analysis of signal integrity in discrete and integrated applications.
-Simulation of circuits with switches. Handling of inconsistent initial conditions.

2. Basic theorems for lumped and distributed circuits - 1 seminar
- Mathematical description of transmitting and receiving antenna system.
- Introduction to the reciprocity theorem and its applications. Reciprocity between receiving and transmitting states of antenna (construction of the Kirchhoff equivalent circuit of receiving antenna, power theorem of reciprocity, conditions of antenna matching).

3. Analog integrated circuit design - 4 seminars
- Basic network elements. Specifics of CMOS technology, parasitic elements, manufacturing tolerance.
- Building blocks of integrated circuits. Current mirrors, amplifier stages. Analysis of operation and parasitic properties.
- Methodology of design basic blocks, analytical model and it solution. Case study of an transconductance operating amplifier.
- Simulation of special problems: ESD protection, latch-up, EMC of integrated circuits.

4. Circuit optimization - 3 seminars
- Classification of optimization problems (local and global, single- and multiple-criteria, etc.). Formulation of criterial function.
- Local optimization methods (steepest descent, Newton method, quasi-Newton methods).
- Global optimization methods (evolution algorithms, methods of swarm-intelligence). Multiple-criterion problems.

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Lectures are focused on advanced methods for analysis, design, and optimization of discrete and integrated electronic circuits.

Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

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VLACH, J., SINGHAL, K.: Computer Methods for Circuit Analysis and Design (2nd ed.). New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1994. (EN)
CHENG, C .K., LILLIS, J., LIN, S., CHANG, N.: Interconnect Analysis and Synthesis. John Wiley & Sons, New York 2000. (EN)
LAKER, K.R., SANSEN, W. M. C.: Design of Analog Integrated Circuits and Systems. McGraw-Hill, 1994. (EN)
DEB, K. Multi-Objective Optimization using Evolutionary Algorithms. Chichester: J. Wiley & Sons, 2002. (EN)
Balanis, C. A. (2016). Antenna theory: analysis and design. John Wiley & Sons. (EN)

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39 hours, optionally

*Computer modeling of electronic circuits I (3 seminars, Dr. Zdeněk Kolka)

1. Spice-class simulators: solution in DC, frequency and time domains. Computation accuracy, convergence problems. Modeling. Practical examples.

2. Calculation of steady-state response in time, spectral and mixed domains. Methods for approximate symbolic analysis and their practical applications.

3. Modeling of mixed-mode systems with VHDL-AMS. System description, discontinuities, link between analog and digital part.

*Computer modeling of electronic circuits II (3 seminars, Dr. Lubomír Brančík)

4. Semisymbolic simulation of linear circuits. Transmission zeros and poles.

5. Methods for simulation of transmission-line circuits. Signal integrity analysis in discrete and integrated applications.

6. Simulation of switched circuits, inconsistent initial conditions.

*Analog integrated circuit design (4 seminars, Dr. Pavel Horský, AMI Semiconductor).

7. Basic building blocks of integrated circuits. Specific properties of CMOS technology, parasitic elements, effects of manufacturing variance.

8. Design of basic blocks, analytic model and its solution. Analysis of transconductance operating amplifier.

9. Practical exercise – design of transconductance operating amplifier.

10. Analysis and simulation of special problems: ESD protection, latch-up, EMC of integrated circuits.

*Circuit optimization (3 seminars, Prof. Zbyněk Raida)

11. Classification of optimization problems (local and global, single- and multicriterial, etc.). Formulation of objective function.

12. Local optimization methods (steepest descent, Newton method, quasi-Newton methods).

13. Global optimization methods (evolutionary algorithms, swarm-intelligence methods). Multicriterial problems.