Start date: 09 September 2025
Duration: 14 weeks starting on 9th Sept, 4-7 pm Tuesdays
Location: Online course
Certificate: IEEE will be providing a PDH/CEU Certificate for this course
Cost: Members € 550; Non-members € 825
Course code: N/A
Programme overview
The Analog IC Design CPD module is designed to support the learner to develop a deep understanding of MOS devices and fundamental analog circuits. It is delivered using a blend of online video lectures, design simulation labs, tutorials, and daily online support. Participants are required to do weekly graded design lab assignments as well as an exam at the end. Circuit simulation software required for the design lab work can be downloaded (no license required).
The module employs a continuous assessment approach so it is recommended that participants allow for a time commitment in the region of 6-9 hours per week which includes course attendance, study, weekly lab assignments and final exam preparation. The module has a successful completion rate of 89% which is high by industry standards. Lectures and Lab tutorials take place on Tuesdays 4-7 pm.
IEEE will be providing a PDH/CEU Certificate for this course. The Analog IC Design CPD module is also CPD approved by Engineers Ireland.
This MIDAS Skillnet programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.
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Learning outcomes
Develop a fundamental understanding of CMOS devices
Analyse, simulate & design CMOS analog building blocks & amplifier circuits
Evaluate analog layout structures and matching techniques
Gain intuitive know-how with weekly design lab & simulation exercises
Acquire hands-on design skills underpinned with a solid theoretical basis
Who is the course for?
The Analog IC Design CPD module is ideal for early career analog/mixed-signal design engineers who wish to achieve a more rapid skills and career trajectory. However, the module is also ideal for more experienced engineers in other roles, for example digital system design engineers, verification engineers, physical design engineers, test engineers, or engineers who simply want to acquire a deeper understanding of MOS devices & circuits.
The module is at a postgraduate level so intending applicants will ideally hold a 4-year degree in electronic engineering or related discipline. However, applicants with suitable and relevant industry experience can also be accommodated.
Schedule
The Analog IC Design CPD module is delivered over a total of 14 weeks which includes an orientation session on week 1. It consists of a weekly 3-hour live online session which incorporates a 2-hour lecture plus 1-hour lab tutorial. An online exam is held in week 14.
Week 1: Onboarding/orientation session plus Q&A
Week 2-3: MOS device fundamentals (plus introduction to FinFets)
Weeks 4-5: CMOS building blocks, current sources & mirrors, biasing circuits
Weeks 6-7: Analysis and design of single stage amplifiers
Weeks 8-9: Analysis & design of differential amplifiers and OTAs
Weeks 10-11: Analysis & design of op-amp circuits
Weeks 12-13: Noise analysis, analog IC layout & matching techniques
Week 14: Online 1-hour exam
There will be a one week study break in October (date tbd). Therefore, the exam will be on Tuesday 16th December.
Trainer Profile
Ken Deevy was a senior design engineer at Analog Devices and spent over 10 years involved in the design and development of a wide variety of analog mixed signal circuits, including high-resolution and high-speed data converters, precision comparators, analog signal conditioning circuits, voltage references and oscillator circuits. Ken has over 25 years of experience as a senior lecturer, educator and researcher in higher education where he introduced a number of Analog and Mixed Signal IC design courses onto undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He holds 4 patents and co-awards in the field of microelectronics. Ken holds a Bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering, a Master’s degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering and a Master of Higher Education degree from the University of Sheffield.
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