This Microcredential has four main objectives:
- To demonstrate the tools necessary to successfully approach the design of an MMIC circuit, regardless of the manufacturing technology used.
- It also includes the limits of use (power, voltage, current, temperature, etc.).
- It is also important to define the different types of simulation (AC/DC/Transient/Power/Stability/Electromagnetic/Statistical, etc.) necessary to ensure operation under all possible working conditions.
- To define the mounting conditions that may influence the component’s response and take them into account from the design phases.
Contents
The content covered in this course is as follows:
Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) are integrated circuits that operate at high frequencies above 100 MHz up to 300 GHz. For this reason, the design of these integrated circuits has peculiarities that make them different from any other type of integrated circuit.
This microcredential will cover basic concepts of MMIC design, such as:
- GaAs, SIGe, and GaN materials
- Layout
- PCM and Guarantees
- Simulation Tools
- RC and LC Design Models and Techniques
- EM Simulations
- Statistical Analysis
- Packaging and Assembly
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes expected after completing this course include:
- Knowledge of the performance of different GaAs, SIGe, and GaN materials in relation to high-frequency performance
- Specific MMIC circuit layout design
- Knowledge of PCM characteristics and warranties
- Management of specific high-frequency simulation tools
- Knowledge and use of RC and LC models and design techniques
Planning
The planning of the studies is shown in the following table:
In summary, 25 hours of non-face-to-face theory will be given synchronously via videoconference, in addition to 40 hours of practical work in the corresponding laboratories. Both the theory and practical parts will have 10 hours of follow-up in synchronous and asynchronous mode with individual or group tutorials. Finally, if the student’s independent work is counted with 65 hours, it gives a total of 150 hours.