Concept

Biasing

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Discusses the DC biasing of a Folded Cascode OTA in CMOS technology.

Temperature Analysis: Reference Circuits

Explores temperature-independent biasing circuits, negative-TC references, diode-referenced self-biasing circuits, and bandgap references in low-voltage ICs.

Bipolar Circuit: Electrical Characteristics, DC Biasing, and Operating Point

Explores the electrical specifications and polarization methods of bipolar transistors.

Transistors: Operation and Characteristics

Explores the operation and characteristics of transistors, including current dependencies and different operating modes.

From Comparator to Amplifier

Covers the transition from a comparator to an amplifier, focusing on the different stages and components involved.

Analog IC Design: MOSFET Operations, Modeling, and Tradeoffs

Explores MOSFET operations, modeling, and tradeoffs in analog IC design, emphasizing biasing, mode of operation, and small-signal parameters.

EKV MOS Transistor Model

Covers the EKV MOS Transistor Model, focusing on the charge-based model and its applications.

MOSFET: Basic Operations, Modeling and Tradeoffs

Explores MOSFET basic operations, modeling, tradeoffs, and frequency response.

OTA Folded Cascode: AC Analysis

Covers the AC analysis of the OTA Folded Cascode circuit and discusses output resistance and LF gain.

MOS Small-Signal Model: Simplifying Analog Circuit Analysis

Simplifies MOS device analysis with the small-signal model, including body effect.

Current Mirrors: Applications and Design Considerations

Explores the applications and design considerations of current mirrors in analog circuits, including precise current copying techniques and sizing issues.

Photodiodes: Operation and Limitations

Explores the operation and limitations of p-n photodiodes, emphasizing the role of the depletion region and the impact of diffusion on device performance.

Transistor Figures of Merit

Explores the transistor figures of merit, covering MOSFET models, velocity saturation effects, and current efficiency.

CMOS Pixel Photodiode: Principles and Applications

Covers the operation and significance of CMOS pixel photodiodes in camera systems, detailing their behavior under illumination and integration of photo current.

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Drift Currents and Conductivity: Poisson's Equation in Semiconductors

Covers drift currents, conductivity, and the effects of scattering in semiconductors.

Configurations EC, BC, CC: Summary and Application Example

Covers common emitter, common base, and common collector configurations, with an example application of cascading circuits.

Diode Schottky: Electrical Characteristics and Modeling

Covers the Schottky diode's structure, electrical characteristics, and modeling under various biasing conditions.

Operational Amplifiers: OP37

Explores the features and applications of the OP37 operational amplifier.

Designing NMOS Amplifiers: Key Parameters and Techniques

Covers the design principles and key parameters for NMOS amplifiers, focusing on transconductance and gain optimization.