Course syllabus

Avancerade A/D och D/A omvandlare
Advanced A/D and D/A Converters

ETIN60, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Elective for: D5, D5-dpd, E4, E4-dpd, MSOC1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

This course deals with the theory and design of advanced mixed-signal circuits, in particular AD/DA converters built around Delta-Sigma modulators. Both discrete-time and continuous-time Delta-Sigma modulators will be treated in depth.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe the fundamental theory behind Delta-Sigma AD/DA converters
• be able to describe the main specifications in the design of Delta-Sigma AD/DA converters
• be able to describe the various implementations of Delta-Sigma modulators, with main advantages and disadvantages
• be able to describe the critical components and sub-blocks in Delta-Sigma modulators and their implementation in CMOS processes, as well as the limiting factor for modulators performance

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the course to design a Delta-Sigma A/D or D/A converter suitable for a practical application
• together with a fellow student, be able to simulate and layout the Delta-Sigma converter

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

be able to orally communicate the results obtained from the laboratory work

be able to contribute sufficient fundamental concepts and knowledge so that a competent person in this area can document the idea, the problem and the solutions

Contents

Basic A/D- and D/A converters; basic Delta-Sigma A/D- and D/A converters; first-order and second-order Delta-Sigma modulators; higher-order Delta-Sigma modulators; continuous-time modulators; decimation filters; design of Delta-Sigma converters on silicon; test and measurements of A/D- and D/A converters; state-of-the-art in the design and performance of CMOS Delta-Sigma converters

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Attending at least 10 lectures, finishing all 4 lab works, and delivering qualified lab reports guarantee pass.

Parts
Code: 0113. Name: Compulsory Lectures.
Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: UG.
Code: 0213. Name: Laboratory Work.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• ETI220 Integrated A/D and D/A Converters

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: ETIN05

Reading list

• Maloberti F: Data Converters. ISBN: 978-0387324852.
• Schreier R, Temes G C: Understanding Delta-Sigma Data Converters. ISBN: 0-471-46585-2.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Universitetslektor Pietro Andreani, Pietro.Andreani@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/course/etin60