University of Idaho

Fall 2015

ECE 410 Microelectronics II

Syllabus
TIME & PLACE:

MWF, 11:30-12:20 PM, JEB 025

INSTRUCTOR:

Suat U. Ay (Dr. I)
Office: GJL 212
Phone: (208) 885-2783
EMAIL: suatay@uidaho.edu

CLASS WEBSITE:

BbLearn site: https://bblearn.uidaho.edu/

OFFICE HOURS:

MWF, 10:30-11:15 AM, or by appointment, but feel free to stop by anytime.

PREREQS:

A C or better grade in ECE 310 and 311

TEXTBOOK:

Fundamentals of Microelectronics, Behzad Razavi, Wiley, 2nd edition, 2013.

SOFTWARE:

Cadence IC design tools

GOALS:

The core topics are; MOSFET Operation, Single-Stage, Differential, and Multistage
Integrated Circuit (IC) Amplifiers, Biasing IC Amplifiers, Frequency Response,
Feedback, Power Amplifiers, and Analog Filters. Each topic will introduce a new
knowledge set and a new set of principles and show how these apply to electronic
circuits. From these core topics, it is expected that the student will be able to
demonstrate, with emphasis on the knowledge and principles and/or types of
circuits discussed in class:
1) an ability to apply the electronic circuit principles to new circuits and situations,
2) an ability to solve problems involving electronic circuits,
3) an ability to analyze electronic circuits both analytically and physically,
4) an ability to design and electronic circuits to meet a set of desired specifications.

OUTLINE: (tentative)

GRADING:

POLICIES:

Review of Basic Concepts about Circuit Analysis

Review of MOS Field-Effect Transistors
Current Sources and Mirrors
Differential Amplifiers
Frequency Response of Amplifiers
Feedback
Output Stages and Power Amplifiers
Analog Filters

EXAMS (3)
HOMEWORK
FINAL

(Chapter 6)
(Chapter 9)
(Chapter 10)
(Chapter 11)
(Chapter 12)
(Chapter 14)
(Chapter 15)

45%
30%
25%

Homework assignments are due before class sessions 11.30AM of the due date.

Late submissions of assignments are not encouraged; however, if you cannot

finish in time and submit late, a 25% per day compounding deduction will be
applied on the final grade. (Ex.:100 points assignment submitted 3 days late will be
graded on 42 points, 1 day on 75, 2 days 56, 4 days 32, etc.). Homework is
considered to be 1 day late if it is not turned in after 11:30AM on the day it is due.

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Homework assignments that are turned in after the solutions are distributed will not
be graded.

Homework and exam scores become final one week after they are returned.

You may consult with others on homework, provided you only submit your attempt
of the work. Identical homework will receive a grade of zero, if you are lucky (see
academic honesty policy of the course below).

I will not accept any assignment dropped in my office mailbox or slipped under my
office door without getting my permission earlier.

Use of electronic devices is not allowed during lecture time. This includes, but is
not limited to: MP3 players, cell phones, laptop computers, cameras, voice
recorders, etc.

Use of textbooks solution manual is strictly prohibited.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Academic honesty is governed by Article II of the University of Idahos Student

Code of Conduct http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/fsh/2300.html. Cheating on
classroom or outside assignments, including examinations is a violation of this
code.
Incidents of academic dishonesty will be kept on file by the instructor and may be
reported to the office of the dean of students. Such instances of academic
dishonesty may warrant expulsion from the course and a failing grade. All students
should be aware that even one incident of academic dishonesty may also merit
expulsion from the University.
Read, sign, and return the Academic Honesty Agreement document before the
third class session.

MAKE-UP POLICIES:

Only students presenting medical or official university excuses to the instructor will
be allowed to take a make-up exam or quiz, or make up other missed
assignments. Whether an absence is deemed to be excusable or not is at the
discretion of the instructor.
Whenever possible, arrangements should be made with the instructor prior to the
regularly scheduled exam or assignment due date. Making these arrangements is
entirely the responsibility of the student.
Make up exams and quizzes may differ from those given at the regularly
scheduled time.

GRADING POLICY:

No sliding scale or curve will be used in determining your final grade. Your letter
grade will be assigned based on the University of Idahos scale shown below.
90% -100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
0% - 59%

DISABILITY SUPPORT:

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A
B
C
D
F

Disability Support Services Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have documented
temporary or permanent disabilities. All accommodations must be approved

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through Disability Support Services located in the Idaho Commons Building, Room
306 in order to notify your instructor(s) as soon as possible regarding
accommodation(s) needed for the course.

Phone :(208) 885-6307

Email : dss@uidaho.edu

URL
: www.access.uidaho.edu
Students should present a completed and signed Accommodation Checklist for the
current semester, from our office when requesting accommodations. If they do not,
please refer them to the Disability Support Services office (Idaho Commons, Room
306) to obtain one. If you have any questions regarding a student(s) with a
disability(s), or how to best work with a particular student in class, please contact
our office.

CIVILITY CLAUSE

University of Idaho Classroom Learning Civility Clause

In any environment in which people gather to learn, it is essential that all members
feel as free and safe as possible in their participation. To this end, it is expected
that everyone in this course will be treated with mutual respect and civility, with an
understanding that all of us (students, instructors, professors, guests, and teaching
assistants) will be respectful and civil to one another in discussion, in action, in
teaching, and in learning.
Should you feel our classroom interactions do not reflect an environment of civility
and respect, you are encouraged to meet with your instructor during office hours to
discuss your concern. Additional resources for expression of concern or
requesting support include the Dean of Students office and staff (5-6757), the UI
Counseling & Testing Centers confidential services (5-6716), or the UI Office of
Human Rights, Access, & Inclusion (5-4285).

Off-campus (EO) students:

This is not a self-paced class. You are expected to finish assignments on same
schedule as the on-campus students. You are encouraged to access class videos
over the internet after the regular class session through EO video link provided.
Assignment due dates and time are the same as for both EO and on-campus
students.
It is recommended that homework be scanned to PDF and sent electronically, if
the resulting file size is not too large and if this is a good option for the student
(time efficient). Homework submitted in this mode will be emailed back to the
student after grading. Homework should be sent by regular mail if scanning to PDF
and emailing is not a good option. Your assignment should be postmarked by the
due date.
Returned homework may not reach you prior to your taking an exam. Please
make copies of any assignments that you believe may be useful for study before
you submit them.
Phone calls or the use of EMAIL for asking questions is encouraged. You are
welcome to call at anytime.

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