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Introduction to analog VLSI design. Basic MOS design physics. Single-stage amplifier, differential amplifier, transconductance amplifier, and current mirrors. Elements of physical design: CMOS layers, layout of basic structures, CMOS gates, and designing CMOS circuits. Design flows, clocking schemes, power distribution, I/O and packaging issues, verification and testing. VHDL language and synthesis. A term project including a final report and presentation is required |