This course starts with a single transistor, with introductions on transistor fabrication and electrical characteristics. Then, a single-stage analog amplifier will be analyzed, design and analyses of a two-stage amplifier will be also discussed. After we know the analog integrated circuit (IC) design basics, we will learn the basic components of power management ICs: low-dropout regulators, inductor-based and switched-capacitor DC-DC converters. Last but not least, wireless power transfer circuits and systems will be briefly introduced.

CILO-1: Apply the essential knowledge in power management integrated circuits design. CILO-2: Design and simulate the power management ICs using EDA tools with the CMOS process. CILO-3: Present the design project results in both orally and in IEEE-style reports.