PMIC Design
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) design course is designed for students/working professionals who are looking for a deep understanding in power supply block design.
Practical experience will be a key component of this course. Students will have the opportunity to work on industry-relevant projects, applying their knowledge to design and optimize advanced analog circuits using state-of-the-art Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. They will gain insights into the nuances of layout design, parasitic effects, and high-frequency considerations, crucial for achieving robust and reliable analog designs.
Furthermore, this course will foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through challenging assignments and case studies. Students will analyze and troubleshoot complex analog designs, making informed design decisions to overcome design constraints and achieve desired performance goals. They will also gain exposure to emerging trends and advancements in Analog IC Design, enabling them to stay at the forefront of this dynamic field.
Eligibility (Minimum Criteria)
- B.E/B.Tech in Electronics
- (Preferred) M.E/M.Tech/M.S in VLSI Design or related field
- Professionals (on Entry/Intern/Junior Position)
Key Features Highlight
- Focuses on the PMIC Blocks
- Work on industry standard IPs
- Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through challenging assignments and case studies
- Explores emerging trends and advancements in Analog IC Design.
- Different, Professional and application-oriented view on concept of electronics
- 24×7 Tool Support with course material.
Cource Duration
- 4-6 Months
Cource Curriculum
- Introduction to LDOs
- Architecture and functionality
- LDO Design Considerations: Load regulation and line regulation, Dropout voltage, Stability and compensation techniques,
- Noise analysis, Transient response and bandwidth considerations
- Power supply rejection ratio (PSRR)
- Efficiency and power dissipation trade-offs
- Designing for low-power and ultra-low-power applications
- Introduction to BGRs:
- Principles of voltage reference generation
- Temperature compensation techniques
- Noise reduction and stability considerations
- Designing for low-power and low-voltage applications
- BGR Performance Analysis and Optimization:
- Voltage accuracy and temperature coefficient
- Power supply rejection ratio (PSRR)
- Introduction to DC-DC Converters:
- Comparison with linear regulators
- Design Topologies
- Design Consideration: Power, Control techniques, feedback loop design, efficiency optimization, power loss minimization etc.
- Introduction to Charge Pumps
- Principles of charge pump operation
- Applications and advantages of charge pumps
- Comparison with other voltage conversion techniques
- Charge Pump Circuit Design: Basic architectures, Voltage conversion ratios, output ripple minimization, Control techniques and stability analysis
- Advanced Charge Pump Techniques: Multi-stage charge pumps, Fractional/Negative charge pumps, Charge pump topologies for special applications, Noise reduction and EMI mitigation techniques
Please note that the content and organization of the modules can be adjusted based on the course objectives, time constraints, and the level of expertise of the participants.