ELEC ENG 3109 - Digital Microelectronics

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

Introduction to fabrication processes; Design rules (revisited); Transistor models (revisited from second year electronics); Layout issues; ASIC design flow; VLSI design methodology and leaf cell design; Performance estimation of CMOS complex gates and interconnected modules using logical effort; Interconnect types and issues, clock distribution, design margin, reliability and scaling; Static and dynamic CMOS logic families and adders design; Memories-static and dynamic RAMS, Pseudo-NMOS and dynamic PLA; Low power design and system level consideration.

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Course Details

Course Code	ELEC ENG 3109
Course	Digital Microelectronics
Coordinating Unit	School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Incompatible	ELEC ENG 4053
Assumed Knowledge	ELEC ENG 2100, ELEC ENG 2101
Assessment	Test 10%, computer labs 25% and written exam 65%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Said Al-Sarawi

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	ExplainCMOS technology fabrication and device characteristics and parasitic effects.
2	Design digital logic gates and standard cells at transistor schematic and corresponding layouts level in CMOS technology using pseudo-nMOS, pass transistor, footed and footless domino logic families.
3	Explain and evaluate the effect of the parasitic and loading on CMOS circuit operation and performance in terms of size, area and noise margin and ways to minimise delay.
4	Model the effect of interconnect upon a design and to apply strategies to mitigate problems arising from interconnect loading.
5	Explain the function of CMOS memory circuits and design basic CMOS ROM and PLA circuits.
6	Explain factors that influence circuit reliability and be able to apply reasonable design margins.
7	Explain the effect of scaling on circuit behaviour and appreciate technology trends with respect to scaling.
8	Explain system level considerations such as floor planning, power dissipation, clock skew and micro-architecture to system performance.
9	Use a set of software tools to specify, synthesise, layout and simulate microelectronic circuits.
10	Work as part of a team to design a system module.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 4, 6, 7, 8
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2, 3, 5, 8
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	9, 10
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2, 6, 8, 9
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	10

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

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Workload

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Learning Activities Summary

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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Computer Lab 1	2	Individual	Diagnostic	Weeks 1-3		2. 3. 9.
Computer Lab 2	3	Individual	Diagnostic	Weeks 4-6		2. 3. 9.
Computer Lab3	5	Individual	Diagnostic	Weeks 7-8		.2. 3. 4. 9.
Computer Lab 4	15	Group	Summative	Weeks 9-12		2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 9 .10
Test	10	Individual	Summative	Week 10		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Exam	65	Individual	Summative	Exam period	Min 40%	1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. b. 3.

This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.

Assessment Detail

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Submission

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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