Universidad de Jaén

Chapter 1. Introduction
Definitions. Technical evolution of IC. Integration Scales. Manufacturing processes of IC. Signals and variables. Measuring systems. Static/dynamic characteristics. CAD Tools.

Chapter 2. Amplification stages
Introduction. Review of BJTs and MOSFETs. Amplification stages based on BJT transistors: common emitter (with and without RE), common collector and common base. Amplification stages based on MOSFET transistors: common source, common gate and common drain. Current sources: current mirrors, cascode source and current multipliers

Chapter 3. Differential amplifier
Introduction. The BJT and MOSFET differential amplifier. DC and AC response. Differential mode gain. Common mode gain. Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). Input and output resistance in common mode. Input and output resistance in differential mode.

Chapter 4. Operational amplifiers.
Introduction. Parts of a simple operational amplifier: differential stage, amplification stage, DC power supply stage and output stage. Study of the OTA Miller amplifier. Real response of a operational amplifier. Instrumentation amplifiers. Logarithmic amplifiers.

Chapter 5. Temperature measuring

Introduction. Silicon sensors. RTDs. Thermocouples. Applications

Chapter 6. Resistive sensors

Introduction. P otentiometer transducer. Strain gauges. Light dependent resistor. Applications

Chapter 7. Capacitive sensors

Introduction. P arallel-plate capacitor. Silicon capacitive sensors. Capacitive proximity sensors. Applications

Chapter 8. Magnetic sensors

Introduction. Fundamentals of Hall Effect. Hall linear sensors. Hall switches. Applications

The methodology followed in this subject are based on four main points:
1) Lessons and seminars. It means master lectures delivered by the professor where the active participation of the students is going to be boosted.
2) Practical lessons. These lessons will be delivered in the laboratory in groups where the maximum number of student per group will not be more that 20 people. These lessons will allow to put in practice the concepts which will be describe through the theoretical lessons.
3) Presentations by the students in class. The students will expose their works about some topics which it will be proposed by the professor.
4) Tutorial sessions in group or individual. This activity will allow to give a more personal answer to the doubts that the students will have along the academic year.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The evaluation of the subject are based on four points:


1) Attendance and active participation in lectures. This point will represent the 5% of the final mark.

2) Problems resolution and/or presentations in class. his point will represent  the 25% of the final mark. The problems will have to be solved and given for its corection by the professor. The presentations will consist in a hour of speech of a proposed topic by the professor.  

3) Design and implementation of electronic circuits in practical sessions. This point will represent the 35% of the final mark.There will be practical seassons which are going to be corrected in the laboratory and other ones which will be necessary to prepare a final report.

4) Written exam.  This point will represent the 35% of the final mark.