VSD Intern - Analog Bandgap Reference design using Sky130

🎓 [VSD Intern - Analog Bandgap Reference design using Sky130 PDK] 🚀

Course Headline: LIVE labs BGR Circuit design and layout using Sky130 PDK

Discover the Secrets of Stable Analog Designs with Our Expert-Led Course!

📚 Course Overview:

This comprehensive webinar delves into the intricacies of General Purpose Bandgap Reference design. Kunal Ghosh, an experienced course instructor, will guide you through the principles, implementation strategies, and practical aspects of creating a robust Bandgap Reference circuit using the Sky130 Process Design Kit (PDK). Learn how to ensure your designs maintain a constant voltage output across a wide range of temperatures, process variations, and supply voltages.

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding the Basics: Gain insights into the working principle of Bandgap reference circuits and their importance in analog and mixed signal ICs.
• Performance Parameters: Explore the key parameters that define the performance of a Bandgap Reference Integrated Circuit (IP).
• Circuit Design: Dissect the block diagram and schematic of a typical Bandgap Reference circuit, ensuring you grasp each component's role.
• Tool Setup: Learn the steps to set up the necessary tools on your system for a smooth design process.
• Pre-Layout Simulation: Understand how to simulate the Bandgap Reference IP circuit using Ngspice to verify functionality before laying out the components.
• Characteristic Plots: Generate and interpret critical plots such as Vbgp vs. Temperature, Vbgp vs. VDD, Temperature Coefficient of Vbgp, Voltage Coefficient of Vbgp, and Start-Up Time of Vbgp to characterize the circuit's performance.
• Current Consumption: Analyze the On-Off-Current of Vbgp with respect to the enable signal for power efficiency.
• Layout Design: Master the art of creating a BGR layout using Magic, ensuring your design is both functional and manufacturable.

Course Highlights:

📐 Detailed Theory and Implementation:

• Comprehensive coverage of Bandgap Reference circuits, including the CTAT (Current Tracking Amplifier Technique) and PTAT (Proportional to Absolute Temperature) elements.
• Understanding of current mirrors and op-amps in analog design.
• Index Terms—Bandgap Reference, CTAT, PTAT, Current mirror, OpAmp.

🖥️ Hands-On LIVE Lab Sessions:

• Engage in live lab sessions to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.
• Perform pre-layout and post-layout simulations to validate the circuit's design and performance.

📊 Practical Exercises:

• Execute real-time measurements and generate plots to understand the behavior of your design under different conditions.
• Layout design exercises with guidance from the instructor.

Why Join This Webinar?

• Expert Guidance: Learn from an industry professional with extensive experience in analog design.
• Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience with live lab sessions and practical exercises.
• State-of-the-Art Tools: Familiarize yourself with the latest tools and techniques used in modern IC design.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry experts in the field of analog design.

🌟 Ready to dive into the world of Analog Bandgap Reference circuits? Enroll now and secure your spot in this transformative webinar! 🌟

We look forward to guiding you through this exciting journey into the realm of analog circuit design. Join us and take your first step towards becoming an expert in Analog Bandgap Reference circuitry using Sky130 PDK! 🚀✨