VSD Intern - DAC IP design using Sky130 PDKs - Part 3

🎓 Course Title: VSD Intern - DAC IP Design using Sky130 PDKs - Part 3: 10-bit DAC Full Layout Design using Magic and Sky130 PDKs

🚀 Course Headline: Master the Art of Analog Layout with Sky130 PDK for a 10-bit Potentiometric DAC in this Expert-Led Webinar!

Your Journey into Advanced DAC Design Starts Here!

Dive into the fascinating world of analog circuit design with our comprehensive course designed for VSD Interns. This third installment, led by expert instructor Kunal Ghosh, will take you through the intricacies of designing a 10-bit potentiometric Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) from the ground up using Magic and Sky130 Process Design Kits (PDKs).

Course Description:

🔍 Understanding DAC Fundamentals:

• Explore the essential role of Digital to Analog Converters in bridging the gap between digital and analog domains.
• Learn about the two predominant DAC methods: Weighed resistors and R-2R ladder networks.
• Discover various applications of DACs, including audio amplifiers, video encoders, display electronics, data acquisition systems, and more.

🛠️ DAC IP Design Basics and Tool Installation:

• Get hands-on with the tool installations necessary for your design process.
• Familiarize yourself with DAC circuit topology to ensure you're on the right path.

📐 DAC IP Layout Basics:

• Delve into the fundamentals of CMOS cross-sectional views and metal layers.
• Understand the theory behind resistor and capacitor layouts in Magic.
• Gain practical experience with live demonstrations on resistor and capacitor layouts.

🧪 Inverter and Switch Layout LIVE Labs:

• Start laying out an inverter and witness its evolution step by step.
• Complete the switch layout from scratch, ensuring you grasp the essentials of DAC design.

🚀 Designing a 10-bit DAC Layout and Post-Layout Analysis:

• Embark on the journey to design a complete 10-bit DAC starting with a basic 2-bit structure and building up incrementally.
• Evaluate the output response of your designed DAC to ensure it meets specifications.
• Learn about DNL (Differential Nonlinearity) and INL (Integral Nonlinearity) theory and perform calculations to refine your design.

What You Will Learn:

• Introduction to DAC fundamentals and IP specifications.
• Installation and setup of the necessary tools for DAC design.
• Understanding DAC circuit topology and its significance in the design process.
• Basics of analog layout design with a focus on CMOS processes.
• Practical hands-on experience with Magic tool, including resistor and capacitor layouts.
• In-depth LIVE lab sessions for inverter and switch layouts.
• Full layout design of a 10-bit potentiometric DAC, culminating in generating GDS for analysis.
• Post-layout analysis techniques to evaluate DNL and INL to fine-tune your design.

Join Us on This Analog Layout Adventure!

This webinar is a natural continuation from "VSD Intern - DAC IP Design using Sky130 PDKs - Part 2" by Harshitha Basavaraju, ensuring you build upon your existing knowledge. Whether you're an aspiring engineer or a professional looking to sharpen your skills, this course will equip you with the practical expertise to design and layout complex DACs for real-world applications using cutting-edge PDKs.

Sign up now to reserve your spot in this enlightening webinar and take a step closer to mastering advanced analog design! 🎓✨