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ECE 718 Computer-Aided Circuit Analysis |
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This course will focus on modeling and simulation techniques for nonlinear RF communications systems. Steady-state and transient analysis of circuits with emphasis on circuit theory and computer methods will be covered so the course will appeal to mixed signal designers as well as high speed digital circuit designers. A broad spectrum of analysis techniques are considered including linear nodal, time-domain, harmonic balance, and functional anlyses, and simulation of sampled data systems. Additional topics are the use of nonlinear statistical analysis in characterizing the performance of RF digital radios, sensitivity and tolerance analysis and behavioral modeling of large circuits. 3 credit hours. |
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Prerequisite |
Basic course in analog integrated circuits and analog integrated circuit design. Permission of instructor is necessary to register for this course. Please contact the professor BEFORE registering for this course.
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| Course Objectives | To introduce students to circuit analysis topics with emphasis on their computer implementation. It is anticipated that many of the people taking this course will be involved in using or developing computer aided circuit analysis tools. A major objective of this course is to adequately prepare these people by teaching the theory behind a wide range of computer aided circuit analysis schemes.
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| Textbook | None
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| Course Requirements | HOMEWORK: Six homework sets (10%). EXAMINATIONS: Two quizzes (20% each) and a final exam (20%). COMPUTER SOFTWARE: Students must have access to MATLAB (Student Version) for the project and the homework. PROJECTS: Students are expected to work as a team (through the Internet) on one of two topics on modeling and simulation of RF communication systems. The project will be collected and graded as well as being integrated with the homework. (30%)
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| Computer and Internet Requirements | NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below. PCs must have an Intel-compatible 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 8 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses. MAC users must have a G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.3 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above . For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
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| Instructor | Dr. Michael Steer, Professor Phone: (919) 515-5191
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