Electronic Circuit Design II

Semester: Spring
Year offered: 2026
Link: https://catcourses.ucmerced.edu/courses/37637

Welcome to Electronics Circuit Design II, a continuation of your journey into the fascinating world of electronic circuit design. This course is designed to elevate your understanding and skills in analyzing and designing advanced analog integrated circuits, utilizing both MOS and bipolar technologies. You will explore the intricacies of device operation and compact modeling, which are crucial for circuit simulations that support your design efforts. Emphasizing quantitative evaluations of performance, you will learn to conduct hand calculations and effectively utilize circuit simulations.

Throughout the course, you will gain insights into noise and distortion analysis, understanding their impacts on circuit performance and learning how to mitigate these issues. You will also analyze and design feedback circuits that enhance stability and overall performance. A significant focus will be placed on creating archetypal analog blocks for networking and communications, particularly in components such as broadband gain stages and transimpedance amplifiers. Additionally, you will relate electromagnetic interference (EMI) concepts to modern electronics, ensuring you are well-versed in this critical aspect of design. The course will also introduce you to switching circuits and the challenges associated with higher power electronics.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with advanced analytical and design skills that are essential for tackling real-world engineering challenges. We look forward to an engaging and productive semester as we delve into the complexities of electronics circuit design together!