Analog IC Design at the University of Twente

Abstract

Analog designers in the IC Design group of the University of Twente do not have the illusion of being able to change CMOS technology; we have to "live with it" and solve the problems by design. New circuit design techniques that we have used for solving problematic analog behavior include Thermal Noise Cancelling, Low Frequency noise reduction in MOSFET's, Distortion Cancelling using Poly-Phase Technique, Pulse Width Modulation Cable Equalizer, and Optical Detectors in Standard CMOS. These methodologies benefit from modern CMOS technology and may be helpful for future system integration.