This course introduces students to the design of integrated transceivers for wireless communications. By the end, attendees will have a solid understanding of key system performance parameters, alternative signal processing architectures, and the design of essential building blocks, including low-noise amplifiers, up/down converters, power amplifiers, phase-locked loops, phase detectors, voltage-controlled oscillators, and frequency synthesizers.
As a practical example, the course will guide students through the design of a complete transceiver, starting from the specifications of telecommunications standards. Through hands-on experience with computer-aided design in the Laboratory, students will explore the implementation of fundamental building blocks in advanced CMOS nodes, preparing them for the design of fully integrated transceivers.
- Enseignant: ANDREA MAZZANTI