This strand aims the development of electronic systems projects used in integrated radio frequency communication systems. The course will address the various steps and challenges inherent to RF projects in modern technologies, including test notions. Thus, students will have high-level qualification using cutting-edge tools, theoretical content, and practical classes.
Analog Systems Trails
Content strands of Radio Frequency Systems – RF
Modules
I - Introductory Module
Introduction to Microelectronics
- 60 HOURS
- 2 WEEKS
- Semiconductors (characteristics of conductors, insulators and semiconductors);
- Semiconductor devices: diodes and MOSFETs. Electrical characterization of devices. DC and AC modeling;
- The logic inverter and the basic amplifier (exploring a first application);
- Combinational and sequential CMOS logic (logic gates and foundations only);
- CMOS manufacturing process: Manufacturing stages of an integrated circuit; Manufacturing cost, yield;
- Implementation of devices and connections in the CMOS process (layout of resistors, capacitors, inductors, MOSFETs, diodes, tracks, Padring);
- Parasitic Effects in the CMOS Process;
- Behavioral variability due to manufacturing;
- Encapsulation;
- CAD tools;
- Technological trends.
II - Fundamental Analog Module
Design of analog systems (from specification to chip layout)
- 300 HOURS
- 10 WEEKS
- MOSFET structure;
- EDA tools for analog and RF circuits;
- Basic CMOS structures for amplifiers;
- Single stage amplifiers;
- Advanced Operational Amplifiers;
- Comparing elements;
- Noise in electronic devices;
- Variability and Monte-Carlo simulation;
- Switched capacitor circuits;
- Design of passive, active and switched filters;
- Design of voltage and current references;
- Voltage regulators;
- Oscillators;
- PLL Project;
- Fundamentals of A/D and D/A converters: quantization and sampling;
- Analog, RF and mixed signal layout: floorplanning, positioning, routing.
III - RF Module
RF systems design (from specification to chip layout)
- 180 HOURS
- 6 WEEKS
- RF corresponding networks;
- RF simulation methods;
- Passive RF components;
- Low noise amplifier design;
- Mixer;
- RF and VCO oscillators;
- PLL for RF;
- RF Power Amplifier Project;
- RF analog layout: floorplanning, positioning, routing;
- RF Layout Techniques.
IV - Management and Entrepreneurship Module
Management and Entrepreneurship
- 120 HOURS
- 4 WEEKS
- Entrepreneurship, innovation and ecosystem;
- New business in semiconductors;
- Development and Laboratory Tools;
- Knowledge Management;
- ESG and Sustainability;
- LGPD, Compliance and Ethics;
- Project Management;
- Socio-emotional skills;
- Introduction to New Businesses;
- Creation of the Value Proposition;
- Prototyping and user experience (UX);
- Market Validation;
- Value Delivery;
- Fund-Raising.
V - Assessment and Industry Fairs Module
Assessment and Industry Fairs
- 60 HOURS
- 2 WEEKS
- Practical presentation of work;
- Fairs with industry and professionals in the field.
VI - Informe o nome para o módulo caso exista
- Conteúdo 1;
- Conteúdo 2;
- Conteúdo 3;
VII - Informe o nome para o módulo caso exista
- Conteúdo 1;
- Conteúdo 2;
- Conteúdo 3;
VIII - Informe o nome para o módulo caso exista
- Conteúdo 1;
- Conteúdo 2;
- Conteúdo 3;
IX - Informe o nome para o módulo caso exista
- Conteúdo 1;
- Conteúdo 2;
- Conteúdo 3;
Target Audience
People with experience and/or a degree in the area of microelectronics or related areas.
Centers
UFRGS
UFPR
Unicamp
UFPR
Unicamp
Advantages of participating in CI Inovador
- Recognition of professional trajectory
- Qualification in a high demand segment of the market
- Contact with the most advanced technologies
- A Degree from renowned institutions
- Expansion of networking
