What This Document Is
This is a homework assignment for ELENG 140, Linear Integrated Circuits, at the University of California, Berkeley. It’s designed to reinforce your understanding of fundamental transistor characteristics and circuit analysis techniques covered in the course. This assignment focuses on applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems involving MOSFETs and circuit simulation. It’s a graded exercise intended to assess your ability to analyze and predict the behavior of basic integrated circuit building blocks.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is crucial for students enrolled in ELENG 140 who are looking to solidify their grasp of core concepts. It’s particularly helpful when you’re transitioning from theoretical learning to practical application. Working through these problems will build confidence in your ability to tackle more complex circuit designs later in the course and in your future engineering endeavors. Successfully completing this assignment demonstrates a foundational understanding necessary for advanced work in analog circuit design.
Topics Covered
* MOSFET Characteristics (NMOS specifically)
* Transistor Parameter Extraction
* Small-Signal Analysis of MOSFETs
* Circuit Simulation using HSPICE
* Graphical Analysis of Transistor Behavior
* Relationship between device parameters and circuit performance
What This Document Provides
* Problem statements requiring analysis of transistor behavior under varying conditions.
* Graphical data for parameter estimation and circuit analysis.
* Instructions for utilizing industry-standard circuit simulation software (HSPICE).
* A practical exercise in interpreting simulation results.
* Opportunities to apply learned concepts to real-world circuit scenarios.
