What This Document Is
This document is a detailed lecture outline for the 27th lecture of Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) – ELENG 247A at the University of California, Berkeley. It provides a structured overview of the topics discussed in this specific session, encompassing both core course material and supplementary information intended for broader understanding. The outline details the flow of the lecture, including student presentations and acknowledgements of foundational resources.
Why This Document Matters
This lecture outline is an invaluable resource for students currently enrolled in ELENG 247A. It’s particularly helpful for reviewing the session’s key themes, preparing for subsequent lectures, and contextualizing the overall course material. Students who attended the lecture can use it to reinforce their notes, while those who missed the session can gain a solid understanding of the topics covered. It also serves as a useful reference point when revisiting specific concepts later in the semester.
Topics Covered
* Student presentations of term projects.
* Acknowledgements of source materials and class contributions.
* A broad overview of filters, including continuous-time and switched capacitor varieties.
* Data converter architectures, encompassing both Digital-to-Analog (D/A) and Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion.
* Specific A/D converter types, such as Nyquist rate ADCs and oversampled converters.
* Analog-digital interface circuitry as applied to various communication systems (presented as self-study material).
* Exploration of wireline and wireless communication systems.
What This Document Provides
* A clear schedule of student presentations for the lecture session.
* Recognition of the foundational work and resources that informed the course content.
* A categorized listing of the core concepts addressed during the lecture.
* An overview of the relationship between circuit courses and different frequency ranges.
* A glimpse into the application of analog-digital interfaces in real-world technologies.
* References to specific communication standards and technologies (e.g., ISDN, DSL, Bluetooth).
