Introduction to Analog Integrated Circuit Layout - Summer Intensive Course
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30 June – 4 July 2026
- Czech Technical University in Prague
(1-week on-site summer school focused on analog integrated circuit layout)
The practical exercises are led by Prof. Dr. Poki Chen (NTUST) and they will take place in the Cadence computer laboratory at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague.
Integrated circuits (ICs) are essential components in almost all modern commercial products worldwide, making semiconductors a top strategic industry for many nations. As a result, engineers in this field consistently earn significantly higher wages than average.
Students pursuing a career in analog IC engineering must master two fundamental courses: Analog IC Design and Analog IC Layout. This intensive course is designed to familiarize students with the evolution of the IC industry while equipping them with essential knowledge and practical skills in analog IC layout. It serves as a continuation of the course offered last summer.
To enhance learning, students will work on the layout of an exemplified two-stage operational amplifier (OPAMP), incorporating a resistor and a capacitor for negative feedback. This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding of analog IC layout, preparing them for future studies and successful careers in the rapidly advancing Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Teaching format: 2 blocks of practical exercises
Date: 30. 6. 2025 - 4. 7. 2025
Credit evaluation (for FEE students): 1 credit
Place: FEE CTU in Prague
Language of course: English
The course is free of charge.
This workshop is organised in the frame of The Advanced Chip Design Research Center (ACDRC), which aims to foster innovation and collaboration in semiconductor research and education between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. ACDRC is established under the Taiwan-Czech Democratic Partners Supply Chain Resilience and Capacity Building Cooperation Plan for 2022-2026. The center is dedicated to cultivating integrated circuit design talent across various fields and fostering the development of the semiconductor industry ecosystem in the Czech Republic.
You can find recordings of ACDRC workshops on our Youtube channel.
This project is a collaborative effort between Taiwanese and Czech organizations, specifically NIAR and CyberSecurityHubcz, which serves as the main execution unit, complemented by a consortium that includes the Czech Technical University, Masaryk University and Brno University of Technology.
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