Quick Facts
You can complete the Major Microelectronics and IC Design as part of the following Master's programme:
The major comprises courses worth at least 40 ECTS credits.
Microelectronics and IC Design in Degree Programmes
Content of the Major
The major provides in-depth expertise in the core areas of microelectronics and IC design, including:
- Microelectronics Fundamentals: Semiconductor physics, transistor and diode models, manufacturing processes, and basic IC design flow
- Analog design: Design, simulation and optimization of analog circuits such as amplifiers, filters and voltage regulators, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, in-depth study of complex analog design techniques and concepts
- Digital design: Methods for designing combinational and sequential logic, including memory and control structures
- Analogue layout, testing and verification: Creation of layouts taking into account parasitic effects, testability and verification methods
- Robust IC design: Electromagnetic compatibility, protection against electrostatic discharge and reliability of integrated circuits
- RF design: Development and analysis of high-frequency circuits for communication applications
This major optimally prepares you for challenges in microelectronics – ideal for career paths in research, development and industry.
Contact
For questions on the content of the Major:
deansoffice.csbme@tugraz.at
Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
For questions about admission:
study@tugraz.at
Microelectronics and IC Design Research
Research Areas
The Institute of Electronics researches the design and reliability of integrated circuits with regard to electromagnetic compatibility and various sources of interference, such as electrostatic discharge or ionising radiation. The Institute of Microwave and Photonic Engineering investigates antennas and filters for radar and RFID systems. The Institute of Technical Informatics focuses on energy-efficient wireless networks for the Internet of Things and machine learning methods for microcontrollers. The Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems deals with the design and implementation of integrated mixed-signal circuits for a wide range of measurement tasks.
Research Groups
At TU Graz, research is conducted in various research groups and projects in the field of Microelectronics and IC Design:
- The CD Laboratory for EMC-Aware Robust Electronic Systems conducts fundamental research in the field of electromagnetic compatibility, including emissions, immunity and ESD.
- The CD Laboratory for Structured Matter-Based Sensing researches structured materials and surfaces as powerful and versatile platforms for sensor and measurement applications.
- The project Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration for Electronic Components and Systems Pilot Line investigates novel methods for characterisation, quality assurance, testing and reliability, as well as test procedures for evaluating the security of microelectronic systems against physical attacks.
