VSD Intern - DAC IP Design using Sky130 PDKs - Part 2

🎉 Master VSD Intern - DAC IP Design using Sky130 PDKs - Part 2 🎓

Course Headline:

10-bit DAC Full Circuit Design using Xschem and Sky130 PDKs

Course Description:

Embark on a deep dive into the intricacies of Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) design with our comprehensive online course. This advanced webinar is a direct continuation from "VSD Intern - DAC IP Design using Sky130 PDKs - Part 1" by Skandha Deepsita, and it's time to expand your knowledge and skills even further.

In a world where analog signals reign supreme, understanding the conversion between these signals and digital data is crucial for any electronic engineer. This course will guide you through the design of a 10-bit potentiometric DAC from the ground up using state-of-the-art tools like Xschem and the Sky130 Process Design Kit (PDK).

Your target in this hands-on journey is to create a 10-bit DAC that outputs an analog voltage of 3.3V, operates with a 1.8V digital voltage supply, and integrates a single off-chip external voltage reference. This course will empower you with the practical skills needed to tackle real-world design challenges.

What You'll Learn:

🔍 Tools Demo – Hands-on:

• Schematic Capture Tools: Master the fundamentals of schematic capture for your DAC design.
• Spice Deck: Learn to set up and understand the components of a Spice deck.
• Interpretation of Spice netlist: Gain insights into how to interpret and use a Spice netlist in your designs.
• Spice Simulation: Understand the process of simulating your design with Spice for verification and optimization.

🔧 DAC Circuit Design:

• Sub-modules Required for a basic DAC: Identify and integrate essential sub-modules into your DAC design.
• Selection of W/L for transistors: Learn how to choose the right dimensions for the transistors in your design to optimize performance.
• Selection of Cap Values: Determine the appropriate capacitor values for your circuit's stability and accuracy.
• Selection of Resistor Values: Understand the process of selecting resistor values that will influence the precision and resolution of your DAC.
• Hierarchical Design of n-bit DAC: Explore the hierarchical approach to designing a scalable n-bit DAC.

🔄 Design Simulations – Hands-on:

• Simulation of all circuits: Test and refine your DAC design through comprehensive simulation.
• Parameters evaluation: Analyze the performance parameters of your design to ensure it meets the required specifications.

All the best and happy learning! Join us on this enlightening journey to master DAC design with Xschem and Sky130 PDKs, and take your skills to the next level. 🌟