[sdiy] Designing Analog ICs

[Magnus Danielson]

Dear Ian,

On 06/09/11 21:31, Ian Smith wrote:
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> Hey all,
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> Can anyone point me in the direction of info on designing analog ICs? Like the CEM chips and such. Process, CAD programs, etc.

I don't do IC design... but I can share a few pointers in the right 
directions at least. Won't give you the full picture for sure.

A good book which is relevant is

Paul R. Gray & Robert G. Meyer "Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated 
Circuits". I have Third edition, ISBN 0-471-57495-3. I beleive a fourth 
revision is out now.

Among other things it has detailed analysis of Gilbert cells and 
pre-distorsion diode theory.

As for tools, look at Electric and MAGIC:

http://www.gnu.org/s/electric/

http://vlsi.cornell.edu/magic/

It's not the professional's info that you really should need, but 
hopefully get you looking in the right corners and get some more search 
terms to find your way.

Cheers,
Magnus