[sdiy] Designing Analog ICs

[dan snazelle]

On Sep 6, 2011, at 4:08 PM, Magnus Danielson wrote:

> Dear Ian,
> 
> On 06/09/11 21:31, Ian Smith wrote:
>> 
>> Hey all,
>> 
>> 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
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Paul R. Gray & Robert G. Meyer "Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits". is awesome!!!