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River College Electronics Technology |
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ET205 -CMOS Mask Design
I - (ET96A old)
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Prerequisite:Electronics Technology 302 with a grade of "C" or better. |
| Units: 3 |
| Hours: 54 hours Lecture, 18 hours Lab |
| Transfer: Not transferrable to UC or CSU |
| Certificate: CMOS |
| Description: This course introduces the foundations of the design and functionality of complementary, metal-oxide, semiconductor (CMOS) integrated-circuit (IC) computer chips. It reviews the history and evolution of computer chips, how they are manufactured, function, and applied. Additional topics include a detailed study on reading, interpreting, and creating logic diagrams, transistor level schematics, cross sectional views, and layouts associated with CMOS IC's as well as the application of design rules, area estimation, pin and bus placements, and efficient circuit layouts. This course prepares students for entry-level mask design and technician positions in the computer industry. |