Bandwidth Estimation and Amplifier Design Techniques

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of bandwidth estimation techniques and amplifier design. It starts with the method of open circuit time constants, explaining how to estimate the bandwidth of a given circuit, using the example of a CMOS RF integrated circuit. The course then delves into the method of short-circuit time constants, discussing how to determine the bandwidth of a network. It further explores the principles and design of wideband amplifiers, focusing on the trade-off between bandwidth, group delay, and peaking. The course also covers the concept of the shunt series amplifier, a crucial component in CMOS RF integrated circuits. Lastly, it discusses the concept of noise in circuits and how it can be reduced.