Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Sourabh Khandelwal sourabh.khandelwal@mq.edu.au Ray Eaton ray.eaton@mq.edu.au Tutor Sudipta Chakraborty sudipta.chakraborty@mq.edu.au
Credit points	Credit points 10
Prerequisites	Prerequisites Admission to MEngElecEng and 30cp at 3000 level or above
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description From modern telecommunications to tablet computing and from mobile handsets to the cloud, the limits of integrated circuit technology are being pushed to the limits of what is possible in terms of speed, size, and power. Beyond the IC itself, packaging concerns, both electrical and thermal, provide additional constraints in the design of the modern high performance integrated circuit. This unit will be taught from the research of both resident and visiting staff as well as from the latest research around the world.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

ULO1: Develop an understanding of different semiconductor technologies
ULO2: Develop proficiency in using standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools for IC design
ULO3: Perform integrated circuit (IC) design in a commercially used semiconductor technology
ULO4: Develop an understanding of the technical concept required for implementing various high frequency on-chip active and passive circuits
ULO5: Demonstrate self-learning, time-management, technical report writing, project management (individually and as a group)

General Assessment Information

In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more overall to obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD.

The submission of lab reports and assignments will be done via iLearn. For any late submissions please see the Late Assessment Submission polict below.

If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.

Final project presentation will be in Week 13 during laboratory hours.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

From 1 July 2022, Students enrolled in Session based units with written assessments will have the following university standard late penalty applied. Please see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/assessments for more information.

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7^th day (including weekends). After the 7^th day, a grade of '0' will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.

For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted

In this unit, late submissions will accepted as follows:

Assignment - YES, Standard late penaly applies
Lab Report - YES, Standard late penalty applies
Lab Participation - NO, unless Special Consideration is granted
Design Presentation - NO, unless Special Consideration is granted
Final Examination - NO, unless Special Consideration is granted

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Hurdle	Due
Final examination	50%	No	Exam period
Lab report	15%	No	Week 4, Week 8, Week 13
Assignment	15%	No	Week 3, Week 6
Lab participation	5%	No	Weekly lab
Design Presentation	15%	No	Week 13

Final examination

Assessment Type ¹: Examination
Indicative Time on Task ²: 49 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 50%

Final examination held in the formal exam period.