MSc Microelectronics Systems Design

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University of Southampton, Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, School of Electronics and Computer Science

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• Objectives
  This is a cutting-edge MSc programme which produces highly regarded graduates who are sought after by commercial enterprises and universities worldwide. The field of microelectronic systems design embodies many of the key skills relating to IC design and electronic systems engineering. This MSc programme offers a wide choice of modules based on digital integrated circuit design and analogue integrated circuit design. It examines aspects of system integration and aspects of discrete device properties. The second semester includes a group project on VLSI design and optional modules on nanotechnology, microsystems technology and radio frequency transceiver design.
• Entry requirements
  Upper second class honours degree or higher or equivalent in an appropriate subject discipline (for example, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science)
• Academic title
  MSc Microelectronics Systems Design
• Course description
  The syllabus is updated every year but this list will give you a rough guide to modules offered at present.
  
  Semester 1
  
  -Integrated Circuit Design (Compulsory)
  -Digital System Design (Compulsory)
  -Nanoelectronics (Compulsory)
  -Digital IC Design (Compulsory)
  -Research Methods (Compulsory)
  
  Semester 2
  
  -VLSI Design Project (Compulsory)
  -Integrated RF Transceiver Design (Optional)
  -Nanotechnology (MSc) (Optional)
  -Analogue and Mixed Signal CMOS design (Optional)
  -Digital Systems Synthesis (Optional)
  -Microsystems Technology (MST): From Lab on Chip to Mobile Phone Applications (Optional)
  
  Semester 3/Summer
  
  -MSc Project (Compulsory)

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