This ten-day intensive workshop builds professional analog IC design skills by guiding you through the complete design of a Bandgap Voltage Reference (BGR). Using a generic CMOS/Bipolar PDK, you’ll master the principles of CTAT/PTAT voltage generation, design a self-biased current mirror, implement a start-up circuit, and combine them to produce a stable 1.2V reference. You will characterize line regulation, load regulation, and temperature drift, run PVT corners, and produce benchmarked, publication-ready plots. Graduate with a validated BGR design methodology and a portfolio demonstrating core analog design competence.
Bandgap Voltage Reference (BGR) Design and Characterization is a hands-on workshop for mastering one of the most critical analog circuits. Built on industry-standard principles, you will work through the complete design flow: from architecture selection and component sizing to full-circuit simulation and verification. The curriculum emphasizes a deep understanding of BGR fundamentals, robust design techniques, and credible verification methods that meet international standards for research and product development.
You will begin at the component level with CTAT and PTAT voltage generation circuits, understanding the physics of bipolar transistors and the design of precision resistors. You will then construct and analyze a self-biased current mirror, tackling issues of supply independence and implementing a reliable start-up circuit. Each module includes practical calculations, pre-verified netlist templates, and measurement scripts to ensure you focus on design intuition rather than tool debugging.
The program culminates in the integration of a complete BGR circuit. You will simulate and analyze the final output for temperature stability (tempco), line regulation (PSRR), and load regulation. Guided by detailed specifications, you will run deterministic PVT corners (Process, Voltage, Temperature) to sign-off on the design’s robustness. Graduates leave with a coherent portfolio: annotated schematics, simulation results, and a comprehensive engineering report that demonstrates readiness for analog and mixed-signal design roles.
Kunal Ghosh, the visionary co-founder of VLSI System Design (VSD) Corp. Pvt. Ltd., stands at the forefront of online open-source EDA and hardware design education, particularly in the realm of RISC-V.
With a portfolio of 50 top-tier VLSI online courses, Kunal has enriched the learning journey of over 90,000 students across 153 countries. His expertise extends beyond training; he’s actively involved in pioneering open-source projects and design collaborations with esteemed institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad.
His current focus is on crafting high-quality open-source Analog/Digital IPs, a groundbreaking endeavor in open-source hardware design. Kunal’s rich industry experience includes roles at Qualcomm and Cadence, specializing in SoC design. He holds a master’s degree from IIT Bombay, where he specialized in VLSI & Nano-electronics, with a focus on sub-100nm Electron Beam Lithography Optimization techniques.
Dr. Santunu Sarangi is a seasoned analog/mixed-signal VLSI engineer with over a decade of industry experience, specializing in analog IP design, verification, and layout for advanced CMOS processes. He has successfully led development of voltage references, PLLs, ADCs and other precision analog blocks in production environments. With deep expertise in hands-on design flows and open-source PDKs, Santunu brings a strong blend of practical insight and teaching ability to guide participants through real-world analog IP development.
Yes. The entire workshop runs on a cloud hosted platform, so you can log in whenever it suits you, watch the day's lectures, complete the SPICE labs, and log out. Round the clock mentor support is available via WhatsApp, staffed by experts in multiple time zones throughout the ten day program.
Absolutely. Many analog and mixed-signal engineers use this workshop to deepen their understanding of BGR design trade-offs, master robust start-up circuit techniques, and adopt a methodical PVT verification methodology. The content is foundational yet deep, covering architecture choices, component sizing, and advanced stability analysis. You'll leave with a reinforced skill set directly applicable to precision analog circuits.
Yes---if you have a solid grasp of the pre-requisite basic electronics. We assume knowledge of transistors and basic circuit analysis. With that foundation, our step-by-step guides, template netlists, and dedicated mentor support will help you complete every exercise, from the CTAT core to the final characterized BGR.
Workshop videos, notes, and netlist templates remain available for the full ten day window. Because this is an industry oriented, time boxed sprint, all graded lab submissions must be completed within those ten days to qualify for certification.
No. All simulations run on a pre-configured virtual environment that you'll access on day one using a lightweight VDI client. After the workshop, we provide all netlists and scripts so you can run the simulations on your personal system if desired.
Industry recognition comes from focusing on a fundamental, universally used analog block. You will learn a complete design and verification flow for Bandgap Reference, a critical component in nearly every analog and mixed-signal IC. The skills in bias generation, temperature compensation, and PVT analysis are directly transferable to industry roles. The final certificate and portfolio project serve as tangible evidence of your capabilities to recruiters and hiring managers.
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