IISc Course: ICs, MOSFETs, OP-Amps Applications | Prof. Hardik Pandya
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 313 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 18 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Building Blocks of Modern Electronics: A Deep Dive into ICs, MOSFETs, and OP-Amps
In the heart of every smartphone, medical device, and communication system lies a symphony of microscopic components. Integrated Circuits (ICs), Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs), and Operational Amplifiers (OP-Amps) form the fundamental triad of modern analog and mixed-signal electronics. Understanding their design, fabrication, and application is not just academic—it's the key to innovating the next generation of technology. For undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students seeking to move beyond theory and into the realm of practical, design-oriented electronics, a new opportunity has emerged.
Course Overview: Bridging Theory and Practical Design
This intensive 12-week course, titled "Integrated Circuits, MOSFETs, OP-Amps and their Applications," is meticulously structured to transform your understanding of core electronic components. Moving from foundational concepts to advanced design principles, the curriculum is crafted for hands-on learning and real-world application.
Meet Your Instructor: Prof. Hardik Jeetendra Pandya
Learning from a visionary leader at the forefront of research adds immense value. This course is led by Prof. Hardik Jeetendra Pandya, an Associate Professor at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
Prof. Pandya is not just an academic; he is a pioneer translating lab research into life-saving technologies. Heading three laboratories in the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, his work focuses on groundbreaking biomedical devices for cancer diagnosis, diabetes screening, and neuroprotective therapies. His accolades speak volumes:
- Recipient of the prestigious Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship (2023).
- Awarded the Early Career Research Award (2017) and the ISSS Young Scientist Award (2020).
- Holds multiple granted patents and has published extensively in top-tier journals like Nature Microsystems and Nanoengineering and IEEE TBME.
- His research on portable cancer diagnosis tools has been featured in Science Translational Medicine.
With a lab that has produced alumni at Intel, NVIDIA, Texas Instruments, and leading global academia, Prof. Pandya brings a unique blend of deep theoretical knowledge and cutting-edge practical insight directly to this course.
Detailed Course Layout: A 12-Week Journey
The course is systematically divided to ensure a comprehensive learning experience:
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | IC Technology & Fabrication: Introduction to IC tech and detailed fabrication processes. |
| Week 3-4 | OP-Amps Fundamentals: Understanding OP-Amps, CMRR, offset voltages, and currents. |
| Week 5-6 | MOSFETs & Circuit Dynamics: MOSFET fabrication, applications, frequency response, and feedback techniques. |
| Week 7-8 | Core Applications: Design of Comparators, Instrumentation Amplifiers, Filters, and Oscillators. |
| Week 9 | Advanced MOSFET Circuits: In-depth study of MOSFET Current Mirrors. |
| Week 10-11 | Signal Conversion & Noise: Understanding noise, and designing ADC & DAC circuits using OP-Amps. |
| Week 12 | Practical Skills: Learning to interpret and use OP-Amp datasheets for troubleshooting and design. |
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideally suited for:
- Engineering Students (B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/M.E./M.Sc.) in Electronics, Electrical, or Communications disciplines.
- Faculty members from engineering colleges looking to enhance their curriculum.
- Participants with a background in Physics or Science who have completed at least one year of their degree and have a strong interest in analog circuit design.
Essential Learning Resources
The course draws from the most authoritative texts in the field, ensuring your learning is aligned with global standards. Key references include:
- Gray, Hurst, Lewis & Meyer: Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits
- Behzad Razavi: Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits
- Phillip E. Allen & Douglas R. Holberg: CMOS Analog Circuit Design
- Carusone, Johns & Martin: Analog Integrated Circuit Design
- Horowitz and Hill: The Art of Electronics
Why This Course is Essential for Your Future
In a world driven by semiconductors and precision analog systems, this course offers more than knowledge—it offers a competitive edge. You will gain:
- Design-Oriented Skills: Move from analysis to actually designing amplifiers, filters, and converters.
- Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Understand fabrication limits, noise considerations, and how to read datasheets—skills directly applicable in R&D roles.
- Foundation for Advanced Research: The principles taught are the bedrock of emerging fields like biomedical devices, IoT sensors, and communication systems, areas where Prof. Pandya's lab is actively innovating.
Whether you aim for a career in core semiconductor companies like Intel or Samsung, wish to pursue higher research at institutions like IMEC or Delft University, or plan to innovate in the MedTech startup ecosystem, this course provides the foundational toolkit. Enroll today and start building the circuits that will build the future.
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