Power Management ICs Course | IIT Madras | Prof. Qadeer Khan & Prof. Raveesh Magod
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 150 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, VLSI design, Power Systems and Power Electronics |
| 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 Heart of Modern Electronics: A Deep Dive into Power Management ICs
In an era defined by portable devices, IoT sensors, and high-performance computing, efficiently managing power is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) are the unsung heroes that ensure our smartphones last all day, our laptops run cool, and our electric vehicles travel farther. If you've ever wanted to understand and design these critical components, a groundbreaking opportunity awaits.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), a global leader in engineering education, offers a comprehensive 12-week course on Power Management Integrated Circuits. Designed and delivered by professors with deep-rooted industry expertise from giants like Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, this course bridges the gap between academic theory and cutting-edge industrial practice.
Meet Your Instructors: Industry Veterans Turned Academic Leaders
The course is led by two distinguished faculty members whose careers span seminal industry R&D and pioneering academic research.
Prof. Qadeer Ahmad Khan
Prof. Qadeer Khan brings over two decades of experience in analog and power management IC design. After his Ph.D. from Oregon State University, USA, focused on novel control techniques for DC-DC converters, he spent crucial years at Qualcomm, San Diego and Bangalore. There, he defined system architecture for power management modules in flagship Snapdragon chipsets. His earlier tenure at Motorola and Freescale involved designing mixed-signal circuits for processors and motor drives. An accomplished inventor and author, he holds 18 U.S. patents and has numerous IEEE publications.
Prof. Raveesh Magod
Prof. Raveesh Magod joins from Kilby Labs, Texas Instruments in Dallas, where he worked as a Member of Technical Staff on frontier technologies like nano-power regulators, high power-density converters, and GaN power stages. A recipient of the Mahboob Khan Outstanding Liaison award and a co-recipient of the A.K. Chowdhary Best Paper award, he has authored multiple IEEE publications and holds 9 patents. His research at IIT Madras pushes the boundaries of high-voltage, high-density, and heterogeneously integrated power converters.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is meticulously crafted for a diverse audience aiming to build or enhance expertise in PMIC design:
- Students: Final year UG, postgraduate, and PhD students in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- Academics: Faculty teaching or planning to teach courses in analog IC design or power management.
- Professionals: Engineers and designers working in analog IC design, VLSI, and power management seeking to update their skills with industry-relevant knowledge.
What Will You Learn? A 12-Week Journey from Fundamentals to Frontiers
The course layout is a carefully structured progression from core principles to advanced topics, ensuring a holistic understanding.
Course Layout Overview
| Week | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1-3 | Introduction to PMIC, Bandgap References, Linear Regulators (LDOs): Stability, Compensation, PSRR, advanced techniques like Digital & Hybrid LDOs. |
| Weeks 4-8 | Switching Regulators (DC-DC): Buck converter fundamentals, PWM control (Voltage-Mode & Current-Mode), compensator design (Type I-III), practical design of power stage, gate drivers, and light-load management (PFM/PSM). |
| Weeks 9-10 | Advanced Converters: Hysteretic & Constant ON/OFF-Time control, Boost & Buck-Boost converters, Switched-Capacitor DC-DC converters. |
| Weeks 11-12 | Practical Implementation & Advanced Topics: Layout guidelines, EMI, Digital Control, DVFS, Multi-phase & SIMO converters, and application-specific PMICs for LED lighting, displays, and battery charging. |
Course Objectives & Outcomes
By the end of this intensive 12-week program, you will be able to:
- Understand the architecture and necessity of power management systems in VLSI.
- Analyze and differentiate between linear (LDO) and switching regulators for any given application.
- Master feedback stability analysis and compensation techniques for voltage regulators.
- Gain the capability to design a buck converter from specifications, including power stage sizing, compensator design, and loss analysis.
- Use behavioral and circuit-level simulators to model and validate your designs.
- Explore advanced industry trends like digital control, hybrid converters, and application-specific PMICs.
Industry Recognition & Prerequisites
This course enjoys strong industry support from global leaders including Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Intel, Samsung, NXP, ST Microelectronics, Analog Devices, and more. The curriculum aligns directly with the skill sets sought by these companies.
Prerequisites: A foundational knowledge of Analog Circuits or equivalent industry experience in analog circuit design is recommended to fully benefit from the course's depth.
Essential Reading & Resources
The course draws from authoritative texts in the field, including:
- Switch-Mode Power Supplies: SPICE Simulations and Practical Designs by Christophe P. Basso
- Fundamentals of Power Electronics by Robert W. Erickson & Dragan Maksimovic
- Power Management Techniques for Integrated Circuit Design by Ke-Horng Chen
- Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits by Behzad Razavi
Why This Course is a Must for Aspiring Chip Designers
Power management is a critical and growing domain within semiconductor design. With the explosion of battery-powered devices and the increasing need for energy efficiency, expertise in PMIC design is a highly valuable and sought-after skill. Learning from professors who have shipped products in billions of devices provides an unparalleled perspective on practical challenges and innovative solutions.
Whether you are a student aiming for a career in semiconductor industries, a faculty member enriching your curriculum, or a professional aiming to pivot into a high-growth field, this course offers the knowledge, the tools, and the expert guidance to excel in the world of Power Management Integrated Circuits.
Take the next step in mastering the technology that powers our modern world.
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