MSc thesis project proposal
[2024] Projects with Prof. Makinwa
Master thesis projects on the following topics are available:
- Zoom ADCs for Audio Applications (TUD)
 - On-Chip Frequency References (Infineon)
 - High-Linearity Instrumentation Amplifiers (ADI, Munich)
 - Stress-Insensitive Precision Voltage References (ADI, Munich)
 - High-Resolution Wide-Bandwidth Sigma-Delta ADCs (NXP)
 - Energy-Efficient Temperature Sensors (ADI/TUD)
 - Intrinsically Accurate Temperature Sensors (ADI/TUD)
 
Assignment
In 12 months, you will learn how to
- Design CMOS analog and mixed-signal systems
 - Perform circuit simulations with Spectre
 - Layout your design and then re-simulate the extracted layout
 - Tape-out your design and measure the resulting chip
 - How to present your work effectively (and maybe publish a paper)
 
In most cases, a stipend will be provided.
All projects are 60ECTS (extra project + thesis project).
Unless specifically indicated, all projects can be done in Delft.
For further information, please contact Prof. Makinwa
Requirements
Good grades in the following courses are a must,
- Measurement & Instrumentation
 - Analog Fundamentals
 - Analog CMOS Design I & II
 - Nyquist-Rate Data Converters
 - Oversampled Data Converters
 
Together with a strong intrinsic motivation!
Contact
prof.dr. Kofi Makinwa
Electronic Instrumentation Group
Department of Microelectronics
Last modified: 2024-02-09