Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

This course provides advanced study in the areas of electronics design and microelectronics technology, including VLSI technology, device fabrication technology, opto-electronic semiconductor devices, micro-electromechanical systems, and device design and modelling.

Course outline

This master program will address a wide range of issues from VLSI system design, to realisation of integrated circuits, to semiconductor materials and device physics issues that directly affect device and system performance.  The course will cover design techniques for both analogue and digital circuits, methods in the process of designing integrated ciruits, device layout and device physics and technology.

This duration of the Master of Engineering in Microelectronics is 2 years (96 points).  The course includes preparatory units, core units, electives and an individual research project.

The preparatory units will be determined by the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering on the basis of the candidate's background and experience.  For candidates with advanced standing in the field of microelectronics, credit for up to 48 points may be granted to allow direct entry into the advance program.

Core units:

• ELEC8320 Advanced Digital VLSI Design
• ELEC8323 Analogue Integrated Circuit Design
• ELEC8329 VLSI Technology and Reliability
• ELEC8330 Dissertation MEME Part 1
• ELEC8331 Dissertation MEME Part 2
• ELEC8332 Dissertation MEME Part 3

Options (up to 12 points):

• ELEC8321Advanced Microelectronics Topics 1
• ELEC8322 Advanced Microelectronics Topics 2
• ELEC8324 Compound Semiconductor Devices
• ELEC8325 Design for Testability
• ELEC8326 Micro-electromechanical Systems
• ELEC8327 Opto-electronic Devices
• ELEC8328 System-on-a-Chip Design
• units from appropriate programmes in the Master of Engineering or Level 7 or Level 8 units offered by other faculties

Students must also study other units to the value of 48 points as approved by the Faculty.

Admission requirements

The Bachelor of Engineering degree of this University or equivalent recognised by the Faculty.

Domestic students
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