The "Digitally Enhanced RF and Analog IC" Group – DERFAIC There are several terms related to the idea of improving the operation of analog circuits by using digital algorithms and controls, readily available in nowadays technologies. For example, one of the most popular term is "Digitally assisted analog circuits". However, one can argue that such a term implies the correction/compensation of nonidealities effecting analog circuits and not, for example, the idea of re-configurability and multiple modes of operation. In this context, by using the term "enhanced" we suggest the use of digital techniques and circuitry to expand the basic functionality of analog circuits, in particular towards programmability and re–configurability. The DERFAIC group is an initiative carried by staff members of the Bases of Electronics Department and postgraduate students attending the Integrated Circuits & Systems Master course organized by the same department. Its goal is to stimulate and support teaching and research in IC design within the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology. DERFAIC is an open, in–formal group – all staff members and students interested in IC design are warmly invited to participate.
- Circuit and Signal Theory and Applications
- Design of Analog and Mixed–Signal Integrated Circuits and Applications
- Reconfigurable RF and Analog Integrated Circuits
- Optimization of analog baseband circuits (multicriteria optimization of the transfer function of analog filters; optimization of programmable and reconfigurable filters and amplifiers, etc.)
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Marius Neag
Mail: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology
Basis of Electronics Department
26-28 G. Baritiu St, Rooms B2/362/357 Cluj-Napoca Romania Tel: +40 264 401470 Fax: +40 264 591689 Email: Marius.Neag@bel.utcluj.ro