May 1, 2024
Updated June 26, 2025
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Navigating the World of CMOS Technology
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Reading list
We've selected 21 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
CMOS.
This comprehensive textbook covers the fundamentals of analog integrated circuits, including significant coverage of CMOS technology alongside bipolar and BiCMOS circuits. It's a valuable reference for both students and professionals, offering in-depth analysis and design techniques.
This authoritative textbook provides a broad and in-depth overview of CMOS VLSI design from a circuits and systems perspective. It's suitable for both introductory and advanced courses, covering the entire design field with practical chip design practices and examples.
This comprehensive book covers the practical design of both analog and digital integrated circuits in CMOS technology, including layout and simulation aspects. It is considered a valuable reference for both experienced and novice designers and includes numerous design examples.
Offers comprehensive coverage of digital CMOS circuit design, starting with fundamentals like process technology and transistor models, and progressing to advanced topics such as low-power design and design for manufacturability. It's a widely used textbook in academia and provides rigorous analysis with detailed examples and SPICE simulations.
This textbook leading resource for advanced courses on analog IC design, with extensive material on CMOS IC device modeling, processing, and layout. It covers various important analog circuits and is suitable for those looking to deepen their understanding.
Delves into the critical area of low-power design in CMOS VLSI circuits. It covers fundamental concepts and various techniques for minimizing power consumption, a crucial contemporary topic in CMOS design.
Systematically covers the fundamentals and state-of-the-art developments in the analysis and design of RF circuits and transceivers, with a focus on integrated circuits and CMOS technology. It is highly relevant for those interested in high-frequency CMOS applications.
A highly detailed and comprehensive reference work on the fundamental physics and operational characteristics of major semiconductor devices, including MOSFETs. is invaluable for gaining a deep understanding of the underlying physics of CMOS devices.
Considered a classic in the field, this book provides a solid introduction to custom VLSI design in CMOS technologies from a systems perspective. It covers technology, circuit design, layout, and system design, offering foundational knowledge.
Delves into the design of mixed-signal circuits using CMOS technology. It covers essential mixed-signal blocks and techniques, relevant for those interested in the interface between analog and digital CMOS design.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the design and analysis of electrical circuits, including basic semiconductor physics and MOSFETs, which are essential for understanding CMOS. It offers a didactic, step-by-step approach and good reference for foundational microelectronics concepts.
A widely-used and comprehensive textbook covering a broad range of electronic circuits, including significant coverage of MOSFETs, which are fundamental to CMOS. While not solely focused on CMOS, it provides essential foundational knowledge in circuit analysis and design.
Provides a practical guide to CMOS VLSI layout techniques. While potentially less focused on theoretical depth, it offers valuable insights into the physical design aspects crucial for implementing CMOS circuits.
Covers VLSI design techniques for both analog and digital circuits, with a focus on CMOS. It provides a broad overview of design methodologies applicable to CMOS technology.
Provides an analytical and practical perspective on CMOS voltage references. Voltage references are fundamental components in analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuits, making threlevant topic for deepening understanding.
Provides a strong foundation in the physics of semiconductor materials and devices, including MOSFETs. Understanding these basic principles is crucial for comprehending the behavior and limitations of CMOS circuits. It is written in a clear and understandable way.
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