The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at CTU invites students to an intensive summer course, Introduction to Analog Integrated Circuit Layout, which will take place from 30 June to 4 July 2026 in the Cadence computer laboratory at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU in Prague. This week-long hands-on program offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of analog integrated circuit design and gain experience with tools widely used in the semiconductor industry.
The practical sessions will be led by Prof. Poki Chen from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), a long-standing expert in analog integrated circuit design. The course will be taught in English and is intended for students interested in microelectronics, chip design, and semiconductor technologies.
From Theory to Designing Your Own Operational Amplifier
Analog integrated circuits form the foundation of virtually all modern electronic devices—from mobile phones and automobiles to industrial and healthcare technologies. As the semiconductor industry continues to grow in importance, the demand for qualified professionals in this field is increasing accordingly.
During the five-day program, participants will learn about the development of the semiconductor industry, integrated circuit manufacturing, and the principles of professional physical layout design. The practical part of the course will focus on the design of a two-stage operational amplifier (OPAMP), allowing students to work with transistors, resistors, capacitors, and advanced techniques that ensure the accuracy and reliability of analog circuits.
The curriculum will also cover topics such as common-centroid layout techniques, DRC and LVS verification, transistor structures, the design of integrated resistors and capacitors, and the use of FinFET technologies. The course is designed to help students understand not only the design procedures themselves but also the rationale behind the techniques used in professional chip design.
Strong Interest Highlights the Importance of Semiconductor Education
The analog integrated circuit design course builds on a series of specialized summer schools organized by FEE CTU this year in cooperation with Taiwanese partners as part of the Advanced Chip Design Research Center (ACDRC) initiative. The initiative supports the development of education, research, and innovation in semiconductor technologies between the Czech Republic and Taiwan.
Earlier, from 22 to 26 June 2026, FEE CTU will host the ACDRC Silicon Photonics Design and Analysis summer school, focused on the design and analysis of photonic integrated circuits. During the intensive program, participants will become familiar with modern photonic device design methods and professional software tools used in the development of integrated photonic systems.
The course will be taught by experts from Taiwanese academic institutions and industry, including Prof. San-Liang Lee and Prof. Shih-Hsiang Hsu from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Dr. Ming-Wei Lin from the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute, and Tung-Yu Su from Synopsys.
Interest in the photonics course has been exceptionally high, and all available places have already been filled. However, students interested in semiconductor technologies still have the opportunity to register for the follow-up summer school focused on analog integrated circuit design, which will take place from 30 June to 4 July.
Part of the Development of Semiconductor Education at FEE CTU
The courses build on the success of last year’s summer schools and represent one of the ways in which FEE CTU supports the development of education in microelectronics and chip design. The faculty is also actively involved in strengthening the Czech semiconductor ecosystem through the Czech Semiconductor Centre and long-term cooperation with leading Taiwanese universities and research institutions.
“Research and education in microelectronics at FEE CTU help develop the key competencies that will be essential for the future growth of both the Czech and European semiconductor industries. Connecting world-class education, research, and industry collaboration is one of the main objectives of the activities we are pursuing at the faculty, including those carried out within the Czech Semiconductor Centre,” said Prof. Jiří Jakovenko, Vice Dean of FEE CTU and a member of the Department of Microelectronics.
Practical Information
Date: 30 June – 4 July 2026
Location: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU in Prague
Language: English
Format: In-person, hands-on training in the Cadence laboratory
Fee: Free of charge
Credits for FEE CTU students: 1 ECTS credit
Interested participants can register via the registration form. Accommodation at the Masaryk Dormitory, located near the faculty, can be arranged for participants from outside Prague and for international attendees.
