A Second-Order ΣΔ ADC Using Sputtered IGZO TFTs (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering)

This books discusses the design, electrical simulation and layout of a 2nd-order ∑∆ analog-to-digital converter (ADC), using oxide thin-film transistors (TFTs) technology. The authors provide a unified view of materials science and electronics engineering, in order to guide readers from both fields through key topics. To accomplish this goal, background regarding materials, device physics, characterization techniques, circuit design and layout is given together with a detailed discussion of experimental data. The final simulation results clearly demonstrate the potential of the proposed circuit-level techniques, which enables the implementation of robust and energy efficient ADCs based on oxide TFTs, for moderate resolutions and conversion-rates.

João Goes graduated from IST, Lisbon, in ECE, in 1992. He obtained the M.Sc. & the Ph.D. degrees in ECE, respectively, in 1996 & 2000, from the Tech. Unive. of Lisbon & the ‘Agregado’ degree ('Habilitation' degree) in 2012 from the UNL.

He has been with the DEE of the FCT of UNL, since April 1998 where he is currently an Asso. Pro. &, since July 2012, he has been heading the Dept. From 1998 he has been a Senior Researcher at the CTS at UNINOVA & responsible for the Micro & Nanoelectronics research Unit. In Nov. 2012 he became the Director of CTS.