Integrated Systems and Circuits Design

  Austria

Villach

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Throughout the year 
Dates: Throughout the Year

Description: For about four decades, integrated circuits (IC, microchips) have now been the key technologies for electronic systems in many application areas, ranging from data processing to telecommunication and automobile electronics. In this domain, an unprecedented development has taken place from the assembly of the first planar ICs with two transistors in the year 1961 to today's integrated processor components with up to 400 million transistors. An ending of this development is not yet foreseeable and Very Deep Submicron (VDSM) fabrication technologies (with structure sizes that are smaller than 100 nm) will offer the possibility to integrate even more complex systems. These developments are not merely the prerequisite for even more reliable and costefficient system solutions, yet they will also open up a lot of new application possibilities.

Due to the new requirements and especially due to the enormous complexity of such solutions, not only new fabrication technologies have to be developed, but also new challenges regarding circuits design have to be faced. Among these challenges are modeling on different levels of abstraction, circuits design in new technologies, more broadband and low-loss circuits, intelligent solutions for power electronics as well as an increase in efficiency in circuits design. The master degree program Integrated Systems and Circuits Design provides the necessary knowledge to master these challenges.

Highlights: The curriculum offers 2 semesters of mandatory courses and allows specialization in the more analog or digitally dominated domain through elective courses in semester 3 and a thesis work which is accompanied by seminars with presentations and technical discussions, in semester 4.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: no costs

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Austria Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. The Austrian exchange service OeAD provides detailed information about scholarship opportunities for studying in Austria. For additional scholarships offered at CUAS please contact us.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

FH Kaernten - Carinthia University of Applied Sciences's Mission Statement: Since its formation, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) has developed into a unique institution in Carinthia. Through constant further development of the degree programs at CUAS and intensive cooperation with the worlds of business and science, those studying at the university can be certain of a forward-looking education with its finger on the pulse of time. CUAS lives the vision of direct practical experience. Full- and part-time lectures, as well as guest speakers from industry and business ensure an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented education. Currently, around 30 degree programs are offered in the fields of engineering, business, healthcare as well as social issues.

Year Founded: 1995