ECE 226CMOS Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design
Covers narrowband and high-frequency techniques, noise, distortion, nonlinearities, low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers, receivers, and transmitters for wireless communications. Topics are presented in the context of integrated designs in CMOS, but topics are fundamental and widely applicable. (Formerly EE 226.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 172 or ECE 221 or permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Soc Sci 1 149 | K. Pedrotti | Open 6/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Pedrotti | 2.4 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 25% | 40 |
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