18-620 Design, Integration, and Tapeout of IoT Systems
12 units, Carnegie Mellon University
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the design concepts and methodologies involved in developing integrated circuits for Internet of Things (IoT) systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in designing and integrating essential blocks such as sensor front-ends, data converters, machine learning circuits, and wireless transmitters. Key concepts include an introduction to IoT system architectures, principles of sensor interfacing, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), machine learning in IoT, RF front-end design considerations, an CMOS technology and design rules, overview of the tapeout process, and design exercises using industry-standard design tools. By bringing together individual blocks into a cohesive system, students will gain the skills and knowledge required to design, simulate, and tapeout a complete IoT system-on-chip by the end of this course. The course emphasizes a practical, project-based approach to ensure students are well-prepared for real-world challenges in IoT integrated circuit design. This course is crosslisted with 18420. ECE graduate students will be prioritized for 18620, and ECE undergraduate students will be prioritized for 18420. Although students in 18420 will share lectures with students in 18620, students in 18620 will undertake more complex projects.
Prerequisites: 18-220 (min C)
Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025
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