Specialties

The Master in Microelectronics requires passing a total of 60 ECTS credits. All students must take the subjects that make up the compulsory core of the Master (33 credits), as well as develop and defend the Master's Thesis (9 credits).

The remaining 18 credits are elective, allowing the student to shape their graduation profile through various specialization lines.

Credit Distribution

Type of Subject Description ECTS Credits
Compulsory Micro-Nano Electronic Design subjects 33
Master's Thesis Completion and public defense of the Thesis 9
Electives To be chosen from the subjects of the different offered specialization lines or External Internships 18
TOTAL: 60

Specialization Lines

The student may choose to focus their 18 elective credits (typically 3 subjects of 6 ECTS each) on one of the following lines or combine them in a generic track:

1. Design of Analog, Mixed-Signal, and RF Circuits

Aimed at training specialists in high-performance and high-frequency electrical-level mixel-signal design. Its subjects are:

  • High-performance analog design
  • Circuit design for high-speed communications
  • Data converter design
  • CMOS integrated sensors
  • Design of electromagnetic subsystems for RF and microwave systems

2. System Design

Focused on architecture, digital design, synthesis, and system-level testing. Its subjects are:

  • High-performance digital design
  • Synthesis of electronic systems
  • System-on-chip design
  • System level verification
  • Test

Generic Track

The generic track is designed for those students who wish to acquire a more cross-disciplinary profile. It allows freely selecting 18 credits from any subject offered in the previous lines.

Additionally, within this transversal option, students can choose the subject of External Academic Internships (6 ECTS), which allows for a face-to-face training stay in companies in the sector or research centers.

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