Boris Murmann

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Professor Murmann's research is concerned with mixed-signal integrated circuit design, including system and device level modeling. A recurring theme in most projects is the attempt to capitalize on the immense digital signal processing capabilities of modern integrated circuit technologies. The vision of his group is to create a new class of digitally assisted data converters and sensor front-ends that are based on minimalistic, low complexity analog blocks that leverage digital processing for performance enhancement. His work spans various applications from communication systems to bio-medical instrumentation and sensing, and incorporates technologies including fine-line CMOS, MEMS, and organic thin-film devices.

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IEEE CICC (Custom Integrated Circuits Conference) 2008 Best Invited Paper Award; IEEE ISSCC (International-Solid-State Circuits Conference) 2008 Outstanding Special-Topic Evening Award; Meritorious Paper Award, 2005 Government Microcircuit & Critical Technology Conference; Robert N. Noyce Faculty Scholar (Stanford University); Sony Faculty Scholar (Stanford University); 2009 Agilent Early Career Professor Award; 2012 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

Rethinking Analog Design (RAD)

RAD is an industry supported research initiative in the area of integrated circuit design. The effort focuses on the development of a new generation of interface and RF electronics that exploit holistic circuit and system co-design. We aim to address the following industry needs:

Conceptual, technology independent advancement of interface/RF circuits to enable order-of-magnitude improvements in performance and/or power dissipation.

Development of robust interface circuits that are suitable for integration in nanometer technologies with low supply voltage and increased component variability.

Co-development of design tools and methodologies that will help shorten the design cycle while improving portability, documentation and the potential for re-use.