Digital and Analog Design and Practical Projects for Circuit Design Beginners

Digital/Analog circuit design basics and practical applications shared by a current Samsung Electronics employee! Get everything from a circuit design glossary and tips on choosing a specific sub-role to strategies for job interviews!

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Verilog HDL
Verilog HDL
FPGA
FPGA
amp
amp
circuit
circuit
Verilog HDL
Verilog HDL
FPGA
FPGA
amp
amp
circuit
circuit

Reviews from Early Learners

4.9

5.0

성규

49% enrolled

I have only completed about 40% of the course so far, but I am leaving a review. First of all, since my school focused more on BJT than MOS in Electronic Circuits class, it was really great to be able to cover Amps using MOS. Also, I believe this course contains essential information for new hires, juniors, seniors, or job seekers—including perspectives from industry professionals, tips for interviews and self-introductions, and even advice for those wishing to pursue graduate school later on. Of course, given the nature of the content, even if it's considered "basic" in Coach Sam's curriculum, it's not an easy course. Even though each section is about an hour long, if you truly try to digest, analyze, and re-watch the lectures on your own, you could easily spend an entire day on it. (This might just be my study habit of relentlessly digging into parts I don't understand... haha). However, if you ask Coach Sam a question, he provides very fast and detailed explanations, so there are no obstacles to studying. That’s why, as I mentioned before, I think this is an excellent lecture for 3rd and 4th-year students, new employees, those heading to graduate school (especially at other universities), and even those changing their majors or career paths!!! Honestly, I found out about this while job hunting after graduation... and I can't help but feel regretful... If only I had known about this in my 3rd or 4th year, I could have gained both the motivation to study and a clear career path... ㅠㅠ That’s how much you can gain from this course the more deeply and patiently you study!!! Therefore, I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0

MJ

9% enrolled

I am currently preparing for employment after graduating with a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering. During my graduate studies, I focused on circuit design and built my career as a design engineer. As I begin my job search in earnest, I have set a goal to expand my research experience into a practical, industry-oriented perspective. In addition to this course, I plan to take other related lectures to build solid circuit design capabilities that can be immediately applied in the field. Thank you for the great lecture.

5.0

이정민

32% enrolled

After taking Logic Circuits and Electronic Circuits 2, I found myself wondering, "What does it really mean to be good at circuit design?" and "Did I miss anything while studying?" That is why I took this course. It was an excellent lecture for reviewing and preparing before taking Analog Integrated Circuits and Digital Integrated Circuits. I had many concerns about the field of circuit design during the break, but the information provided at the end of the lecture—regarding the differences in pursuing a graduate degree and consulting for applying to other universities—was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend this lecture to 3rd and 4th-year students majoring in Electronic Engineering!!

What you will gain after the course

  • Choosing a job role through practical experience in analog circuit design and digital circuit design

  • Understanding the full flow of analog / digital circuit design

  • Summarizing core theories used in analog/digital circuits and conducting simulations using tools.

  • Design the given OPAMP and RCA/CLA circuits based on the learned theories and practices to draw your own conclusions.

🔥After switching from Process Technology to Circuit Development, final acceptance at Samsung Electronics DX Division!

Final Acceptance at Samsung Electronics DX Division

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering major at a mid-tier university in Seoul, GPA 3.98/4.5, switched to circuit design after feeling skeptical about the three-shift rotation and repetitive tasks while preparing for process technology.


  • While taking the lectures, I carried out practice-oriented projects such as LTspice analog amplifier design, Verilog CLA design, and power analysis.


  • As a result, finally accepted for the Circuit Development position at Samsung Electronics DX Division, VD Business Unit.

(Detailed Review → Click!)

What is the greatest advantage of a circuit design role?


  • Circuit design is essential in almost every industry, from semiconductors to automobiles, medical devices, and defense.

  • Unlike facilities and processes, it is possible to apply to various companies such as large corporations, startups, and fabless firms.

  • In this era of frequent open recruitment, it is the job category with the widest door of opportunity.

EVENT 1. Take the Level Test

EVENT 2. 30% Discount for Existing Students

Circuit design, the flower of electronic engineering! Are you still just testing the waters? 🤔

Experience it for yourself and then decide! 😊

Analog & digital circuit design jobs...
Honestly, I really want to try it, but I'm hesitant because it's an R&D role😢


I am an engineer designing semiconductor circuits at Samsung Electronics.
In addition to filing A-grade patents, I work with global tech giants such as APPLE, GOOGLE, and META.

However, even for me, the biggest concern during my college years was
'Should I choose a circuit design role? vs. Should I choose a process role with relatively more job openings?'
I had an aspiration and ambition for R&D roles, but on the other hand, I had fears regarding employment and the difficulty of the job.

And now, I can say this with confidence.
Through 5 years of working in circuit design,
mentoring 300 people, and producing over 1,000 students, I have come to realize:

"If you consider the long-term vision, circuit design is the right choice,
and anyone can do it if they plan their job preparation strategy well!"


Regardless of which university you attend, whether your GPA is low, or whether you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree,
those among my mentees who did not give up
eventually passed for circuit design roles and still keep in touch with me today.

"Now, I hope that protagonist becomes you!"😊
"Tôi hy vọng giờ đây nhân vật chính đó sẽ là các bạn!"😊

We reviewed the road-map from major basics to advanced levels and selected the optimal difficulty for beginners.

🪜 Sam Coach's Circuit Design Lecture Roadmap

(Click the image below)

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Sam Coach's Circuit Design Lecture Roadmap

University Major Subjects,
Check Practical Application!

All circuit design roles,
Samsung Electronics JD analysis!

Graduate School & Employment
Concerns Resolved!

Check the key points of how major subjects learned in university
are applied in the field!

  • I took
    major courses related to circuit design in school, but...
    how are they actually applied in the field?

  • Circuit Theory / Electronic Circuits / Analog
    Integrated Circuit Design / Digital Logic /
    VLSI Design / SoC Design / Signals and Systems / DSP / Microprocessors / Computer Architecture / RF Circuit Design—All Analyzed!

University Major → Summary of Practical Application Points

Samsung Electronics DS Division Job Description & Analysis of All Positions

Analysis of JDs for all circuit design roles
beyond analog & digital design!

  • Samsung Electronics Job Description (JD) Analysis
    - Memory Business Division


    - S.LSI Business Division
    - Foundry Business Division

  • PCB HW Design / Semiconductor Analog Circuit Design / Digital Circuit Design (FPGA, ASIC) / Firmware (F/W) Design / Kernel Driver Development

Bachelor's or Master's... Resolving graduate school choices
& employment concerns!

  • Bachelor's vs. Master's,
    presentation of pros/cons and selection criteria,
    sharing know-how on contacting
    graduate schools at other universities

  • A comprehensive summary of circuit design job interview methods,
    solving past exam questions,
    and how to answer them.

  • The most secure job search strategy guide for
    Analog/Digital circuit design

Complete guide to choosing a graduate school & resolving all employment concerns

Perform practical projects with Analog & Digital circuits, which appear in 99% of Samsung Electronics job interview questions!

Using TSMC 180nm Library

  1. Proceed with analog circuit design using the process library of TSMC, the world's No. 1 foundry
    → Real Transistor model


  2. In-depth explanation of Model Parameters and
    presentation of circuit design application methods

Using TSMC 180nm Library

Single-stage Amp Review & Simulation

Single-stage Amp Review & Simulation

  1. Common-source Amp
    / Common-gate Amp
    / Source-follower review & intuitive interpretation application

  2. Perform DC sweep / AC sweep / Transient / Noise / DC operating point simulations

Active-load Amp Design & Simulation


  1. The amplifier used without exception in the industry,
    Active-load Amp Design

  2. Analysis of amplifier specifications and
    simulation of Gain / Bandwidth / Phase Margin / CMRR
    / PSRR / Slew Rate / Power Dissipation
    proceeding

Active-load Amp Design & Simulation

Improving the Stability of a Two-stage OPAMP

Stability improvement of Two-stage OPAMP


  1. Two-stage OPAMP design
    for High-gain / High-output swing

  2. Applying Miller compensation and simulation
    to improve AMP stability

Verilog Basics and Simulation Tool Practice


  1. From modules to FSM,
    a summary of basic Verilog syntax

  2. How to use the industry-standard tool Quartus and simulation practice
    → RTL coding / Test-bench creation
    / Synthesis / STA (Static Timing Analysis) / Power Analysis / Post-layout
    simulation, etc.

Verilog Basics and Simulation Tool Practice

Digital Timing Analysis and Violation Improvement

Digital Timing Analysis and Violation Improvement


  1. Analysis of the causes behind Setup/Hold time violations and
    various timing issues

  2. 5 ways to resolve timing issues and
    applying improvements & checking results

Dynamic Power Analysis and Low-Power Design


  1. Static / Dynamic leakage and
    cause analysis

  2. 4 methods for low-power design and
    applying low-power circuit design by implementing Clock-gating
    & verifying results

Dynamic Power Analysis and Low-Power Design

16-bit RCA, CLA Design Project

16bit RCA, CLA Design Project


  1. 16bit RCA design and Test-bench creation

  2. 16-bit CLA design and test-bench creation

  3. PPA comparison and result summary of RCA and CLA

💻Practice Environment

  • PC: Windows 64-bit operating system

  • TOOLS USED
    → Analog Circuit Design: LTspice + TSMC 180nm process PDK (Free version)


    → Digital Circuit Design: Quartus Prime Lite (Free Version)

  • Minimum required storage space: 30GB or more

(Verilog HDL, FPGA, amp, circuit, computer architecture, etc. are covered.)

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1st Early Bird Discount EVENT !

1st Early Bird EVENT: 300,000 KRW → 90,000 KRW

2nd Early Bird EVENT: 300,000 KRW → 120,000 KRW

3rd Early Bird EVENT: 300,000 KRW → 150,000 KRW

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This is a lecture where I communicate with students through the Naver Cafe!

  1. Please join the open KakaoTalk chat room for announcements! (Entry code: 0459)
    https://open.kakao.com/o/gm1KFaCg

  2. Please join the Naver Cafe to receive student materials!


    https://cafe.naver.com/samcoach

  3. We provide assignment feedback and career counseling through live classes held every weekend!


    ➡ Schedule and live class details are announced every week via the Naver Cafe (Replay provided!)

  4. We provide various information and EVENTS for employment!
    ➡ Cafe Intermediate level upgrade + continuous updates + accessible even after completion.

Sam Coach community for circuit design job seekers and access to EVENT participation is ON!

We invite you to Samcoach's Naver Cafe for circuit design job seekers!

https://cafe.naver.com/samcoach
To upgrade your cafe membership level, please apply for the lecture, join the cafe, and then fill out the form below!
https://forms.gle/b3yVcZL4zqSX823z7

For students,

  • Intermediate Student Resource Access

  • Intermediate Student Assignment Submission Feedback

We are preparing various benefits such as these.


Also,

  • Review / Friend Referral EVENT

  • Live Broadcast Feedback EVENT

  • Guerrilla Consulting EVENT

We will communicate with our students through various events and support them until they successfully land a job.


Sam Coach Naver Cafe

Continuous updates planned!


We plan to update content that requires supplementation while continuously communicating with our students.

(Since updates will be posted simultaneously on the Naver Cafe or Samcoach YouTube channel,
you can still access the updated content even after your 12-month enrollment period has ended.)

Nice to meet you, I'm Sam Coach, your circuit design mentor! 🙌

Circuit Design Mentor Sam Coach

  • Current) Samsung Electronics DS Division / CHIP Circuit Design

    • Analog IP / Digital Scenario Design

    • Class A patent application

  • Technical support and engineering response for global foreign companies

  • Former) Startup Hardware Accelerator / MCU Firmware Design

  • Former) Major home appliance company / All-in-one water purifier production technology

  • Former) Mid-sized medical device company / PCB HW, CIS, DDI ASIC design




🧭 Mentor Activities

  • Author of the Circuit Design part of 'The Semiconductor Job Bible: Insights from Current Professionals by Role'

  • ‘Korea Semiconductor Industry Association SEMI-MOOC’ Circuit Design Core Theory and Simulation Instructor

  • ‘No. 1 STEM Employment Site LetUin & Career Community Comento’ Circuit Design Job Mentor

  • Conducted circuit design job boot camps and special lectures at more than 10 universities, including Yonsei University, Hanyang University, and Konkuk University.

  • Over 200 sessions of resume / self-introduction letter / interview consulting for circuit design positions

  • ‘K-Digital Basic Competency Training’ Instructor (Stop difficult circuit formulas; Semiconductor circuit (chip) design through visual learning)

  • Operating the YouTube channel 'Coach Sam, the Pathfinder for Circuit Design Jobs'

I'll see you in the lecture! 🖐🏻

The fact that you are reading this right now means you are more than qualified to take on the challenge of a circuit design role. My role is to help passionate individuals like you ensure that your efforts lead to a successful job offer.
This lecture will provide those of you challenging yourselves in circuit design with the gift of a "distinctive design experience."

Of course, it would be great if we could connect and you could follow the roadmap to carry out a circuit design project with me, but I recommend you first try what you can do on your own through the free lecture (click). Then, if you find it necessary, please sign up for the course.

I look forward to seeing you in the lecture. Thank you 😊

Recommended for
these people

Who is this course right for?

  • 3rd and 4th-year university students who want to develop circuit design capabilities and are exploring career paths in circuit design.

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering students who have taken circuit design courses such as Circuit Theory, Electronic Circuits, and Digital Logic Circuits, but have not experienced specific simulations or practical work.

  • A university student who is contemplating which role between digital and analog circuit design would be a better fit.

  • A job seeker who wants to summarize the core theories of circuit design and understand which concepts are applied in the field and how.

Need to know before starting?

  • Circuit-related major courses for 2nd and 3rd-year university students

  • (Required) Digital-related subjects among the core circuit design major courses for 2nd and 3rd-year students - Digital Logic Circuits, C Language, Signals and Systems, etc.

  • (Required) Analog-related subjects among the core major courses for 2nd and 3rd-year circuit design - Circuit Theory, Electronic Circuits, etc.

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Experience & Background

Current) Major Semiconductor Company (Chip Circuit Design, 4th Year)

  • Analog IP / Digital Scenario Design

  • Class A Patent Application

  • Technical support for global foreign company engineers

Former) Startup Incubator (MCU Firmware Design)

Former) Major Corporation Home Appliance Company (All-in-one Water Purifier Production Technology)

Former) Mid-sized medical device company (CIS, DDI ASIC design)

Yes, Former) Startup Incubating Company (MCU Firmware Design) Former) Large Enterprise Home Appliance Company (All-in-one Water Purifier Production Technology) Former) Mid-sized Medical Device Company (CIS, DDI ASIC Design)

Yes, Former) Startup Incubating Company (MCU Firmware Design) Former) Large Enterprise Home Appliance Company (All-in-one Water Purifier Production Technology) Former) Mid-sized Medical Device Company (CIS, DDI ASIC Design)

You can definitely take on the challenge of getting a job or changing careers in CHIP design.

Get one step closer to landing a job or switching careers in CHIP design with me!

"Are you dreaming of a career in semiconductor analog/digital circuit design?

I will help you from the basics through the eyes of a current employee at S Electronics, a major corporation!

Get closer to landing a job or switching careers in CHIP design! "Are you dreaming of a career in semiconductor analog/digital circuit design? I will help you from the basics through the eyes of a current employee at S Electronics, a major corporation!"

Nice to meet you! I am Coach Sam, currently designing system semiconductors at S Electronics :)

"Do you dream of becoming a circuit designer? I will help you from the basics through the eyes of a current employee at S Electronics, a major corporation!" Nice to meet you! I am Sam-coach, currently designing system semiconductors at S Electronics. :)

I have gone through many trials and errors while taking on the challenge of circuit design, starting from a startup.

I gained experience in PCB design, F/W design, FPGA design, and CHIP design through trial and error.

However, there was one thing I found disappointing.

I've faced many trials and errors while taking on these challenges. I gained experience in PCB design, F/W design, FPGA design, and CHIP design in a somewhat haphazard way. However, I always felt that something was missing.

'Why are there so few opportunities for systematic hands-on practice and information about employment in the field of circuit design?'

I experienced chip design in a haphazard, trial-and-error way. However, I felt one lingering regret: "Why are there so few structured hands-on opportunities and job-related information in the field of circuit design?"

While there was plenty of content for fields like semiconductor processing and programming, circuit design felt like a "hidden world" because information was so scarce.

Those of you preparing for a career in circuit design who are reading this have likely felt the same frustration I did. That's why I interviewed professionals in the field, asked my professors, and took IDEC courses.

Those of you preparing for a career in circuit design who are reading this have likely felt the same sense of frustration that I did.

So, you might try interviewing current professionals in the field, asking your professors for advice, or taking IDEC courses.

However, in most cases, you still find yourself feeling like you almost get it, but not quite.

SO! I went ahead and created a structured course myself that leads directly to employment!

I have experienced everything from [Analog Circuits -> Digital Systems -> MCU Firmware -> Driver Design -> Software], and

Through 'Top-down / Bottom-up' skills, I have become able to perfectly explain products and circuits.

And through my practical circuit courses on Inflearn, I will share everything from my own intuitive methods for interpreting 'analog/digital circuits' to the ways I evaluate trade-offs.

And on Inflearn, as we work with practical circuits, I plan to share everything from my own intuitive methods for interpreting 'analog/digital circuits' to the ways of evaluating trade-offs.

Let's build a solid foundation together, develop practical skills, and create your very own chip design story!

Let's build a solid foundation together, develop practical skills, and create your own unique chip design story!

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  • 17tft1162님의 프로필 이미지
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    It was great to be able to learn the basics of analog and digital circuits.

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      I have only completed about 40% of the course so far, but I am leaving a review. First of all, since my school focused more on BJT than MOS in Electronic Circuits class, it was really great to be able to cover Amps using MOS. Also, I believe this course contains essential information for new hires, juniors, seniors, or job seekers—including perspectives from industry professionals, tips for interviews and self-introductions, and even advice for those wishing to pursue graduate school later on. Of course, given the nature of the content, even if it's considered "basic" in Coach Sam's curriculum, it's not an easy course. Even though each section is about an hour long, if you truly try to digest, analyze, and re-watch the lectures on your own, you could easily spend an entire day on it. (This might just be my study habit of relentlessly digging into parts I don't understand... haha). However, if you ask Coach Sam a question, he provides very fast and detailed explanations, so there are no obstacles to studying. That’s why, as I mentioned before, I think this is an excellent lecture for 3rd and 4th-year students, new employees, those heading to graduate school (especially at other universities), and even those changing their majors or career paths!!! Honestly, I found out about this while job hunting after graduation... and I can't help but feel regretful... If only I had known about this in my 3rd or 4th year, I could have gained both the motivation to study and a clear career path... ㅠㅠ That’s how much you can gain from this course the more deeply and patiently you study!!! Therefore, I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!

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        After taking Logic Circuits and Electronic Circuits 2, I found myself wondering, "What does it really mean to be good at circuit design?" and "Did I miss anything while studying?" That is why I took this course. It was an excellent lecture for reviewing and preparing before taking Analog Integrated Circuits and Digital Integrated Circuits. I had many concerns about the field of circuit design during the break, but the information provided at the end of the lecture—regarding the differences in pursuing a graduate degree and consulting for applying to other universities—was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend this lecture to 3rd and 4th-year students majoring in Electronic Engineering!!

        • dughksdnd7184님의 프로필 이미지
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          Being able to experience both analog and digital circuit design was extremely helpful in determining my career direction. Rather than just theoretical learning, I was able to gain practical skills by directly designing and simulating OPAMP and RCA/CLA circuits using TOOLS. I was able to understand by comparing the design flows of both fields, and the core theories of each field were systematically organized, making it great for getting the overall picture as a circuit design beginner. I recommend this to anyone who is considering which direction to pursue between analog and digital, or who wants to experience circuit design in general.

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            I am currently preparing for employment after graduating with a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering. During my graduate studies, I focused on circuit design and built my career as a design engineer. As I begin my job search in earnest, I have set a goal to expand my research experience into a practical, industry-oriented perspective. In addition to this course, I plan to take other related lectures to build solid circuit design capabilities that can be immediately applied in the field. Thank you for the great lecture.

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