Advances in Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits

Dear Colleagues:

Analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits have long been at the heart of electronic system design, enabling seamless interaction between the analog real world and digital processing. In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, AMS circuits are pivotal in diverse applications such as communication systems, consumer electronics, automotive systems, biomedical devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The ongoing demand for higher performance, miniaturization, energy efficiency, and reliability has driven significant innovations in AMS circuit design and implementation.

With the challenges of scaling CMOS technology and the emergence of new paradigms like neuromorphic computing, artificial intelligence hardware, and 5G/6G communications, the field of analog and mixed-signal design is witnessing a transformation. Designers must address issues such as reduced voltage headroom, increased variability, and power management in increasingly complex systems. As AMS circuits remain the backbone of countless technologies, it is imperative to explore novel techniques, methodologies, and applications to further push the boundaries of this critical field.

The primary aim of this Special Issue is to showcase the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in analog and mixed-signal circuit design. This collection seeks to bring together contributions from academic researchers, industry experts, and practitioners to highlight innovative solutions, share emerging ideas, and foster collaboration in this critical domain.

This topic aligns closely with the journal’s scope, emphasizing high-quality research that bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications. The Special Issue not only addresses foundational principles and design methodologies but also explores their implementation in real-world systems and applications. By featuring diverse perspectives and cutting-edge developments, this Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers and professionals in the field of electronics and circuit design.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

The Special Issue invites contributions in (but not limited to) the following thematic areas:

1. Advanced Circuit Architectures

• Low-power, high-speed analog circuit designs;
• Techniques for scaling AMS circuits in advanced CMOS and post-CMOS technologies;
• Innovations in data converters (ADCs/DACs), filters, and amplifiers.

2. Power Management and Energy Efficiency

• Low-power circuit techniques for IoT and wearable devices;
• Energy harvesting circuits and power management ICs;
• High-efficiency DC-DC converters and low-dropout regulators (LDOs).

3. High-Frequency and High-Performance Systems

• High-speed transceiver and RF front-end circuit design;
• PLLs, VCOs, and frequency synthesizers for communication systems;
• Mixed-signal circuit techniques for 5G/6G and beyond.

4. Emerging Applications and Paradigms

• Neuromorphic computing circuits and bio-inspired designs;
• Mixed-signal solutions for AI accelerators and edge computing;
• Biomedical applications and sensor interface circuits.

5. Testing, Reliability, and Design Automation

• Test and validation strategies for AMS circuits;
• Modeling, simulation, and design automation tools;
• Reliability and variability-aware design methodologies.

Dr. Balakumar Muniandi
Dr. Renny Fernandez
Guest Editors

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• Advanced Circuit Architectures
• Power Management and Energy Efficiency
• High-Frequency and High-Performance Systems
• Emerging Applications and Paradigms
• Testing, Reliability, and Design Automation