This paper presents a new topology of a PMOS based LVDS voltage-mode output driver. This topology is designed to meet the requirements of low power consumption and high data rates applications. The driver, which consists of a pre-driver stage and an output stage, uses a positive feedback technique at the output stage to achieve line impedance matching and power saving. The pre-driver stage is used to set the driver's swing and common mode output voltage. The pre-driver and the output stage consume only 9mW of power at 3 Gbps speed while operating from a 1.8V voltage supply. The system is designed and simulated using CMOS 180nm technology and is fully compliant with LVDS output swing and common mode voltage specifications.

Demand for microelectronics products has seen a recent explosion due to their increased adaption in high-performance data storage, networking, and Internet of Things applications. Not only such products need to provide high performance, they are often integrated in mixed signal environments that include both analog and digital circuits. This has posed a challenge to faculty who teach microelectronics design in senior undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering courses. It is becoming increasingly difficult to upgrade microelectronics curricula, so students are enabled with the proper skills to utilize design tools presently common in the industry. This study provides a mechanism to integrate five state of the art design tools in one single design project. The tools are Custom Compiler, Hewlett Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit, verilog compiler simulator, IC Validator, and Design Complier. Students, through a design project, conduct the design, layout, and simulations of an static random-access memory array. The project utilizes both the full-custom and the semi-custom flows. One full design is created and integrated where students do the design and layout of transistors in specific circuits and generate synthesized circuits automatically from a high-level description language. This study can serve as a resource for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and practicing engineers. Finally, it can help electrical engineering programs meet Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology studentsʼ outcome (k) which is an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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