84468 - Industrial Trends in Electronics M

Learning outcomes

The course will consist of several technical seminars, given by internationally renowned experts in the field. They will address industrial challenges and trends in the design and production of electronic integrated circuits and systems.

Course contents

 

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• 31/3/2025, 10:00-13:00, classroom 3.1: Ing. Giulio Ricotti, STMicroelectronics, "How an Integrated Circuit is created and managed"

Abstract:

The presentation goes through the evolution of Smart Power technologies, from ICs integrating a few power functions for motor drive or DC/DC converters, to a huge number of HV drivers (up to 200 V) for many actual application fields. A special focus will be given to the technical management of a new product from definition to final qualification passing through all the maturity steps and gates.

 

 

• 7/4/2025, 12:00-14:00, classroom 0.6: Ing. Jacopo Iannacci, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, "Pivoting on Micro/Nanotechnologies to support the transition to 6G and Future Networks"

Abstract:

Looking to 2030, the future data- and communication-centric paradigms of 6G, Super-IoT (Internet of Things) and Tactile Internet (TI), will require leaps forth at technology and, also notably, at conceptual level. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a cornerstone both on the service and network operation plane, leveraging self-sustenance and self-evolution of the infrastructure. Within such a context, the currently-in-use design methods for Hardware-Software (HW-SW) systems are regarded as increasingly less suitable to fully meet the challenge.
This seminar will focus on low-complexity HW components, like sensors, actuators, and transducers, with reference to Micro/Nano (MEMS/NEMS) technologies.
After introducing how such technologies evolved through time and are commercially exploited today, reinforcement of the HW vs. SW separation and symmetry is proposed, overcoming the so-called HW-SW divide. The resulting frame of reference embodies solutions based on Micro/Nano technologies, regarded as pivotal in the transition to 6G/TI.

 

• 14/4/2025, 15:00-18:00, aula magna Foscolo: Ing. Gianni Borelli, Beghelli Group, "Challenges in wireless communication and IoT"
  

Abstract:

Internet of things (IoT) paradigms are based on the continuous pervasive and ubiquitous interaction of devices spread in the living environment. A cardinal element of IoT is the wireless communication between devices. The lecture reviews relevant communication techniques and standards. A few IoT application examples are included.

Topics:

• Internet of Things
• Wireless low power radio communication
• Digital spread spectrum radios
• Wireless standards for IoT
• Reliability and security challenges
• 5G and IoT
• Modern SoCs (System on Chip) for the IoT
• New IoT Alliances
• Lighting systems and IoT
  

 

• 12/5/2025, 14:30-17:00, aula 4.1: Ing. Pietro Casarola, Marposs, title to be defined

 

• 19/5/2025, 10:00-13:00, classroom 4.1: Ing. Claudio Ricci, Danisi Engineering, title to be defined

 

• 26/5/2025, 12:00-14:00, aula magna Foscolo: Ingg. Andrea Vecchiato and Cristian Garbossa, Infineon,  "Driving Change: How Power Management Integrated Circuits support Automotive Evolution"
  

Abstract:

The seminar will start with an introduction of automotive trends, focusing on electrification impact of power supplies distribution in the car. The link to microelectronic is than introduced with explanation of activities and roles involved in the definition of a semiconductor product in the context of automotive application. Finally a use case example is presented showing the development of a typical PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) power architecture starting from some basic requirements.

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

The slides of the seminar will be made available to students.

Teaching methods

Seminars in presence.

Assessment methods

The student who is ready to give the exam must send an email to the coordinator of the course Prof. Antonio Gnudi, who will reply assigning three seminar titles randomly. The student will have to choose two titles out of the three proposed, prepare for each of them a report in written form according to the template available on Virtuale, and send them to the teacher via email. If the reports will be approved, the exam will be registered as passed.  

Teaching tools

Slides of the seminars.

Office hours

See the website of Antonio Gnudi