ICS Labs

Laboratory

MicroSystem Research Laboratory

Leader Chiueh, Tzi-Dar

Introduction

MicroSystem Research Laboratory (MSRL), administered by Prof. Tzi-Dar Chiueh, is situated in Room 329, EE II Building. MSRL is actively working on the algorithm, architecture, and IC implementation of baseband signal processing in communications, digital signal processing, spread spectrum communications, and digital IC design. Software tools such as MATLAB, C++, SYNOPSYS, CADENCE are frequently used in the research cycle. Ongoing researches include B5G/6G baseband processing and IC. Researches on neural network IC and applications plus autoML are also underway.

Laboratory

Electronic Circuits Lab

Leader Liu, Shen-Iuan

Introduction

Electronic Circuits Laboratory, located at room 328, Department of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, is instructed by Professor Shen-Iuan Liu. This laboratory has been divided, in terms of research fields, into three groups; A/D (Analog-to-Digital Converter), PLL/DLL (Phase-Locked-Loop and Delay-Locked-Loop), and Clock/Data Recovery. Research instruments, comprising of workstations and PCs, and simulation software, comprising Microwave Office, HSPICE, and Cadence, have been setup up to now at Electronic Circuits Laboratory, intended to provide researchers with an excellent environment, while measure instruments, such as network analyzer, RF generator, and probe station, are setup at Analog Circuits Laboratory, situated at room 327. Still other measurement instruments with better performance are to be purchased, with intend of supplying with an even better measurement environment.

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Access IC Lab

Leader Wu, An-Yeu (Andy)

Introduction

Led by Prof. An-Yeu (Andy) Wu, Access IC Design Lab is located at Room 232, EE building II, National Taiwan University. "Advanced Digital Signal Processing Research Team" and "Reliable Communication on Chip Research Team" are two research teams of Access IC Design Lab. The former team focuses on digital broadband communication systems. The main challenges are achieving high throughput rate, low power, and low bits/packets error rate. The research topics include multi-mode operations algorithm, FEC circuits design, and high throughput equalizer architecture. The latter team concentrates on reliable transmission on chip and the corresponding circuit designs because of the issues of process variation and reliability. The researches include on-chip network, fault-tolerant circuit design, and noise-tolerant circuit design. The Access IC Lab is now conducting the following research projects: -- SoC Design of Advanced Multimedia-over-IP Handheld Device for Heterogeneous Wireless Network Environments; -- Advanced wireless medical imaging microsystem; -- On-Chip Communication Circuits and Systems for Trillion-Transistor-Scale SoC Design; -- The development of noise-tolerant circuits for Trillion-Transistor Scale SoC Design; -- High-Performance DSP Engine Design for 10GBase-T Ehernet System; -- Construction of Advanced MIMO-OFDM Technology Development.

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Analog Design and System Integration Lab

Leader Lu, Liang-Hung

Introduction

Established in 2002 and directed by Dr. Liang-Hung Lu, the Analog Design and System Integration Lab is located in Room 403, BL Hall, National Taiwan University. The research interest is focused on analysis and design of RF/microwave integrated circuits, high-speed mixed-mode integrated circuits and low-power electronics.

Laboratory

Embedded Computing Lab

Leader Yang, Chia-Ling

Introduction

本實驗室由楊佳玲教授領導，專注於計算機結構與系統設計（Computer Architecture & System Design），研究範疇橫跨嵌入式系統（Embedded Systems）與高效能運算（High-Performance Computing, HPC）。 我們的研究議題涵蓋： Performance Modeling 與 Simulation Methodology Workload Characterization Emerging Memory Technology SSD-based Storage System Runtime System Domain-Specific Architecture CPU/GPU Architecture 實驗室核心使命是培育台灣產業界最迫切需求的系統專業人才。我們不僅是台灣少數能在國際旗艦級會議（如 ISCA, ASPLOS, MICRO, HPCA 等）發表研究成果的團隊之一，更持續拓展國際合作，與 Intel、IBM、TUM、KIT 等知名研究單位建立深厚的交流。同時，我們也與台灣企業積極合作，包括 旺宏、鈺創、台達電、聯發科、HP 等，共同推動前瞻性技術的落地與應用。 透過跨領域的研究、國際合作與產學鏈結，本實驗室致力於打造一個兼具創新與實務的研究環境。如果你想挑戰自己，累積紮實的系統實力，並在未來的產業中脫穎而出，我們誠摯邀請你加入！

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High-Speed Circuits Lab

Leader Lee, Tai-Cheng

Introduction

High-speed circuits Lab (EEII-333) focuses on the research of the high-speed mixed-signal and analog circuit design, including data converters, Equalizer, PLL systems and RF circuits.

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EE2-333 Lab

Leader Lin, Tsung-Hsien

Introduction

Located in EE2-333, this Lab is directed by Prof. Tsung-Hsien Lin. The main focus of this research lab is to develop circuit and system techniques and implement advanced analog/RF/mixed-signal ICs. The topics currently under pursuit are: (1) sensor readout circuits (temperature/magnetic sensor, readout IC, Delta-Sigma modulator, etc); (2) clocking circuits (PLL, DLL, XO, etc); (3) wireless communication circuits (wireless transmitter, receiver, RF building clocks).

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Dr. Jri Lee's Research Lab

Leader Lee, Jri

Introduction

Our research interests focus on the design and analysis of next generation's wireless and wirelined communication ICs, as well as circuit techniques for analog and mixed-signal applications. Projects are chosen in accordance with technology trends, and are highly correlated with the interest of industry. Current research activities include broadband data communications (OC-768), ultra-wide band (UWB) wireless transceivers, 60-GHz RF designs, high-speed high-resolution A/D and D/A converters, system and device modeling and high-speed low-power I/Os.

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Applied Microwave Technology Lab

Leader Chen, Yi-Jan

Introduction

AMTG (Applied Microwave Technology Group) in the Graduate Institute of Electronics Engineering and Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering, National Taiwan University, focuses on the research related to RF/Microwave IC and module development, advanced packaging technique, gigascale interconnect, system integration (SOP System-on-Package, MEMS-RF), Power Management, and display-related IC. In addition to academic emphasis, AMTG also looks for close collaboration with industry. We are interested in a variety of IC technology including CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, and other III-V technology. The core technology will be developed to meet the challenges of the existing and emerging wireless, wireline, biomedical, and display applications.

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Media IC and System Lab

Leader Chien, Shao-Yi

Introduction

The Media IC and System Lab is led by Prof. Shao-Yi Chien and is located at Room 421, BL Building, National Taiwan University. The research direction is system design and chip implementation of multimedia systems, from algorithm level, module hardware architecture level, system architecture level, to chip design level. Currently, the research topics of Media IC and System Lab cover graphics processing unit (GPU) chip design, image signal processor (ISP) for image sensors, intelligent video processing, and Digital TV chip set design.

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Mixed-Signal IC Lab

Leader Chen, Hsin-Shu

Introduction

The research focus on: - Low-Voltage, Low-Power, High-Resolution CMOS Data Converters (ADC/DAC) - Pipeline, Flash, SAR , Two-Step, Sigma-Delta ADC - Current-Steering Segmented , R-2R DAC - Switched-Capacitor , PWM DC-DC Converters - Mixed-Signal Space Chips for 6G Cellular Communication - PUF-based Hardware Security Chips - Phased-Locked Loop (PLL) /Delay-Locked Loop (DLL) - Low-Jitter Clock Generator

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Laboratory for Data Processing Systems

Leader Lu, Yi-Chang

Introduction

The members in Laboratory for Data Processing Systems (BL-430) are developing information technology for next generation data processing systems. This inter-disciplinary research is a fusion of statistical science, computer algorithms, and digital circuits/systems. Our expertise in digital design, by pushing the advantages of parallelism and pipelining techniques to the extreme, can make high performance data processing very energy efficient. Currently, we are particularly interested in designing data processing systems for data collected from large camera arrays and sequencing machines.

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Microwave circuits andSystem-on-Package Lab

Leader Lu, Hsin-Chia

Introduction

Microwave circuits and System-on-Package Lab (MCSOP Lab) is directed by Dr. Hsin-Chia Lu. The main research direction of MCSOP Lab focuses on the active and passive microwave circuit design and their integration from the packaging point of view. We also develop software tools required during design process. We also develop multi-port scattering measurement and calibration techniques

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THz Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab

Leader Li, Chun-Hsing

Introduction

Welcome to the THz Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab, led by Prof. Li, a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University. Our lab focuses on developing advanced RF, millimeter-wave, and THz integrated circuits and systems. We aim to tackle various challenges in these areas by conducting cutting-edge research. Our research topics include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. RF, mm-wave, and THz integrated circuit designs. 2. High-efficiency and broadband THz antennas, low-loss and broadband THz packaging techniques, and low-loss THz transmission lines. 3. High-performance THz phased-array transceivers. 4. THz imaging radars and THz high-speed wireless communication systems. 5. 5G/B5G/6G wireless communication systems. 6. Millimeter-wave and THz phase-locked loops. 7. Low-noise amplifier, power amplifier, up-conversion/down-conversion mixer, VCO, frequency divider, frequency multiplier, phase shifter, SPST/SPDT switch, transistor EM modeling, etc. 8. Broadband transimpedance amplifier (TIA). 9. Multi-band and high-efficiency RF energy harvesting systems and high-power wireless power transmission systems. Our team is dedicated to advancing the field of integrated circuits and systems by creating innovative solutions that meet the demands of today’s society. We strive to conduct research that has a real-world impact and are committed to training the next generation of engineers and researchers. I appreciate your interest in our lab, and we look forward to collaborating with you.