The aim of this unit is the discussion of several topics related to the PhD programme and to organise working groups according to individual research interests.

Is aimed to acquire critical analysis competences and the synthesis of new and complex ideas. It aims also the development of forms of oral and written forms of communication in the context of scientific themes.

To develop the PhD thesis plan

To propose expert names to integrate the Commission for Thesis Follow-up

Public discussion of the Thesis Plan in the Winter School

Mestrado em Matemática e Aplicações

• Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Biomédica (Integrated Master in Biomedical Engineering)

Main Bibliography:

• B. Girod, R. Rabenstein, and A. Stenger, Signals and Systems, John Wiley, 2001.

Syllabus:

• Signal and Systems
• Linear, time invariant systems
• The Laplace transform
• Z transform
• Periodic signals and the Fourier series (DFT)
• Discrete-time Fourier transform
• The continuous-time Fourier Transform

1. Bipolar junction diodes. Rectifier and limiting circuits; 2. bipolar junction transistors (BJT). Transistor amplifier circuits. Differential pairs. Current sources. Multi-stage amplifiers; 3. Field effect transistors (MOSFET and JFET). CMOS Amplifier circuits; 4. basic logic circuits in CMOS technology; 5. the ideal operational amplifier. Circuit analysis with operational amplifiers. Non-ideal characteristics of operational amplifiers.