Merge branch 'main' into dev

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_it_1

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-7.276e-05,-4.4427e-05,0.000161037) m -> [25,68,60]
 % stop-coordinates: (-7.196e-05,-4.11275e-05,0.000161037) m -> [27,75,60]
 % t/s	current
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.57024492566e-13	-2.36289130623e-11
 7.13804949251e-13	-2.68896710454e-11
 1.07058540594e-12	-1.46053872122e-12
-1.42736586262e-12	9.69331004352e-11
-1.78414631931e-12	3.43515688117e-10
-2.14092677599e-12	8.23605628142e-10
-2.49770723268e-12	1.57702484405e-09
-2.85448768937e-12	2.49009812769e-09
-3.21126814605e-12	3.15044235144e-09
-3.56804860274e-12	2.73826339381e-09
-3.92482905942e-12	7.52182066632e-11

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_it_2

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-1.274e-05,-4.4427e-05,0.000161037) m -> [156,68,60]
 % stop-coordinates: (-1.194e-05,-4.11275e-05,0.000161037) m -> [158,75,60]
 % t/s	current
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.57024492566e-13	7.98288369544e-14
 7.13804949251e-13	1.08618094987e-12
 1.07058540594e-12	7.5270844245e-13
-1.42736586262e-12	-8.20086782771e-13
-1.78414631931e-12	-4.42067172798e-12
-2.14092677599e-12	-1.20884665125e-11
-2.49770723268e-12	-2.50343131641e-11
-2.85448768937e-12	-4.1945030782e-11
-3.21126814605e-12	-5.60602224364e-11
-3.56804860274e-12	-5.17331143202e-11
-3.92482905942e-12	-5.58773426834e-12

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_it_3

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-4.6935e-05,-5.22e-05,0.00015527) m -> [81,46,39]
 % stop-coordinates: (-4.6935e-05,-3.33525e-05,0.00015624) m -> [81,96,42]
 % t/s	current
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.57024492566e-13	9.1240591471e-12
 7.13804949251e-13	2.19632749487e-11
 1.07058540594e-12	2.29866386342e-11
-1.42736586262e-12	-7.1528963308e-12
-1.78414631931e-12	-1.15567604098e-10
-2.14092677599e-12	-3.73915814977e-10
-2.49770723268e-12	-8.60476079279e-10
-2.85448768937e-12	-1.5994725544e-09
-3.21126814605e-12	-2.45495979101e-09
-3.56804860274e-12	-2.99610269927e-09
-3.92482905942e-12	-2.40779218785e-09

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_it_4

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain current integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-3.82975e-05,-5.22e-05,0.00015527) m -> [101,46,39]
 % stop-coordinates: (-3.82975e-05,-3.33525e-05,0.00015624) m -> [101,96,42]
 % t/s	current
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.57024492566e-13	-2.66369527347e-13
 7.13804949251e-13	5.72306633508e-13
 1.07058540594e-12	2.0503809425e-13
-1.42736586262e-12	-5.71874416311e-13
-1.78414631931e-12	-2.21018971354e-12
-2.14092677599e-12	-5.73595121053e-12
-2.49770723268e-12	-1.13060498463e-11
-2.85448768937e-12	-1.78233244136e-11
-3.21126814605e-12	-2.12624553381e-11
-3.56804860274e-12	-1.42608416395e-11
-3.92482905942e-12	1.31045660434e-11

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_ut_1

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-7.246e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.00015727) m -> [26,72,46]
 % stop-coordinates: (-7.246e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.00016498) m -> [26,72,74]
 % t/s	voltage
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.56780456686e-13	-1.08553834324e-09
 7.13560913371e-13	-1.07722674877e-09
 1.07034137006e-12	5.61411677563e-10
-1.42712182674e-12	6.39254287005e-09
-1.78390228343e-12	2.00185794053e-08
-2.14068274011e-12	4.52563277964e-08
-2.4974631968e-12	8.29345458975e-08
-2.85424365349e-12	1.25303394327e-07
-3.21102411017e-12	1.49470912092e-07
-3.56780456686e-12	1.13413920033e-07
-3.92458502354e-12	-3.9448140754e-08

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_ut_2

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-1.244e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.00015727) m -> [157,72,46]
 % stop-coordinates: (-1.244e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.00016498) m -> [157,72,74]
 % t/s	voltage
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.56780456686e-13	-3.56798952498e-12
 7.13560913371e-13	-5.45528151732e-11
 1.07034137006e-12	-3.61752977834e-11
-1.42712182674e-12	3.89006691442e-11
-1.78390228343e-12	2.16148981092e-10
-2.14068274011e-12	5.95244138701e-10
-2.4974631968e-12	1.23926499965e-09
-2.85424365349e-12	2.08458642015e-09
-3.21102411017e-12	2.79395974412e-09
-3.56780456686e-12	2.59388116541e-09
-3.92458502354e-12	3.19669108025e-10

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_ut_3

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-4.4935e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.000155995) m -> [87,72,41]
 % stop-coordinates: (-4.8335e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.000155995) m -> [77,72,41]
 % t/s	voltage
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.56780456686e-13	-4.17605613284e-10
 7.13560913371e-13	-1.08776993663e-09
 1.07034137006e-12	-1.17565671781e-09
-1.42712182674e-12	2.23312448394e-10
-1.78390228343e-12	5.40015371309e-09
-2.14068274011e-12	1.79046149018e-08
-2.4974631968e-12	4.16881946741e-08
-2.85424365349e-12	7.81819733398e-08
-3.21102411017e-12	1.2109349079e-07
-3.56780456686e-12	1.49648993641e-07
-3.92458502354e-12	1.23891370052e-07

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/output/run_core_50ghz_mpa_data/sub-1/port_ut_4

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Fri May 16 11:07:48 2025
+% time-domain voltage integration by openEMS v0.0.35-108-gc651cce @Sat Jun 21 22:34:37 2025
 % start-coordinates: (-3.993e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.000155995) m -> [97,72,41]
 % stop-coordinates: (-3.6065e-05,-4.26269e-05,0.000155995) m -> [107,72,41]
 % t/s	voltage
@@ -6,11 +6,3 @@
 3.56780456686e-13	3.15549134131e-11
 7.13560913371e-13	-3.44705401376e-11
 1.07034137006e-12	-1.32001081073e-11
-1.42712182674e-12	1.12302746312e-11
-1.78390228343e-12	5.60911208973e-11
-2.14068274011e-12	1.6139112876e-10
-2.4974631968e-12	3.56886471764e-10
-2.85424365349e-12	5.98027360271e-10
-3.21102411017e-12	7.67107540683e-10
-3.56780456686e-12	6.24953193362e-10
-3.92458502354e-12	-2.08011365944e-10

modules/module_2_50GHz_MPA/part_4_layout_EMsims/core_1/openems/run_core_50ghz_mpa.py

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ from openEMS.physical_constants import *
 
 # preview model/mesh only?
 # postprocess existing data without re-running simulation?
-preview_only = False   
+preview_only = True   
 postprocess_only = False
 
 # ===================== input files and path settings =======================

slides/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# ⚠️ Disclaimer – Slides Folder
+
+The content in this folder contains **slides from the in-person Analog Academy course** held at IHP.
+
+> These slides are provided **for reference only** and are intended to **complement** the hands-on tutorials found in the `modules/` directory.
+
+---
+
+## 📌 Important Notes
+
+- The slides **do not include** all explanations or discussions presented during the live sessions.
+- They may contain **incomplete context**, since many concepts were explained orally during the course.
+- Users are **strongly advised** to follow the markdown-based tutorials in the `modules/` folder for a full understanding of the material.
+
+---
+
+### ✅ Best Practice
+
+Use these slides as:
+- A visual aid
+- A supplement to the markdown tutorials
+- A high-level overview of topics covered
+
+Do **not** rely on them as a standalone learning resource.

user_guide.md

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# 📘 Analog Academy – User Guide
+
+Welcome to the **IHP Analog Certificate Course**, part of the publicly funded FMD-QNC project (16ME083) by the **Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)**.  
+More info: [FMD-QNC Project Website](https://www.elektronikforschung.de/projekte/fmd-qnc)
+
+---
+
+## 🧭 How to Use This Course
+
+This course provides a hands-on introduction to analog, RF, and mixed-signal IC design using **open-source tools** and the **IHP Open PDK (SG13G2 130nm technology)**.
+
+> ⚠️ **Note:** This is *not* a beginner's IC design course. A basic understanding of electronics and microelectronics is required.
+
+---
+
+## 📂 Navigating the Repository
+
+- **Go to the `modules/` folder**  
+  Each subfolder contains multiple markdown files under each part explaining the full tutorial for that module in detail.
+
+- **Use the `slides/` folder for reference only**  
+  These are PowerPoint slides from the in-person course at IHP.  
+  They’re *not* intended to be followed alone for self-study, as some content was delivered live and may lack context.
+
+---
+
+## 🧱 Course Modules
+
+| Module | Topic                             |
+|--------|-----------------------------------|
+| 0      | Foundations (tools + gm/Id flow)  |
+| 1      | Bandgap Reference                 |
+| 2      | 50GHz Medium Power Amplifier      |
+| 3      | 8-bit SAR ADC                     |
+
+Each module builds on the last, combining theory with practical exercises.