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Course On Physical Design Techniques

This document outlines the topics covered in an advanced physical design course, including placement optimization, routing techniques, clock tree synthesis, power distribution network design, timing analysis, design for manufacturability, technology considerations, hierarchical design, verification, 3D/SiP design, hardware acceleration, and emerging trends. It notes that course contents may vary depending on duration and focus but aims to cover challenges in advanced physical design and optimization techniques for objectives like timing, power, and area. It concludes with a capstone project applying these techniques to a real-world problem.

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Course On Physical Design Techniques

This document outlines the topics covered in an advanced physical design course, including placement optimization, routing techniques, clock tree synthesis, power distribution network design, timing analysis, design for manufacturability, technology considerations, hierarchical design, verification, 3D/SiP design, hardware acceleration, and emerging trends. It notes that course contents may vary depending on duration and focus but aims to cover challenges in advanced physical design and optimization techniques for objectives like timing, power, and area. It concludes with a capstone project applying these techniques to a real-world problem.

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Introduction to Advanced Physical Design

● Overview of the physical design process in VLSI chip design.


● Challenges and objectives in advanced physical design.
● Key performance metrics: timing, power, area, and manufacturability.

2. Advanced Placement Techniques

● Analytical placement algorithms (Simulated Annealing, Quadratic Placement,


etc.).
● Force-directed placement and its variations.
● Global placement optimization for multi-objective design.
● Congestion-driven placement techniques.

3. Advanced Routing Techniques

● Detailed routing algorithms for high-performance and manufacturability.


● Multi-layer and multi-net routing strategies.
● Routing optimization for critical paths and clock networks.
● Machine learning-based routing algorithms.

4. Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)

● Clock tree synthesis fundamentals.


● Advanced clock tree synthesis techniques for low skew and power optimization.
● Buffer insertion strategies for improving clock distribution.

5. Power Distribution Network (PDN) Design

● Power distribution network design challenges.


● Advanced PDN optimization techniques for reducing IR drop and noise.
● Machine learning-based power network optimization.

6. Signal Integrity and Timing Analysis

● Signal integrity challenges and analysis in high-speed designs.


● Advanced timing analysis techniques (Statistical STA, OCV, AOCV).
● Machine learning for timing analysis acceleration.

7. Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

● Introduction to DFM and its importance in modern chip design.


● Advanced DFM techniques for yield enhancement and process variability control.
● Machine learning in DFM for hotspot prediction and correction.
8. Advanced Technology Nodes and Layout Design

● Layout design challenges in advanced process technologies (e.g., FinFET,


nanometer nodes).
● Layout-dependent effects and impact on physical design.
● Advanced layout design rules and methodologies.

9. Hierarchical Physical Design

● Hierarchical design methodologies for large and complex designs.


● Partitioning and floorplanning techniques for hierarchical designs.
● Hierarchical optimization for improved scalability and turnaround time.

10. Advanced Physical Design Verification

● Advanced design rule checking (DRC) and layout vs. schematic (LVS) techniques.
● Design for reliability (DFR) checks and techniques.
● Advanced signoff verification methodologies.

11. 3D IC and System-in-Package (SiP) Physical Design

● Introduction to 3D IC and SiP technologies.


● Physical design considerations for 3D ICs and SiPs.
● Thermal, power, and signal integrity analysis for 3D ICs and SiPs.

12. Hardware Acceleration and Cloud-based Physical Design

● Hardware acceleration platforms for physical design tasks.


● Cloud-based physical design tools and methodologies.
● Advanced parallel processing techniques in physical design.

13. Emerging Trends in Physical Design

● Overview of emerging technologies and design challenges.


● Future directions in physical design and related research areas.

Project Work

● Assign a capstone project that involves applying advanced physical design


techniques to a real-world design problem or research topic. The project may
require students to optimize for specific metrics, handle large-scale designs, or
explore innovative methodologies.

Note: The actual course contents may vary depending on the course duration and
specific focus areas of the instructor or institution. Additionally, the course may include
guest lectures from industry experts to provide insights into the current trends and
challenges in the field of advanced physical design.

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