VLSI

VLSI
Very Large scale

Integration circuit
Course Curriculum (2 Months)
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WEEK - 1
Module 1 (Basic and fundamentals of VLSI) :
> Overview of Semiconductor Technologies
> Overview of VLSI technology and its applications
> Different types of ICs (ASIC, FPGA, etc.).
Module 2 (VLSI Circuit Design Processes) : Module 3 (Basic Electrical Properties) :

> VLSI Design Flow > Basic Electrical Properties of MOS
> Design Rules, Transistors Layout, and Scaling & Bi-CMOS Circuits
& Limitation > Ids-Vds relationships
> Basic semiconductor physics and MOS > Various pull ups
> Introduction to digital logic design and Boolean algebra > Bi-CMOS Inverters
WEEK - 2
Module 4 (Analog VLSI Design) :
> Small signal model of MOSFETs
> CMOS current mirror
> Common Source Amplifier, gate amplifier,
Module 5 (Computer hardware) :

> Introduction to Computer Hardware
> Basic computer architecture (CPU, memory, I/O).
> Digital logic fundamentals
(combinational & sequential circuits)
WEEK - 3
Module 6 (Analog and Mixed-Signal Design) :
> Introduction to analog and mixed-signal VLSI design
> Design & simulate basic analog circuits (e.g., amplifier, filter)
> Basic concepts of analog circuit design and SPICE simulation
Module 7 (Testing and Verification) : Module 8 (Hands-on Practical) :

> VLSI testing & verification techniques overview > VLSI design & implementation.
> Design & implement a simple BIST scheme
for a digital circuit
WEEK - 4
Module 9 (VLSI in Artificial Intelligence) :
> Overview of hardware accelerators for AI inference & training
> VLSI architectures for neural networks: CNNs, RNNs, and DNNs
> Case studies of VLSI-based AI applications in edge computing and IoT devices
Module 10 (Design Software EDA) :

> Introduction to EDA Tools
> Overview of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools
> Hands-on introduction to basic EDA software (e.g., schematic capture, simulation)
> BOM, Routing , PCB room creation
WEEK - 5
Module 11 (Logic gates) :
> Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates
> Boolean functions and minimization techniques
> Combinational logic design using logic gates
> Designing & simulating combinational circuits
Module 12 (HDLs) :
> Hardware Description Languages (HDLs)
> Introduction to Verilog/VHDL (Hardware Description Languages).
> Syntax and semantics of Verilog/VHDL for digital design
WEEK - 6
Module 13 (FSMs) :
> Finite State Machines (FSMs)
> FSM fundamentals (Moore and Mealy machines)
> Designing FSMs for digital circuits using graphical and HDL methods.
Module 14 (Computer Architecture) : Module 15 (Testing) :

> Processor Architecture > Introduction to Testing
> Instruction set architecture (ISA) basics > Concepts of verification and validation
> Case studies of popular processor architectures in digital design.
WEEK - 7
Module 16 (Gate Array and Semi-Custom Design) :
> Introduction to gate array and semi-custom design methodologies, including standard cell libraries,
gate array architectures
> Exploration of design-for-manufacturability (DFM) considerations in gate array
> semi-custom design, including metal-layer routing, power distribution, and signal integrity.
Module 17 (Multi-Project Wafers (MPW)) :
> Introduction to Overview of multi-project wafer (MPW) services
> including shuttle services offered by semiconductor foundries
> MPW design flow considerations
WEEK - 8
Module 18 (Application-Specific Instruction Set Processors (ASIP)) :
> Introduction to ASIP
> Including instruction set architecture (ISA) customization,
hardware/software partitioning, & compiler support
> Applications in embedded systems, digital signal processing (DSP) & domain-specific computing,
including real-world examples and case studies.
Module 19 (Electronic Design Automation (EDA)) :

> Introduction to Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
> simulation, verification, and physical design automation
> logic synthesis, RTL simulation, formal verification, timing analysis, and place-and-route.
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Module 2 (VLSI Circuit Design Processes) : Module 3 (Basic Electrical Properties) :

Module 5 (Computer hardware) :

Module 7 (Testing and Veriﬁcation) : Module 8 (Hands-on Practical) :

Module 10 (Design Software EDA) :

Module 14 (Computer Architecture) : Module 15 (Testing) :

Module 19 (Electronic Design Automation (EDA)) :

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