VLSI

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This VLSI course syllabus offers a structured learning path from basic to advanced levels,
encompassing digital and analog design, simulation, verification, physical design, and
project-based learning. By integrating essential frameworks, tools, and recommended books,
this syllabus provides a comprehensive roadmap for mastering VLSI technology, preparing
students and professionals for careers in semiconductor design, IC fabrication, and related
fields.

WHY VLSI?
❖ Miniaturization and High Performance
❖ Core Technology for Digital and Analog Systems
❖ Driving Innovation in Technology
❖ Economic Impact and Industry Growth
❖ Enhancing Power Efficiency and Performance
❖ Scalability and Flexibility
❖ Critical for Advancing Computing Power
❖ Improved Reliability and Quality
❖ Versatility Across Applications
❖ Educational and Research Opportunities
 LEARNING PATH

❖ Introduction to VLSI
❖ VHDL and Verilog for VLSI Design
❖ Digital Logic Design
❖ Digital System Design with FPGAs
❖ Semiconductor Fundamentals
❖ Physical Design and Verification
❖ CMOS Circuit Design
❖ Advanced VLSI Topics
❖ Introduction to CAD Tools
❖ VLSI Testing and Verification
❖ Advanced CMOS Design Techniques
❖ VLSI Project and Capstone
❖ VLSI Design Methodologies
❖ Emerging Trends in VLSI
❖ Analog VLSI Design
Module 1: Introduction to VLSI
● Overview of VLSI Technology
● History and Evolution of VLSI
● Applications of VLSI in Various Industries
● Introduction to IC Fabrication Process
● Basic Concepts of Digital and Analog Circuits
Module 2: Digital Logic Design
● Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates
● Combinational Circuits: Adders, Multiplexers, Decoders
● Sequential Circuits: Flip-Flops, Counters, Registers
● Finite State Machines (FSM)
● Design of Simple Digital Systems
Module 3: Semiconductor Fundamentals
● Basic Semiconductor Physics
● PN Junctions and Diodes
● Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Basics
● Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) Basics
● CMOS Technology Overview
❖ Module 4: CMOS Circuit Design
❖ CMOS Logic Gates: Inverter, NAND, NOR, XOR
❖ Static and Dynamic Power Dissipation
❖ CMOS Circuit Layout Design Rules
❖ CMOS Fabrication Process
❖ Basics of SPICE Simulation
❖ Module 5: Introduction to CAD Tools
❖ Overview of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Tools
❖ Introduction to Schematic Entry and Simulation
❖ Basics of Layout Design and Verification
❖ Introduction to HDL (Hardware Description Languages): VHDL and Verilog
❖ Module 6: Advanced CMOS Design Techniques
❖ CMOS Circuit Design Styles: Static, Dynamic, and Pass Transistor Logic
❖ Designing High-Speed and Low-Power CMOS Circuits
❖ Interconnects and Parasitics in VLSI Design
❖ Clock Distribution and Synchronization
❖ Design for Testability (DFT)
Module 7: VLSI Design Methodologies
● Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Design Approaches
● Design Flow: Specification, RTL Design, Synthesis, Place & Route
● Introduction to ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) Design
● Introduction to FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) Design
● RTL to GDSII Flow
Module 8: Analog VLSI Design
● Basics of Analog Circuit Design
● Operational Amplifiers, Current Mirrors, and Oscillators
● Mixed-Signal Design: ADCs, DACs, PLLs
● Analog Layout Considerations
● Noise and Signal Integrity Issues in Analog Design
Module 9: VHDL and Verilog for VLSI Design
● Overview of VHDL and Verilog Syntax
● Modeling Combinational and Sequential Circuits
● Writing Testbenches and Simulation
● Synthesizable and Non-Synthesizable Constructs
● Behavioral, Dataflow, and Structural Modeling
Module 10: Digital System Design with FPGAs
● FPGA Architecture and Programming
● Design Entry and Synthesis for FPGA
● Implementing Digital Systems on FPGA
● Timing Analysis and Optimization
● Case Studies: Implementing Common Digital Systems
Module 11: Physical Design and Verification
● Floorplanning, Placement, and Routing
● Timing Closure and Signal Integrity
● Power Grid Design and Clock Tree Synthesis
● Design Rule Checking (DRC) and Layout vs. Schematic (LVS)
● Post-Layout Simulation and Optimization
Module 12: Advanced VLSI Topics
● Low-Power VLSI Design Techniques
● High-Speed Digital Design
● 3D IC Design and Multi-Die Integration
● System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
● Hardware-Software Co-Design
Module 13: VLSI Testing and Verification
● Fundamentals of VLSI Testing
● Fault Modeling and Fault Simulation
● Built-In Self-Test (BIST)
● Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
● Test Pattern Generation and ATPG
Module 14: VLSI Project and Capstone
● Project Planning and Specification
● Design and Implementation of a Complete VLSI System
● Design Review and Iteration
● Performance Analysis and Optimization
● Project Documentation and Presentation
Module 15: Emerging Trends in VLSI
● Introduction to Quantum Computing and Nanoelectronics
● Memristors and Neuromorphic Computing
● VLSI for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
● Advanced Packaging Technologies
● Future Directions in VLSI Research
Assignments & Assessments :

❖ Weekly assignments based on module topics

❖ Mid-term project: Wireframing and prototyping a small application
❖ Final project: Comprehensive VLSI project
❖ Participation in class discussions and activities

Recommended Reading :

❖ "Mastering AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD LT 2021" by Brian C. Benton and

George Omura
❖ "AutoCAD 2021 Beginning and Intermediate" by Munir Hamad
❖ "AutoCAD Exercise Workbook" by Cheryl R. Shrock and Steve Heather
FRAME WORKS
 TOOLS USED

AUTODESK AUTOCAD AUTODESK

APP BIM 360

In case of additional tools used, It will be discussed in live

class
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