Introduction to VLSI

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This comprehensive course delves into Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) technology, covering fundamental and advanced topics in VLSI design. Students will explore the evolution from basic electronic components to complex integrated circuits, learn about digital electronics, and gain hands-on experience with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as Verilog. The course also includes a detailed study of CMOS technology, layout design, and FPGA architecture.

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Subject 1: Introduction to VLSI

Introduction to SSI, LSI, VLSI, Introduction of discrete components and IC, Electronics design, Advantages of IC, Reasons for VLSI, Why silicon?, Fabrication steps

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Subject 2: Introduction of Digital Electronics

Subject 3: Introduction to HDL’s (Verilog)

Subject 4: Advanced Verilog

Subject 5: CMOS Introduction

Subject 6: CMOS Layout Design

Subject 7: FPGA

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Subject 1: Introduction to VLSI

Introduction to SSI, LSI, VLSI, Introduction of discrete components and IC, Electronics design, Advantages of IC, Reasons for VLSI, Why silicon?, Fabrication steps

Subject 2: Introduction of Digital Electronics

Combinational logic circuits, Adders, Subtractors, Mux/De-mux, Encoder/Decoder, Parity checker/generator, Sequential logic circuits, Flip-flops, Latches, Counters, Registers

Subject 3: Introduction to HDL’s (Verilog)

Introduction to HDL (Verilog), Why HDL?, Design methodologies, Introduction to Verilog and basic concepts, Data types, Verilog design flow, Syntax – some general rules, Libraries and packages, Modules and ports, Gate-level modeling, Dataflow modeling, Tasks and functions

Subject 4: Advanced Verilog

Timing and delays, Switch-level modeling, User-defined primitives, Logic synthesis with Verilog HDL, Advanced verification techniques

Subject 5: CMOS Introduction

Introduction to MOS transistors, CMOS logic, MOS inverters: switching characteristics and interconnect effects

Subject 6: CMOS Layout Design

Introduction to layout, Fabrication of MOSFETs, Designing layout of CMOS inverter, CMOS NAND, CMOS NOR, CMOS XOR

Subject 7: FPGA

Introduction to FPGA, Programmable logic, Programmable I/O, FPGA architectures, Logic blocks, Programming methodology, FPGA design flow

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