| | In this course, you will learn how to analyze, simulate, and design ready-to-fabricate digital integrated circuits (ICs). We will cover a variety of types of circuits including combinational circuits, sequential circuits, arithmetic blocks, and memories. You will become familiar with cutting edge VLSI design issues including variation, power, leakage, and optimization. A semester-long research project will allow you (working in pairs) to investigate novel circuits or cutting edge circuits problems. You will gain valuable experience by using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g. Cadence) for VLSI circuit design, simulation, and layout. This course will expose you to the major circuit-related opportunities and challenges in the microelectronics industry and equip you to design custom digital ICs. |
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ECE 6332 VLSI Design