Introduction to the World of VLSI

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From breadboard to nanoworld: History, Design & Implementation, Systems perspective, Life cycle, different functions

This course provides an overview of VLSI systems and their life cycle, guiding students from basic circuit-building concepts to the intricate world of VLSI design.  This course aims to teach VLSI systems in a holistic way using preexisting knowledge and a nonlinear approach that builds a connected knowledge base across different functions. Students will

• Revisit building circuits on the breadboard using 74 series ICs

• Formalize the circuit building process on the breadboard

• Travel into the 74 series IC to see the nanoworld from the IC pin to the transistor

• Use the breadboard circuit to understand synthesis, placement, routing, clocking, timing, and verification processes in the nanoworld

• Will grasp the systems thinking approach essential for VLSI design through real-world examples such as calculators and mobile phones

• Understand the concept of use cases, workload, accelerators, hardware-software partition

• Understand VLSI life cycle from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives

• Explore different system realizations and reliability

• Get insights into various engineering roles within the VLSI industry and the skills required and understand the career opportunities available

By the end of the course, students will have a clear understanding of how VLSI systems are created, developed, and verified, along with a deeper knowledge of the engineering disciplines involved.