VLSI

What Will You Learn?

• Digital Design Fundamentals:
• Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic
• RTL (Register Transfer Level) design concepts
• VLSI Design Flow:
• Overview of the complete VLSI design process
• Concepts of synthesis, verification, and physical design
• ASIC and FPGA Design:
• Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) and Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design principles
• Differences, use cases, and design considerations for each
• Hardware Description Languages (HDL):
• Using HDLs like Verilog and VHDL for digital design
• Writing synthesizable code for efficient implementation
• Physical Design and Verification:
• Floorplanning, placement, and routing
• Timing analysis and design rule checking (DRC)
• Advanced VLSI Topics:
• Low-power design techniques
• Emerging trends in VLSI, such as 3D ICs and hardware security