VLSI design course

Number systems, combinational and sequential circuits, Asynchronous, synchronous counters. Finite state machines, Mealy, Moore machines. Static timing analysis, Memories. Introduction to logic families, Static and dynamic logic, HDL language (Verilog).

Learning Outcome

• To understand the fundamental principles of digital systems, Analyze and design basic digital circuits using combinational and sequential logic.
• Apply digital electronics concepts to real-world applications by constructing and testing digital circuits using hardware and simulation tools.

Small signal analysis, negative feedback, introduction to MOSFETs, biasing circuits, single stage amplifiers, frequency analysis of single stage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, frequency compensation and two-stage OTA.

Learning Outcome

• To understand the fundamentals of analog circuit design.
• To design basic analog circuits such as amplifiers, current mirrors and biasing circuits.
• To get an exposure of use of analog circuits in real life application.

CMOS process, scaling, yield and reliability, static CMOS combinational logic physical design and optimization, static CMOS/MOS sequential logic physical design and optimization, other CMOS logic families, clock domain crossing, static and dynamic power analysis, Memories.

Learning Outcome

• Understand Digital combinational logic design structures and optimization Methods using various MOS and CMOS Logic Families.
• Delay models and their effects on circuit performance.
• Power and area optimization techniques.

A live project on advanced circuit design.

Learning Outcome

• Will be able to design and analyze circuits for real world problems

Basics of IC design, negative feedback, frequency compensation, noise analysis, slew and mismatch in op-Amp, biasing scheme, Single stage operational amplifier and its frequency analysis, multi stage op-Amps Voltage and current references, Basics of switched capacitor circuit, filters, oscillators

Learning Outcome

• To understand the fundamentals of analog IC design
• To gain an expertise of different analog circuits required for design and to get an exposure of use of analog circuits in real life problems.

Switched capacitor circuit principles and applications in filter design, design and analysis of switches, sample and hold circuits, data converters: static and dynamic characteristics, comparators, classification. Flash, pipeline, SAR ADCs, discrete-time and continuous time delta-sigma ADCs, Introduction to DACs and its design.

Learning Outcome

• In-depth knowledge on design and characterisation of mixed signal circuit blocks such as switched capacitor based filters, digital to analog converters (DACs) and analog to digital converters (ADCs).
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Introduction to CMOS design flow, schematic design and simulation, DC and AC analysis, noise analysis, stability analysis, Layout design, DRC, LVS and Parasitic extraction, Simulation of parasitic extracted netlist.

Learning Outcome

• Understand the use of VLSI Design tools for layout design and verification (DRC), circuit simulation, estimation of area, timing, and power.
• Design of standard cells, elementary understanding of hierarchical design using tools.
• Design of a medium complexity VLSI block to meet prescribed area, timing and power specifications.

This project provides learners with the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in previous courses for development of integrated electronics, circuits and systems. Identify a real-world problem, design a circuit, system or algorithmic solution, and validate it through industry relevant simulation tools and experimentation.

Learning Outcome

• Design, analyze and solve a problem in the area of integrated electronics, circuits and systems.
• Effectively communicate technical findings through written and oral formats, demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to reflect on the broader impact of integrated electronics, circuits and systems related technologies.