RC Circuits, Network Analysis
Microelectronic Basics, Device Physics.
MOS Basics, Fabrication, Diodes, BJT
Advance Topics (Finfets, Double Patterning)
Tool trainings, schematics, simulations.
Stick diagrams, Layout design, LVS, DRC QA: EM, IR, Antenna, Density, ERC, Latchup,.
Shielding, Matching, Sheer Resistance, LoD, WPE, DFM.
PVT Corners, Hierarchical and Flat Layouts
Logic Design Basics.
Logic Design Basics.
ASIC Design Flow
Role of standard cell libraries in IC design .
Introduction to Standard Cell Architecture.
Introduction to concepts: Grids, Hit-points, Half-DRC, PnR, Fanout, Drive Strength, Tapless Library Circuit and Layout of Std. Cell Library (Inv, Nand, Nor, Flops, Latches, Delay cells, Fillers).
Floorplanning, Power planning, LVS, DRC Introduction to Standard Cell Characterization (timing, setup/hold, power, leakage), Files (LEF/DEF, GDS, CDL, Liberty).
Hands-on projects involving standard cell layout: ALU Assignments, Tests, Presentations.
Analog Design Flow
Analog v/s Digital Layouts
Concepts of Matching, Guardring, Shielding Circuit and Layout Design of Resistors, Capacitors, Current Mirrors, Opamp
Circuit and layout Design of ADC/DAC/PLL
Assignments, Test, Presentations
Introduction to Memory Architecture and Hierarchy. Importance of Embedded Memories in SoCs.
6T SRAM Cell Structure, Read Write Operations, SNM, RNM and other Stability Analysis.
Array Design, Bitcell Transistor Sizing, Corner and Edge Cells
Circuit and Layout Design of IO: Column Mux, Precharge, Sense Amplifier, Latches, Drivers Circuit and Layout Design of Rowdrivers: Predecs and Final Drivers, Programming Techniques for Decoding.
Control Block Design and Layout Full Instance Circuit Simulation for Functionality, Layout Design, LVS and DRC.
Introduction to Memory Compilers
Assignments, Test, Presentations.
Resume Preparation, Review and Mock Interviews
Group Discussions, Presentations.
Sourcing Resume Across VLSI Companies
Course and Internship Certification
Placement assistance till the candidate is placed
