Introduction to VLSI Design CpE 448
 

 

Course Description

 

Design and implementation of a very large scale integrated circuits. CMOS and BiCMOS technologies, basic topological structure of ICs. clocking characteristics, resistance, capacitance and power estimation, system-level design and implementation issues. Custom layout and verification using CAD tools. Synthesis of designs from VHDL descriptions. Term project will include the design and testing of an integrated circuit.

Prerequisite

3 lecture hours
3 semester hours