Minor Specialization Degree in VLSI Design
- Get Minor Degree from IIT Guwahati
- Live sessions from IIT Guwahati Faculty
- Mentoring session from Industry Experts
- Capstone Projects and Internship Opportunities
- Multiple case studies
Program Duration : 270 Hrs
At 15 - 20 hrs/week
Classroom Based
Learning format
About Program
The Minor Specialization Degree in VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Design offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in the design and implementation of integrated circuits. The curriculum covers key topics such as digital and analog circuit design, semiconductor devices, chip architecture, and design automation tools. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and hardware tools, enabling them to design, simulate, and test complex VLSI systems. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for advanced studies or careers in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Additionally, the course addresses emerging trends and technologies in the field, ensuring students are well-versed in the latest developments. Ethical considerations and the impact of VLSI technology on society are also explored. This specialization is ideal for students looking to enhance their expertise in electrical engineering and related fields, providing a strong foundation for roles in chip design, fabrication, and testing.
Course Curriculum
- Boolean Algebra and Logic Minimization
- Design of Combinational Logic Blocks
- Verilog Modeling of Digital Circuits
- Design Using Sequential Elements
- Verilog Modeling of Basic Sequential Elements
- Sequential Logic Design Using FSM
- Synthesis of Synchronous Sequential Circuits
- Verilog Modeling of FSM-Based Design
- Representation and Synthesis Using ASM Charts
- RTL Design
- Basics of FPGA Architecture
- Design and Implementation of ALU using HDL
- Design of Floating Point Unit (FPU) using HDL
- Design of Memory and Memory Hierarchy using HDL
- ISA of Processor
- Design of Toy Non-Pipeline Processor using Verilog
- Design of Simple 5-Stage Pipeline Processors using Verilog
- Design of UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter)
- Design of Peripheral Controller Implementation using Verilog
- Design of BUS Controller using Verilog
- Design of Programmable Counter using Verilog
- Design of Interrupt Controller using Verilog
- Design and DMA Controller using Verilog
- Design Special Unit like MAC, Log, AVX with Verilog
- Introduction to FPGA
- Rapid System Prototyping
- FPGA Placement and Routing
- FPGA Design Constraints
- Design of Combination Circuit System on FPGA
- FSM-Based System Design on FPGA
- Block RAM and DSP48 Unit of FPGA
- Interfacing PC Data Communication with FPGA using UART Port
- Using FPGA as Accelerator for Image Processing, ML Domain
- Use of Soft IP Core in FPGA
- Use of Embedded IP Cores of FPGA for System Design
- Tool Design Flow for Embedded Core of FPGA
- Case Study of System Design using Embedded IP-Core and FPGA
- Introduction to Partial and Dynamic Reconfiguration
- Introduction
- IC Description at RTL in HDL (Verilog)
- High-level Synthesis
- Logic Synthesis
- Physical Design Automation Algorithms
- VLSI Testing
- Verification Techniques
- Small-Signal Equivalent Circuits: Diode, BJT, and FET
- Frequency Response of Amplifiers
- Applications
- Design of Integrated Operational Amplifiers and Wide-Band Amplifiers
- Analysis of Noise in Integrated Circuits and Low Noise Design
- Analog Switches, Comparators, Voltage Reference Circuits
- Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
- Switched-Capacitor Circuits and Filters
- Analog Layout Techniques
Salary Scale
Job Role
- VLSI Design Engineer
- Chip Design Engineer
- FPGA Engineer
- ASIC Design Engineer
- Verification Engineer
- Physical Design Engineer
- Layout Engineer
- CAD Engineer
Training Option
- Live-Online Instructor Led Training
- 100+ lab assignments & Quizzes
- 24/7 Lab access on Rooman Cloud Lab
- Labs Designed & Mentorship support by Industry Experts
- 5 capstone projects
- Live-Online sessions with Industry Experts & Subject Matter Expert from Rooman
- Access to Recorded Session of Live-Online Classes available 24/7
- Industry Recognized Course Completion Certificate
- Interview Preparation & Placement Support
- In-Person Classroom based Training conducted by Subject Matter Expert
- Flexibility to attend classes at any of our 50+ Centers PAN India
- Hands-on experience at our state-of-the-art Lab
- 100+ lab assignments & Quizzes
- 24/7 Lab access on Rooman Cloud Lab
- Labs Designed & Mentorship support by Industry Experts
- 5 Capstone & 1 real-world project
- Exclusive sessions with Industry & Subject Matter Expert
- Access to Recorded Session of Live-Online Classes available 24/7
- Industry Recognized Course Completion Certificate
- Interview Preparation & Placement Support
- Access to Campus Placement drives
- 1 year access to our LMS
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