VLSI Design

Course aim

To assist students in developing the knowledge and practice-based skills to design Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits and systems using modern nanoscale CMOS technologies.

Course content

VLSI technology trend: modern nanometer CMOS technologies – performance, impact and challenges; typical CMOS process technology masks and design rules; modelling and analysis of integrated circuits using SPICE – MOS model parameters; NMOS and CMOS logic families; static CMOS logic design: inverter example – device sizing, inversion voltage, noise margin, delay and power; design and analysis of combinational and sequential CMOS building blocks: performance issues and optimisation techniques; interconnects and process variability; cell-based system design: floor planning; datapaths; design for testability; modern computer aided design (CAD) tools to design and analyse custom CMOS integrated circuits.

Textbook(s)

Weste, N & Harris, D. 2011, Integrated Circuit Design, 4, Pearson, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Class tests, Examination, Practical projects

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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