Vlsi Design For Asics

Host University

George Mason University

Semester

Spring 2023

Credits

3

Discipline

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Instructor

Katayoun Neshatpour

Times and Days

7:20-10pm

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Course Information

Introduces VLSI design of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) from front-end to back-end using HDL and modern design automation software. Covers simulation, synthesis of digital circuits using standard cells, static timing analysis, formal verification, power analysis, test generation/fault simulation, and physical design including floor planning, placement, routing, and design rule checking. Addresses deep submicron CMOS scaling issues and other advanced topics. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites

ECE 545. ECE 586, or permission of instructor.