A. Introduction to VLSI (2 HRS)

• Introduction to SSI, LSI, VLSI
• Discrete Components & IC
• Electronics Design
• Advantages of IC
• Why VLSI? Why Silicon?
• Fabrication Steps

B. Introduction to HDL’s (VHDL/Verilog) – (4 HRS)

• Introduction to HDL (Verilog)
• Why HDL?
• Design Methodologies
• Data Types, Syntax Rules
• Libraries & Packages
• Modules & Ports
• Gate-Level, Dataflow Modeling
• Task & Function

C. Advanced Verilog – (2 HRS)

• Timing & Delays
• Switch-Level Modeling
• User-Defined Primitives
• Logic Synthesis with Verilog
• Advanced Verification Techniques

D. CMOS Introduction – (2 HRS)

• MOS Transistors
• CMOS Logic
• MOS Inverters & Interconnect Effects

E. CMOS Layout Design – (2 HRS)

• Basics of Layout
• Fabrication of MOSFETs
• Layout Design of CMOS Inverter, NAND, NOR, XOR

F. FPGA Design – (2 HRS)

• Introduction to FPGA
• Programmable Logic & I/O
• FPGA Architecture & Logic Blocks
• Programming Methodology
• FPGA Design Flow
• CPLD vs FPGA

G. VLSI Projects & Lab Sessions – (6 HRS)

Tools Used: Xilinx & Mentor Graphics

• Logic Gates: AND, OR, NOR, XOR, NOT
• Combinational Logic: Half/Full Adder, Mux, Encoder, Decoder
• Sequential Logic: Flip-Flops, Counters, Shift Registers
• FSM Design: Sequence Detector, Traffic Light Controller
• Memory: FIFO, RAM, ROM
• Processor Design: ALU, Control Unit, 8-bit Processor
• CMOS Layout of Inverter, NAND, NOR, XOR

H. ASIC Design & Verification – (4 HRS)

• ASIC Design Flow
• Verification Flow
• Testbench Architecture
• SystemVerilog for Verification
• Floor Planning, Placement & Routing
• Clock Tree Synthesis
• Static Timing Analysis
• DFT – Design for Test
• Physical Verification

I. Semiconductor Packaging & Testing – (16 HRS)

• Length Scales, Transistor Actions, Feature Sizes
• Moore’s Law & Historical Trends
• Semiconductor Packaging Anatomy
• Types of Packages & Reliability
• Packaging Manufacturing Stages
• Traditional & Advanced Packaging
• Process Control Systems
• Clean Room Practices
• Safety & Maintenance Procedures
• Assembly & Test Line Operations
• PCB Basics & Design
• Package Design Simulations