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Kunal Ghosh

The course focuses on the installation of essential open-source EDA tools, including:

  • Ngspice – A general-purpose circuit simulation program for non-linear and linear analyses

  • Magic – A VLSI layout editor, extraction, and DRC tool

  • Opentimer – An open-source high-performance timing analysis tool

  • eSim – A tool for complex circuit design, SPICE simulation, analysis, and PCB design

  • Qflow – A toolchain (featuring Yosys and Graywolf) for a complete RTL to GDS flow

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The course focuses on the installation of essential open-source EDA tools, including:

  • Ngspice – A general-purpose circuit simulation program for non-linear and linear analyses

  • Magic – A VLSI layout editor, extraction, and DRC tool

  • Opentimer – An open-source high-performance timing analysis tool

  • eSim – A tool for complex circuit design, SPICE simulation, analysis, and PCB design

  • Qflow – A toolchain (featuring Yosys and Graywolf) for a complete RTL to GDS flow

Each tool comes with detailed installation instructions and exclusive links, ensuring a smooth setup process. This course is perfect for beginners and experienced users alike, making it easier to access powerful tools at no cost. Start installing these tools today and begin designing your chip completely

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Syllabus

How to install eSim schematic editor?
How to install Yosys Synthesis Tool?
Introduction
Introduction to IC design components
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Covers modern VLSI design practices, including the use of intellectual property (IP) cores. It provides a systems perspective and discusses various design flows and methodologies. Relevant for students and professionals interested in contemporary VLSI design approaches.
This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed treatment of digital VLSI design, covering topics such as logic design, circuit design, and physical design. It is an excellent resource for students, engineers, and professionals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of digital VLSI design.
This advanced textbook focuses on the physical design of VLSI circuits, covering topics such as floorplanning, placement, and routing. It is an excellent resource for graduate students and researchers seeking to explore the challenges and techniques of VLSI physical design.
This comprehensive textbook provides a comprehensive overview of VLSI system design, covering topics such as logic design, layout design, and verification. It is an excellent resource for students and engineers seeking to gain a holistic understanding of VLSI system design.
A practical guide specifically focused on static timing analysis (STA) in nanometer-scale VLSI designs. This crucial step in the sign-off process for modern chips. Essential for physical design and timing engineers.
This specialized textbook focuses on the design of VLSI circuits for image processing applications, covering topics such as image processing algorithms, VLSI architectures for image processing, and implementation of image processing algorithms in VLSI. It is an excellent resource for students and engineers seeking to design VLSI circuits for image processing applications.
Cornerstone text in VLSI design, widely adopted in universities for its comprehensive coverage of CMOS circuits and systems. It's suitable for both introductory and advanced learners, providing a strong foundation and delving into complex topics. It serves as an excellent reference throughout one's VLSI journey.
While not solely focused on VLSI, this book fundamental prerequisite covering digital logic design principles. It is essential for gaining the necessary background knowledge before diving into VLSI-specific topics. Widely used in introductory digital design courses at the undergraduate level.
This widely used and practical guide to the Verilog hardware description language, a crucial tool in VLSI design. It covers Verilog from basics to advanced topics relevant for synthesis and simulation. Essential reading for anyone involved in digital VLSI design and verification.
Focusing on SystemVerilog for verification, this book is highly relevant for a key contemporary aspect of VLSI design. It's valuable for students and professionals looking to specialize in functional verification. Provides in-depth coverage of testbench features and methodologies.
An earlier, classic text on CMOS VLSI design by one of the authors of the widely used 'Circuits and Systems Perspective' book. While older, it still provides foundational principles and a systems perspective. Can be valuable for historical context and core concepts.
Dives into the critical aspect of timing closure in VLSI physical design. It is highly practical and valuable for advanced students and working professionals involved in the backend design flow. Provides insights into analyzing and meeting timing constraints.
Focusing on the essentials of physical design for ASICs, this book valuable resource for understanding the backend VLSI design flow. It covers topics like floorplanning, placement, and routing. Primarily aimed at advanced students and professionals in physical design.
A comprehensive guide to design-for-testability (DFT) methodologies used in modern VLSI systems. is essential for understanding how to design chips that can be effectively tested. Suitable for graduate students and professionals specializing in testing and DFT.
Focuses on the fundamental principles and design of modern VLSI devices, particularly MOSFETs. It provides a deeper understanding of the underlying physics and characteristics of the transistors used in VLSI circuits. More suitable for graduate students and researchers interested in device-level aspects.
Addresses the critical contemporary topic of low-power design in complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. It provides practical methodologies and techniques for reducing power consumption. Highly relevant for graduate students and professionals in modern VLSI design.
Bridges the gap between digital logic design and computer architecture, providing a broader system-level perspective relevant to VLSI. It covers both Verilog and VHDL and includes practical examples using FPGAs. Suitable for undergraduate students seeking a holistic view.
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This comprehensive textbook covers the entire CMOS design process, from transistor-level circuits to layout and simulation. It provides detailed explanations and practical examples, making it a valuable reference for students and designers working on custom VLSI. Covers both digital and analog aspects.
While focused on analog circuits, this book is highly relevant for those interested in mixed-signal VLSI design. It provides a strong foundation in analog CMOS circuit analysis and design techniques. Essential for students and professionals working on chips with both analog and digital components.

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