This course delves into advanced digital design techniques and verification methodologies critical for modern VLSI system development. Topics include clocking and timing fundamentals such as clock frequency, skew, jitter, and duty cycle. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of key test methods and automated inspection systems to ensure chip integrity and functional correctness. This foundation prepares learners to adeptly handle complex digital designs and their verification in a VLSI environment.

➢Learning Outcomes

• Understand and analyze clocking properties: frequency, skew, jitter, and duty cycle.
• Apply advanced digital design principles within VLSI systems.
• Implement verification and testing methods to assure design reliability and correctness.
• Gain skills in employing automated inspection systems for package integrity.
• Prepare for complex digital system design and verification workflows.

➢ Skills You’ll Learn

• Advanced clocking and timing analysis techniques.
• Enhanced digital design methodologies tailored for VLSI.
• Practical experience with test automation and inspection tools.
• Proficiency in debugging and verifying complex digital circuits.
• Ability to interpret and manage timing constraints in large-scale digital circuits.

➢Target Audience

• Beginners and intermediate learners seeking in-depth insight into digital design and verification in VLSI.
• Students looking to strengthen foundational and advanced skills for semiconductor design careers.
• Engineers and professionals aiming to master digital system verification techniques.

➢Topics Covered in this Course

• Module 21: Clocking & Timing Fundamentals – ~1 hour
• Module 22: Propagation Delay & Timing Constraints – ~1 hour
• Module 23: FSM Application Examples – ~1 hour
• Module 24: Introduction to HDL – ~1 hour
• Module 25: HDL Coding Best Practices – ~1 hour
• Module 26: Logic Simulation & Verification – ~1 hour
• Module 27: Power Optimization in Digital Design – ~1 hour
• Module 28: Noise & Signal Integrity – ~1 hour