Introduction to VLSI Systems Design (CPE/MT/PEP690)

Introduction to the principles and design techniques of very large scale integrated circuits (VLSI). Topics include MOS transistor characteristics, DC analysis, resistance, capacitance models, transient analysis, propagation delay, power dissipation, CMOS logic design, transistor sizing, layout methodologies, clocking schemes, case studies. Students will use VLSI CAD tools for layout, and simulation.