Prerequisite: EECE 273(Digital System Design)
The design techniques of VLSI systems are discussed with emphasis on the low design levels such as gate- level/circuit-level and physical-level layout. The top-down and bottom-up design methodology and layout design rules are also discussed. The design styles such as gate array and cell-based design, and various CAD software are discussed. In addition, the cocking schemes for synchronous systems are discussed. The design trends in the UDSM and SoC era are discussed. Then, the impacts of UDSM process technology and low power design techniques are discussed. The class design project will provide chances to get the hands-on design experiences with extensive use of CAD software.