CoreX — Hardware & Engineering

VLSI Design

Design the Chips That Power the World.

Learn Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) design from digital logic to chip layout. Master hardware description languages, simulation, and FPGA programming — the core skills needed for semiconductor and chip design roles in India's growing electronics industry.

12 Sessions
3 Certifications
Expert Mentors
100% Project-Based

What you'll learn

Master digital logic design and Boolean algebra
Write RTL designs using Verilog and VHDL
Simulate and verify digital circuits using ModelSim and Vivado
Understand CMOS transistor operation and logic families
Design and implement circuits on FPGAs
Perform logic synthesis and timing analysis
Understand the full ASIC design flow from specification to GDS-II
Build a synthesisable digital system as a capstone project

Course curriculum

Introduction to VLSI

  • What is VLSI? History & Significance
  • VLSI Applications in Industry
  • Semiconductor Technology Overview
  • VLSI Design Flow
  • EDA Tools Overview
  • ASIC & FPGA Introduction
  • VLSI Career Opportunities
  • Practical: Understanding a Basic VLSI Design Flow

Digital Electronics Fundamentals

  • Number Systems & Boolean Algebra
  • Logic Gates & Truth Tables
  • Combinational & Sequential Logic
  • Adders & Multiplexers
  • Flip-Flops Fundamentals
  • Basic Digital Circuit Design
  • Practical: Designing Basic Digital Circuits

CMOS Technology Basics

  • MOSFET Fundamentals
  • NMOS & PMOS
  • CMOS Technology
  • CMOS Inverter Characteristics
  • CMOS Logic Gates
  • Power Dissipation & Delay
  • Practical: CMOS Logic Gate Design & Simulation

Verilog/VHDL Basics

  • HDL Overview & Applications
  • Verilog/VHDL Syntax & Data Types
  • Modules & Ports
  • Assignments & Operators
  • Combinational Logic Modeling
  • Behavioral & Structural Modeling
  • Practical: Writing & Simulating Basic HDL Programs

Sequential Logic in Verilog/VHDL

  • Flip-Flops & Latches in HDL
  • Registers & Counters
  • Finite State Machines (FSMs)
  • Clock & Reset Concepts
  • Synchronous & Asynchronous Design
  • Testbenches for Sequential Designs
  • Practical: Designing & Simulating Sequential Circuits

RTL Design & Verification

  • RTL Modeling Concepts
  • Behavioral vs Structural Design
  • RTL Coding Practices
  • Simulation using ModelSim
  • Testbench Development
  • Waveform Analysis & Debugging
  • Practical: RTL Design & Verification

Synthesis & Timing Analysis

  • RTL-to-Gate-Level Synthesis
  • Logic Synthesis Flow
  • Gate-Level Netlist
  • Setup & Hold Times
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Timing Analysis
  • Area, Speed & Power Trade-offs
  • Practical: RTL Synthesis & Timing Analysis

FPGA Architecture & Design

  • FPGA Architecture & Structure
  • ASIC vs FPGA
  • FPGA Design Flow
  • Vivado & Quartus Toolchain
  • Design Constraints
  • FPGA Implementation
  • FPGA Prototyping
  • Practical: Implementing a Simple Design on FPGA

ASIC & Physical Design Flow

  • ASIC Design Flow Overview
  • Standard Cell Libraries
  • Floorplanning
  • Placement & Routing
  • Physical Design Fundamentals
  • Fabrication Process Overview
  • Practical: Understanding the ASIC Physical Design Flow

Physical Design & Verification

  • Timing Analysis & Optimization
  • Layout & Netlist Generation
  • DRC & LVS Checks
  • Sign-off Concepts
  • GDSII Flow Overview
  • Design for Testability (DFT)
  • Fault Simulation & Debugging
  • Practical: Understanding Physical Verification & Sign-off

Advanced VLSI Concepts

  • Analog & Mixed-Signal Design Overview
  • Operational Amplifiers & Analog Circuits
  • ADC/DAC Architectures
  • Mixed-Signal Simulation & Verification
  • Low-Power Design Concepts
  • Chip Testing & Fabrication
  • Tape-Out Overview
  • Practical: Understanding Advanced VLSI Design Concepts

Major Project & Career Preparation

  • Major VLSI Project Planning
  • RTL Design & HDL Coding
  • Simulation & Functional Verification
  • Synthesis & Timing Analysis
  • FPGA/ASIC Implementation
  • Project Report Preparation
  • Project Presentation & Review
  • VLSI Technical Interview Preparation
  • Practical: Major Project – Design, Simulate & Synthesize

Certifications you'll earn

Certificate of Training
Certificate of Internship
Certificate of Excellence

24/7 Mentor Support + Placement Assistance

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