Digital VLSI: Gates to Systems

5 credits

Provides a fairly deep understanding of how IC-based memory and datapath blocks are designed using static and dynamic CMOS technologies. Gives students extensive experience with industry-standard computer-aided design tools, including Cadence (Virtuoso, DRC, LVS) and Avanti (Hspice). Prerequisite: E E 469/CSE 469. Offered: W.