COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN FOR VLSI

3 credits.

Broad introduction to computer-aided design tools for VLSI, emphasizing implementation algorithms and data structures. Topics covered: design styles, layout editors, symbolic compaction, module generators, placement and routing, automatic synthesis, design-rule checking, circuit extraction, simulation and verification. Knowledge of programming [such as COMP SCI 300 ] and digital system fundamentals [such as COMP SCI/E C E 352 ] is strongly encouraged.