VLSI Design Methodologies Course – [VLSI DM-PT]

This front-end VLSI design course offers an in-depth exploration of the VLSI design flow, focusing on digital design principles and RTL programming using Verilog HDL. Quantum Academy will guide you through the essential steps of VLSI design, equipping you with the skills needed to develop efficient and high-performance digital systems from concept to implementation.

What is VLSI DM-PT?

The VLSI Design Methodologies course is a front-end VLSI design program that covers the entire VLSI design flow, with a focus on digital design and RTL programming using Verilog HDL. Specifically designed for pre-final and final-year engineering students, this course introduces key VLSI fundamentals, helping students build a strong foundation during their academic journey. After graduation, students can further enhance their skills through job-oriented VLSI courses, gaining placement support to jumpstart their careers in the industry.

Why join VLSI DM-PT?

The VLSI Design Methodologies course begins with an introduction to VLSI, covering key topics such as VLSI technology, SoC design, Moore’s Law, and the differences between ASIC and FPGA. It then takes you through each step of the complete VLSI design flow, providing detailed explanations at every stage. The course also covers comprehensive digital design concepts, including combinational circuits, sequential logic, and finite state machines (FSM). Finally, the course offers in-depth training in Verilog HDL programming, equipping you with the skills to become a hands-on RTL designer.

Key Features

• Online VLSI Design Methodologies
• Upgrade to Advanced ASIC Verification Course [VLSI VM] with placement assistance
• Online course with Support Material, Labs, and Projects
• Course Delivered by Industry Experts
• Live Q&A and Review Sessions
• Mobile Apps – Attend Anywhere Anytime
• Certificate on successful completion of the course
• Inexpensive Online VLSI Courses

VLSI DM-PT Curriculum

The curriculum of the VLSI Design Internship program is designed to teach key concepts in Digital Design, Verilog HDL, and VLSI Design. Through a combination of theoretical lessons, this program equips you with the foundational knowledge needed to work on industry-standard protocol-based projects.

Introduction to VLSI

• VLSI Design Flow
• ASIC vs FPGA
• RTL Design Methodologies
• VLSI Design Flow Steps

Digital Design

• Introduction to Digital Electronics
• Arithmetic Circuits
• Data processing Circuits
• Combinational Circuits – Design and Analysis
• Latches and Flip flops
• Shift Registers and Counters
• Sequential Circuits – Design and Analysis
• Memories and PLD
• Finite State Machine

Verilog HDL – RTL Coding and Synthesis

1. Introduction to Verilog HDL

• Applications of Verilog HDL
• Verilog HDL language concept
• Verilog language basics and constructs
• Abstraction levels

2. Data Types

• Type Concept
• Nets and registers
• Non-hardware equivalent variables
• Arrays

3. Verilog Operators

• Logical operators
• Bitwise and Reduction operators
• Concatenation and conditional
• Relational and arithmetic
• Shift and Equality operators
• Operators precedence

4. Assignments

• Type of assignments
• Continuous assignments
• Timing references
• Procedures
• Blocking and Non-Blocking assignments
• Execution branching
• Tasks and Functions

5. Finite State Machine

• Basic FSM structure
• Moore Vs Mealy
• Common FSM coding styles
• Registered outputs

6. Advanced Verilog for Verification

• System Tasks
• Compiler directives
• Internal variable monitoring
• File input and output

7. Synthesis Coding Style

• Unwanted latches
• Synthesizable operators
• RTL coding styles
• Synthesis errors

Verilog Mini Project RTL Coding and Synthesis

• Project Specification Analysis
• Understanding the architecture
• Module-level implementation and verification
• Building the top-level module