M.SC. in Computer Engineering (Without Thesis)

EEE 533 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Digital VLSI Design

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
EEE 533	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	7.5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. Murat AŞKAR
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course covers the design fundamentals of digital VLSI circuits. The MOS transistor theory, CMOS technology will be discussed first briefly. Then circuit characterization needed for simulations will be studied, These will be followed by CMOS logic gate design and different logic structures will be discussed. Dynamic logic, clocking strategies, I/O structures, memory, low power design will be reviewed. Design strategies, chip design options, design and verification tools, CMOS testing will also be covered. Project work will be complementing the theoretical knowledge given in the course.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	be able to design and analyze CMOS logic circuits
2	be able to employ different CMOS circuit design strategies,
3	be able to analyze the dynamic logic circuits with different clocking strategies,
4	be able to do the analysis of memory circuits
5	be able to use VLSI design tools,
6	be able to the design and analysis of low power circuits
7	be able to design VLSI circuits using design software and do the simulations
8	be able to design and analyze the I/O circuits

Course Description

MOS Transistor Theory, CMOS Processing Technology, Circuit Characterization, CMOS Logic Gate Design, CMOS Logic Structures, Dynamic Logic and Clocking Strategies, I/O Structures, Memory, Low Power VLSI Design, Design Strategies, Chip Design Options, Design and Verification Tools, CMOS Testing

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	MOS Transistor Theory nMOS, pMOS, Threshold voltage, MOS Device Design Equations, MOS Transistor Model	Text book (Ch. 1&2)
2	CMOS Processing Technology n-well, p-well, twin-tub, layout design rules, circuit elements, latch-up	Text book (Ch. 3&4)
3	Circuit Characterization Resistance, capacitance, inductance estimation, switching characteristics, power dissipation, charge sharing, yield, scaling	Text book (Ch. 5&6)
4	Low Power Design Clocking strategies, low voltage techniques	Text book (Ch. 5&6)
5	CMOS Logic Gate Design Fan-in, fan-out, gate delays, transistor sizing,	Text book (Ch. 7)
6	I/O Structures Input, output pads	Text book (Ch. 8)
7	Physical Design of CMOS Logic Gates Complex logic gates layout	Text book (Ch. 9)
8	Clocking Strategies System timing, single-phase logic structures, two-phase clocking, four-phase clocking, clock distribution	Text book (Ch. 9)
9	Clocking Strategies System timing, single-phase logic structures, two-phase clocking, four-phase clocking, clock distribution	Text book (Ch. 10)
10	Subsytem Design Structured design	Text book (Ch. 11)
11	Memory Elements RAM, SRAM; DRAM, ROM, FIFO, LIFO structures	Text book (Ch. 12)
12	Design Strategies Structured design	Text book (Ch. 13)
13	Chip Design Options Programmable logic, standard-cell design, full-custom design	Text book (Ch. 14)
14	Design and Verification Tools Behavioral synthesis, Layout synthesis, simulation	Text book (Ch. 14)
15	CMOS Testing Fault models, design strategies for testing, chip and system level testing	Text book (Ch. 15)
16	Review of the Semester

Course Notes/Textbooks	- Neil Weste, David Harris, CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective, Addison-Wesley, 4th Edition, 2010 , ISBN-10: 0321547748, ISBN-13: 978-0321547743
Suggested Readings/Materials	- Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang, Yusuf Leblebici, Chul Woo Kim, “CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits Analysis & Design”, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 4 edition, 2014, ISBN-10: 0073380628, ISBN-13: 978-0073380629 - Related Research Papers

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6	LO 7	LO 8
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	5	30
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	6	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	4	60
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	5	10	50
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	45	45
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms			0
Final Exam	1	22	22
		Total	225

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Computer Engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.		-	-	-	X	-
2	Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Computer Engineering and their limitations.		-	-	-	-	X
3	Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data, can combine and use information from different disciplines.		-	-	-	-	X
4	Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary.		-	-	-	X	-
5	Defines and formulates problems related to Computer Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions.		-	-	-	X	-
6	Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs.		-	-	-	X	-
7	Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modelling, analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process.		-	-	-	X	-
8	Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations, can work independently and takes responsibility.		-	-	-	X	-
9	Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale.		-	-	-	X	-
10	Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form.		-	-	-	X	-
11	Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Computer Engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Computer Engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	X
12	Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity.		-	-	X	-	-