About This Course
This VLSI course is built on the industry-aligned curriculum from SKILLUMNI & Innovations. You will build strong foundations in VLSI concepts, semiconductor devices (PN junctions, MOS capacitors/transistors), and digital logic design.
You will progress through CMOS logic, VLSI design methodologies, low-power and testability concepts, physical design, ASIC design flow, verification and testing, FPGA design, analog circuit basics, design for manufacturability, and advanced topics such as SoC and IP cores.
Course Benefits
- 35+ hrs of Training
- Industry-based assessments
- Outcome-based learning
- Hands-on projects
- Lifetime LMS Access
- Industry certification
Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to VLSI
- • Definition of VLSI
- • Brief history of VLSI
- • Applications of VLSI
- • Advantages of VLSI
2. Semiconductor Devices
- • Introduction to semiconductors
- • Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
- • PN junctions
- • MOS Capacitors
- • MOS Transistors
3. Digital Logic Design
- • Boolean Algebra
- • Logic Gates and Combinational Circuits
- • Sequential Circuits
- • Flip-Flops and Latches
- • Counters and Registers
4. CMOS Logic Design
- • CMOS Transistor Operation
- • CMOS Logic Gates and Circuits
- • CMOS Timing Diagrams
5. VLSI Design Methodologies
- • Overview of the VLSI design process
- • Design specifications and requirements
- • Conceptual design and RTL coding
- • Design verification and testing
- • Layout Design
- • Design Synthesis
6. Advanced CMOS Logic Design
- • Timing Issues in Digital Circuits
- • Power Consumption in CMOS Circuits
- • Design for Testability (DFT)
- • Low-Power Design Techniques
7. Physical Design
- • Overview of Physical Design
- • Floor planning and Placement
- • Routing and Layout
- • Power Distribution Networks
8. ASIC Design Flow
- • Introduction to ASIC Design
- • ASIC Design Flow and Methodologies
- • Front-end Design
- • Back-end Design
9. Verification and Testing
- • Introduction to Verification and Testing
- • Simulation and Emulation
- • Formal Verification
- • Test Pattern Generation
- • Post-Silicon Validation
10. FPGA Design
- • Introduction to Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
- • FPGA Architecture and Configuration
- • HDL Programming for FPGAs
- • Design Tools for FPGAs
11. Analog Circuit Design
- • Introduction to Analog Circuit Design
- • Op-Amp Circuits
- • Filters and Amplifiers
- • Data Converter Circuits
12. Design for Manufacturability
- • Overview of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- • Yield and Reliability Issues
- • Layout Optimization for Yield Enhancement
- • Fault Modeling and Analysis
13. Advanced Topics in VLSI
- • System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
- • Intellectual Property (IP) Cores
- • Nanometer Scale CMOS Design
- • Emerging Technologies (Quantum Computing, Neuromorphic Computing, etc.)
Requirements
- Basic digital electronics fundamentals (recommended)
- Interest in chip design, ASIC/FPGA, or VLSI careers
- Computer with internet connection
- Willingness to learn HDL concepts and design flows
Material Includes
- 35+ Hours of Video Lectures
- Lifetime LMS Access
- Section Quizzes & Assessments
- Industry-Based Hands-on Projects
- Certificate of Completion
Why Choose This Course
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Structured on the VLSI curriculum from SKILLUMNI, from devices and CMOS logic to ASIC flows and physical design
Hands-On Projects
Apply VLSI concepts through design-flow case studies and guided exercises in logic, timing, and verification
Industry Certification
Earn a recognized certificate to advance in VLSI, ASIC/FPGA, and semiconductor roles
Mentor Support
Get guidance from experts in VLSI and chip design
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to course materials and updates
Career Support
Access placement assistance and connect with professionals in VLSI and semiconductor industry
Ready to Master VLSI?
Join students learning CMOS, ASIC flows, verification, and physical design. Start your VLSI journey today.