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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

VLSI chip is a modern and complex chip that is often called a remarkable beast. It packs a billion transistors, logic gates employed in millions to compute and control, huge memory blocks, a third party worked, pre-designed functions that come in blocks (IP blocks or Intellectual Property blocks) embedded in the chip. How can you actually design this chip? The sequence of CAD tools that use abstract descriptions provided for the chip which are refined meticulously in steps to come up with a final design.

This course is a second part of the VLSI CAD course called the certification course on VLSI CAD Part II: Layout. The course focuses on the important tools that are used for designing and creating an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an SoC design process (System of Chip). The main target of this course is to help candidates develop an understanding and better knowledge of the key geometrical and logical representations that make it feasible to map from the logic part to layout and particularly to route, place, to evaluate the perfect timing of the large logic networks.

The VLSI CAD Part II: Layout certificate programme goal is that candidates should be able to utilize and understand the working of tools right at the basic level of its fundamental logic and algorithms and the supporting data structures. The Course is well-curated to include ASIC routing and placement, technology mapping, Analysis of timing involved, etc

The Highlights

Completely Flexible deadlines
Self-paced course to suit schedules of working candidates.
Approx. 24 hours of video learning material
Certificate on completion
Shareable certificate to LinkedIn profile and resume, etc
Classes and course material available
English Subtitles to class videos
Offered by Illinois

Programme Offerings

Self Paced Online Classes
assignments
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4844	yes	Coursera

The VLSI CAD Part II: Layout programme offers the certificate course to candidates at a fee of Rs. 4,844
This course fee will include the certificate charges which will be given after completion of the course.
Candidates can choose the free audit option to take the course free. This is a great way for students to develop an understanding of the subject, however, this mode will not award a certificate.

Course	Fee
VLSI CAD Part II: Layout	Rs. 4,844

Eligibility Criteria

Work Experience

Candidates applying for this programme must have experience in different programming language namely, Python, C++, C, Java, etc

Candidates must also have a basic understanding of algorithms focusing majorly on the recursive algorithms. and data structures.

Candidates should understand finite state machine design, Boolean algebra, gates, Kamps, calculus and linear algebra.

Understanding of RC Linear circuits at an introductory level is a must.

Certification Qualifying Details

The Course on VLSI CAD Part II: Layout awards a certificate to all those candidates who take the complete course and also submit every graded assignment and pass them satisfactorily.

What you will learn

Designing skills

Candidates who complete this programme on VLSI CAD Part II: Layout will have insights on the following topics-

Working knowledge of ASIC placement, the process, and results in synthesis. Knowledge of using mathematical optimization and an iterative method to do large scale placement tasks in VLSI
Working with technological mapping. It is a critical step that comes between Layout and Logic. It helps candidates in translating the output of synthesis.
Develop an understanding of VLSI CAD tools and how to utilize them in your own venture and workplace.
Using the CAD application to create VLSI designs and hands-on experience in the field by solving assignments and problems that are given out throughout the course.
Applying all the tools and experience of the emerging field and utilizing it to their advantage.

Who it is for

Computer Programmer

The VLSI CAD Part II: Layout programme is a relevant course that can suit candidates of multi-disciplinary range and impart an understanding of the VLSI field.

The course can be a great help to the following:

For candidates looking to learn the VLSI CAD tools and related techniques like the Placement, layout and timing, etc to utilise in their designing careers.
Professionals in the field of designing and CAD software use looking for answers to the complex placement and timing analysis challenges in VLSI.
Candidates are willing to learn how CAD tools function with VLSI at the basic fundamental and algorithmic level and better utilise the experience of course in their work.

Admission Details

To take admission in this Course on VLSI CAD Part II: Layout the procedure is extremely simple. Candidates may take these simple steps to register-

Step 1: Go to the homepage of the course and press the ‘Enroll.’ button.

Step 2: Create an account with Coursera by registering with a Google / Facebook account. Existing account holders can just simply log in.

Step 3:Next the candidates can choose to buy the course by clicking enrol and then paying the course fee. Candidates can also choose to audit the course for free. However, Please note that the ‘free audit ‘option doesn’t provide a certificate.

Step 4: Candidates also have the option to choose from a free 7-day trial of Coursera plus, it is the paid version of Coursera. This is a great way to experience the premium benefits before buying.

Step 5: The candidates buying the course will have to pay the course fee from any of the available payment modes on the website.

Step 6: After the course fee payment / enrolling for the free audit course, candidates have access to the video lectures in the course and relevant reading material.

Step 7: Candidates download the videos and reading material to watch at their own pace. They can also reset deadlines in case they lose momentum due to any reason.

The Syllabus

Videos

Two Tools Tutorial
Welcome and Introduction

Readings

Syllabus
Tools For This Course

Practice Exercise

Demographics Survey

Videos

Basics
Wirelength Estimation
Simple Iterative Improvement Placement
Iterative Improvement with Hill Climbing
Simulated Annealing Placement
Analytical Placement: Quadratic Wirelength Model
Analytical Placement: Quadratic Placement
Analytical Placement: Recursive Partitioning
Analytical Placement: Recursive Partitioning Example

Readings

Week 1 Overview
Week 1 Assignments

Videos

Technology Mapping Basics
Technology Mapping as Tree Covering
Technology Mapping—Tree-ifying the Netlist
Technology Mapping—Recursive Matching
Technology Mapping—Minimum Cost Covering
Technology Mapping—Detailed Covering Example

Readings

Week 2 Overview
Week 2 Assignments

Practice Exercise

Problem Set #1

Videos

Routing Basics
Maze Routing: 2-Point Nets in 1 Layer
Maze Routing: Multi-Point Nets
Maze Routing: Multi-Layer Routing
Maze Routing: Non-Uniform Grid Costs
Implementation Mechanics: How Expansion Works
Implementation Mechanics: Data Structures & Constraints
Implementation Mechanics: Depth First Search
From Detailed Routing to Global Routing

Readings

Week 3 Overview
Week 3 Assignments

Practice Exercise

Problem Set #2

Videos

Basics
Logic-Level Timing: Basic Assumptions & Models
Logic-Level Timing: STA Delay Graph, ATs, RATs, and Slacks
Logic-Level Timing: A Detailed Example and the Role of Slack
Logic-Level Timing: Computing ATs, RATs, Slacks, and Worst Paths
Interconnect Timing: Electrical Models of Wire Delay
Interconnect Timing: The Elmore Delay Model
Interconnect Timing: Elmore Delay Examples

Readings

Week 4 Overview
Week 4 Assignments

Practice Exercise

Problem Set #3

Practice Exercise

Problem Set #4
Final Exam
End of Course Survey

Instructors

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the advantages of doing the course on Coursera?

Coursera courses are taken by experts from the industry as well as leading universities in the world. They specialize in their subjects and fields and offer practical solutions and insights into the currently encountered challenges in the field.

2: What can be done if candidates cannot understand a topic after a session?

Coursera offers a dedicated student forum. Candidates attending the course can interact and discuss subject doubts and queries. They can ask doubts 24x7 for a quick peer-reviewed answer. Coursera offers email support too.

3: What background knowledge is compulsory to take this course?

Candidates are required to have programming experience (Python, C++, C, Java, etc). Also an understanding of Algorithms, logic, and data structures. An understanding of Kamps, Boolean algebra, gates, and flip flops, and finite state machine design will be advantageous.

4: Is the course online, or do I need to be present on campus for classes?

This course on VLSI CAD Part II: Layout is an online course. Candidates can view the lectures at their own time and pace online. The course does not require campus/classroom visits.

5: Do I have to take the course in a given order?

Yes. The starting classes are usually the orientation and building blocks of later classes. If the candidates start course material without the base information, it can disturb the proper flow of learning.

6: What is the duration of the course?

The course has 24 hours of online content for candidates to learn from. However, it is up to the candidates and they can take as much time to complete the viewing.

7: When can we have access to course material?

The course material is available to candidates on registration and enrolling for the course They can get instant access to all the course materials, course videos, and assignment files.

8: How can I get in touch for more details on the course?

For further details on the course or other support related queries about Coursera, candidates can get in touch with a team by Clicking here: https://www.coursera.org/about/contact.