Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Online Post Graduate Diploma in VLSI Design

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Online PG Diploma

About Programme

Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Design is a cornerstone of modern electronics, enabling the creation of complex integrated circuits that power everything from smartphone and computers to medical devices and automotive systems. As technology continues to advance toward higher performance, lower power consumption, and smaller form factors, the demand for skilled VLSI design experts has grown exponentially. A VLSI design programme equips students and professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to design, analyze, and optimize semiconductor devices and VLSI circuits and systems. Through a blend of theoretical foundations, hands on laboratory, experience, and exposure to industry standard tools, the programme prepares learners to contribute to cutting edge innovations in chip design, electronic system development, and next generation hardware technologies. IIT Delhi's Online PG Diploma in VLSI Design is your opportunity to master the art of VLSI Design and contribute to the growth of semiconductor industry, nation and mankind.

Whether you are an engineering student, working professional or a VLSI enthusiast, this programme provides the skills and confidence to excel in Semiconductor and VLSI Design.

Programme Content

1. Semester 1

Course 1: Fundamental Circuit Analysis (3 Credit)

Content: Network analysis techniques, network theorems, transient and steady state analysis, Network graphs, two port networks, transmission lines, scattering matrix, network synthesis, Butterworth and Chebyshev approximations, Active and passive filter Design.

Learning Outcome: To perform circuit analysis, and analyze time domain and frequency domain behavior of circuits. To design and analyze different filters and its circuits.

Course 2: Digital Electronics (3 Credit)

Content: Number systems, combinational and sequential circuits, Asynchronous, synchronous counters. Finite state machines, Mealy, Moore machines. Static timing analysis, Memories. Introduction to logic families, Static and dynamic logic, HDL language (Verilog).

Learning Outcome: To understand the fundamental principles of digital systems, Analyze and design basic digital circuits using combinational and sequential logic. Apply digital electronics concepts to real-world applications by constructing and testing digital circuits using hardware and simulation tools.

Course 3: Fundamentals of Analog circuit design (3 Credit)

Content: Small signal analysis, negative feedback, introduction to MOSFETs, biasing circuits, single stage amplifiers, frequency analysis of single stage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, frequency compensation and two-stage OTA.

Learning Outcome: To understand the fundamentals of analog circuit design. To design basic analog circuits such as amplifiers, current mirrors and biasing circuits. To get an exposure of use of analog circuits in real life application.

Course 4: MOS VLSI (3 Credit)

Content: CMOS process, scaling, yield and reliability, static CMOS combinational logic: physical design and optimization, static CMOS/MOS sequential logic physical design and optimization, other CMOS logic families, clock domain crossing, static and dynamic power analysis, Memories.

Learning Outcome: Understand Digital combinational logic design structures and optimization Methods using various MOS and CMOS Logic Families. Delay models and their effects on circuit performance. Power and area optimization techniques.

Course 5: Mini Project (3 Credit)

A live project on advanced circuit design.

Learning Outcome: Will be able to design and analyze circuits for real world problems.

2. Semester 2

Course 6: Advanced Analog design (3 Credit)

Content: Basics of IC design, negative feedback, frequency compensation, noise analysis, slew and mismatch in op-Amp, biasing scheme, Single stage operational amplifier and its frequency analysis, multi stage op-Amps Voltage and current references, Basics of switched capacitor circuit, filters, oscillators

Learning Outcome: To understand the fundamentals of analog IC design, to gain an expertise of different analog circuits required for design and to get an exposure of use of analog circuits in real life problems.

Course 7: Mixed signal circuit design (3 Credits)

Content: Switched capacitor circuit principles and applications in filter design, design and analysis of switches, sample and hold circuits, data converters: static and dynamic characteristics, comparators, classification. Flash, pipeline, SAR ADCs, discrete-time and continuous time delta-sigma ADCs, introduction to DACs and its design.

Learning Outcome: In-depth knowledge on design and characterisation of mixed signal circuit blocks such as switched capacitor based filters, digital to analog converters (DACs) and analog to digital converters (ADCs).

Course 8: IEC Lab (3 Credits)

Content: Introduction to CMOS design flow, schematic design and simulation, DC and AC analysis, noise analysis, stability analysis, Layout design, DRC, LVS and Parasitic extraction, Simulation of parasitic extracted netlist.

Learning Outcome: Understand the use of VLSI Design tools for layout design and verification (DRC), circuit simulation, estimation of area, timing, and power. Design of standard cells, elementary understanding of hierarchical design using tools. Design of a medium complexity VLSI block to meet prescribed area, timing and power specifications.

Course 9: Major Project (6 Credits)

Content: This project provides learners with the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in previous courses for development of Integrated electronics, circuits and systems. Identify a real-world problem, design a circuit, system or algorithmic solution, and validate it through industry relevant simulation tools and experimentation.

Learning Outcome: Design, analyze and solve a problem in the area of Integrated electronics, circuits and systems. Effectively communicate technical findings through written and oral formats, demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to reflect on the broader impact of Integrated electronics, circuits and systems related technologies.

3. Total Credits: 30 credits

NOTE: The sessions will be delivered by IIT Delhi faculty and Industry Experts brought by the Programme coordinator only.

*Kindly Note: Curriculum is subject to change and modification, as per the requirement of the programme. IIT Delhi and Programme Coordinator’s decision will be final.

DISCLAIMER:Online PG Diplomas are the academic programme of IIT Delhi, and there is no campus placement or assistance provided from IIT Delhi in these programmes.

The evaluation of minor and major projects is subject to the faculty's discretion, based on academic guidelines and instructional objectives. Assessment criteria may vary depending on the nature of the project and its alignment with the course framework.

Programme Audience

Eligibility Criteria

Graduates, Postgraduates and Working Professionals with B.E./ B.Tech . in Electrical Engineering, Electronics engineering or equivalent in related areas and M.Sc . (Physics/ Electronics)

Programme Benefits

Earn Prestigious Online PG Diploma From IIT Delhi

Comprehensive Curriculum Covering - Foundation Of Circuit Design, Analog And Digital VLSI Design, IC Design, Digital System Design And Verifications

Engage In Interactive Live Sessions, Design Excercises And Industry Oriented Projects

Develop Competencies For Roles In Semiconductor And VLSI Industries

Affiliate Alumni Status From IIT Delhi

In-demand, Industry-focused Tools

A Two-day Thorough Campus Immersion During The Programme

210 Hours Of Live Online Learning And 180 Hours Of Project Experience

Sessions By IIT Delhi Faculties And VLSI Industry Experts

Rich Peer-group Learning And Networking

Establish A Successful Career In VLSI Industry

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