VLSI Design Syllabus 2025: Check Semester-wise Subjects & Syllabus

Graph Theory and Discrete Optimisation

This core subject will allow the students to have knowledge of discrete structures and how to apply those structures as a tool to solve the issues in a general communication network. Under this, students will learn about DFS- BFS algorithm, max-spanning tree algorithm, PERT- CPM complexity of algorithms, Chvatal theorem, Dirac theorem and more.

Digital Image Processing

This subject helps the students to learn the basics of digital image processing and how to perform the task using a tool. The primary focus of this course is to develop different computer systems to perform processing on an image. Compression, image acquisition, colour image processing, multi-resolution ad wavelets processing and morphological processing are some of the major topics that students will find in this course.

RF System Design

The course involves the valid application of transmission lines, antennae, and waveguides and an understanding of various principles of the electromagnetic field to design different RF devices. The students will also learn about the fundamentals of propagation, antennas, power amplifiers, small-signal, frequency synthesis, conversion of frequency and more.

ASIC Design

The course offers the students detailed knowledge about the physical design flow of IC. They will learn to use VLSI EDA tools to understand the flow of programmable ASIC. Furthermore, it also includes the steps to create a design using Verilog code. The students will be able to detect and resolve the issues in ASIC design.

Hardware and Software Co-Design

By going through this subject, you will understand the process of synergism of different software and hardware through the current VLSI design. This will help you enhance your knowledge in identifying and resolving issues based on the application domain, design methodology, and implementation technology.

Testing of VLSI Circuits

This course will help students understand how to choose an effective testing method to detect faulty chips after the manufacturing process. This course may include burn-in testing, manufacturing testing, verification testing, incoming inspection, etc. You will also get to know about the test vectors related to VLSI.

CMOS Device Modelling

This course primarily deals with MOS device modelling and understanding the working concepts of MOS devices. The course will help the students understand how semiconductor devices and MOSFET are modelled. Students will learn the application of MOSFET in different fields. Furthermore, it enables them to have knowledge of different advanced MOSFET structures, like FinFET and SOI FET.

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MEMS Design

Introduction to MEMS Design

This subject allows the students to learn more about MEMS, a technology used to develop small integrated devices and systems combining different electrical and mechanical components. You will also learn about micromachines or microsystem technology.

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Sequential Circuit Design

Sequential Circuit Design

This course educates students about static latches as well as registers. They will also learn about pulse registers, pipelining, monostable sequential circuits, sense amplifier-based registers, Schmitt triggers, etc.

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Digital Design

Digital Design

The student will learn and understand the transistor-level CMOS logic design. After completing this course, students will be able to develop models of small-sized CMOS circuits and know the different characteristics of a CMOS circuit construction.

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Embedded Systems

VLSI and Embedded Systems

The course is primarily focused on developing skills in students about designing circuits and semiconductor devices along with different architecting systems utilising various embedded systems, for example, memory, peripherals, CPUs and more. Students will learn about SOC design, VLSI design and its verification, Low-power VLSI design, advanced embedded systems, advanced microcontrollers, etc.

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CAD of Digital Systems

CAD of Digital Systems

The subject will help the students learn how to create 2D drawings and 3D models of objects digitally using CAD tools. This course will develop the skills in reviewing, modifying, and simulating the design before the chip is manufactured. Students will explore more about different advanced CAD programmes in this course.

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Digital Signal Processing

Digital Signal Processing Structures

As DSPs are widely used in different application areas, it has become a crucial part of VLSI. This subject is included in the programme to introduce the students to multiple DSP structures. You will learn the fundamentals of DSP, different DSP structures and methods to implement them, and know the designing complexities of different filters.

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VLSI Design Automation

Automation of VLSI Design

There is a huge requirement for different methods to automate different VLSI design methods effectively. This subject will introduce the students to different useful and efficient automation techniques. Students will acquire knowledge on the successful implementation of graph theory. You will explore multiple automation methods that can be used for VLSI interconnects.

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VLSI Technology

VLSI Technology

This subject focuses on different micro-fabrication processes, such as thermal, lithography, dopant diffusion, thermal oxidation, ion implantation, etc. You will understand the chemical and physical process of IC fabrication technology. It explains the physics of water fabrication and crystal growth. Furthermore, it will help you to learn different lithography techniques.

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Testing of VLSI Circuit

Testing of VLSI Circuit

This subject allows the students to develop their knowledge of different digital testing methods applied to VLSI design. On the other hand, they will learn to test various algorithms for digital circuits.

Digital System Synthesis and Verification

Verilog

System Verilog

Analysis of System Verilog

This specialisation allows the students to have detailed knowledge about the Verilog HDL language and helps them get a detailed insight into System C. They will also explore the object-oriented features of Verilog.

NANO Electronic

Single Electronics

Molecular Electronics

You will develop the skills and knowledge about using carbon nanotubes and SET in transistors design. It enables you to learn the basics of spintronics and molecular electronics.

Genetic Algorithms

Partitioning

Placement and routing

VLSI testing

This specialisation focuses on developing students’ knowledge of genetic algorithms. You will learn how to implement genetic algorithms to solve VLSI physical design problems effectively.

VLSI Design

CMOS VLSI Design

Ayan Banerjee, David Harris and Neil H.E.

This book gives a detailed explanation of CMOS VLSI design. All the interconnects, clocking processes and circuits of CMOS are properly explained in this. This book also covers helpful tutorials on Verilog, SPICE and VHDL.

CMOS

Basic VLSI Design

Kamran Eshraghian and Douglass A. Pucknell

This book covers all the things about VLSI, and students will also explore updated contents of gallium arsenide technologies, BiCMOS, nMOS, CMOS and more. It has all the modules that can help engineering students.

Circuits

Microelectronic Circuits

Adel S. Sedra, Keeneth C. Smith

By going through this book, students will be able to understand more than the latest CMOS technology. This book is considered the VLSI Bible. The complex concepts are explained with easy-to-understand examples.

Design Automation

Algorithms for VLSI Physical Design Automation

Naveed A. Sherwani

The book has detailed information on the design and fabrication of VLSI devices, VLSI physical design automation, data structures, fabrication process, physical design automation of MCMs and more.

VLSI Systems

Introduction to VLSI Systems and Circuits

John P. Uyemura

This book will help the students know more about logic design, high-level system considerations, fabrication, and silicon circuitry. It focuses on explaining layout, CMOS logic circuits, etc., in an understandable manner.

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IIT Delhi

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SRM University

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IISC Bangalore

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IIT Hyderabad

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NIT Silchar

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NIT Uttarakhand

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VIT Vellore

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NIT Rourkela

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NIT Warangal

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NIT Calicut