Course Overview

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Synthesis and Static Timing Analysis (STA), which are critical steps in the VLSI design flow. The course will cover fundamental concepts, methodologies, and tools used in Synthesis and STA, equipping students with the ability to optimise and verify digital circuits for performance, area, and power.

Who Should Enroll?

• Fresh graduates and entry-level engineers in the semiconductor industry.
• Working professionals seeking to enhance their VLSI design skills.
• Anyone with a basic understanding of digital design and HDL (Verilog/VHDL).

Course Duration

• Duration: 8-12 weeks
• Mode: Online/Hybrid/In-person
• Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of digital electronics and HDL (Verilog/VHDL)

Course Modules

1. Introduction to VLSI Design Flow

• Overview of the VLSI design process
• Importance of Synthesis and STA in the design flow

2. Fundamentals of Synthesis

• RTL (Register-Transfer Level) design using Verilog/VHDL
• Logic synthesis concepts
• Technology libraries and standard cells
• Synthesis optimization goals: performance, area, power

3. Synthesis Process

• RTL to gate-level netlist transformation
• Logic optimization techniques
• Technology mapping
• Constraint handling and optimization
• Synthesis tools overview (Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Genus, etc.)
• Hands-on labs: Synthesis of sample designs

4. Introduction to Static Timing Analysis (STA)

• Importance of timing analysis in digital design
• Basics of timing paths and clock domains
• Setup and hold times
• Timing constraints and slack

5. Detailed STA Concepts

• Timing path analysis: setup and hold checks
• Clock tree synthesis and clock distribution networks
• Multi-cycle paths and false paths
• Timing exceptions and constraints
• STA tools overview (Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Tempus, etc.)
• Hands-on labs: Performing STA on sample designs

6. Advanced Topics in Synthesis and STA

• Power optimization techniques during synthesis
• Handling multi-voltage and multi-mode designs
• Analysing and mitigating timing violations
• Advanced timing analysis techniques: On-chip variation (OCV), PVT corners, etc.
• Incremental synthesis and ECOs (Engineering Change Orders)

7. Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Real-world examples and case studies of synthesis and STA
• Best practices and common pitfalls
• Industry trends and future directions

11. Project and Assessment

• Final project involving the synthesis and STA of a complex digital design
• Course assessment through quizzes, assignments, and project evaluation

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the synthesis and STA processes in VLSI design.
• Develop the ability to write and optimise RTL code for synthesis.
• Learn to use industry-standard tools for synthesis and STA.
• Acquire the skills to perform timing analysis and optimise digital designs for performance, area, and power.
• Understand advanced synthesis and STA techniques and their applications in real-world designs.

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Enhance your VLSI design skills and advance your career with our Synthesis & STA course. Gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in the semiconductor industry.

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