Advanced VLSI Design

The Advanced VLSI Design course (40 hours) explores cutting-edge concepts in ASIC/FPGA architectures, low-power design, physical design automation, and emerging technologies like FinFETs and AI-driven VLSI. It covers CMOS circuit design, advanced Verilog/VHDL techniques, FPGA implementation, static timing analysis (STA), clock tree synthesis (CTS), and power optimization. Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Design Compiler, Xilinx Vivado, and Mentor Tessent ensures practical learning. The course also delves into VLSI testing, Built-in Self-Test (BIST), DFT, and AI in chip design, concluding with a capstone project and certification exam. Ideal for students and professionals aiming for physical design, verification, and FPGA-based careers, it provides a strong foundation in RTL-to-GDSII flow, digital system design, and industry best practices.

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Top Job Roles

VLSI Design Engineer, FPGA Design Engineer, ASIC Design Engineer, Physical Design Engineer, Analog IC Design Engineer          

Top Recruiting Companies in India

Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Wipro, HCL, Tata Elxsi, Sankalp Semiconductor, Saankhya Labs, Open-Silicon, eInfochips

Future Prospects in India

Rapid Market Growth – India’s semiconductor market is expected to grow from $52B (2024) to $103.4B by 2030 (CAGR ~13%).

Source: Finance India News

Strong Government Push – Govt. approved a $2.68B plan (2025) to promote electronic component manufacturing, creating 92,000 jobs.

Source: Reuters

High Career Demand – The VLSI sector offers strong job security with demand for skilled roles like AI/ML Hardware Engineer, IoT Chip Designer, and Automotive VLSI Engineer.

Source: LinkedIn, Leap Robots