Course Title: Integrated Circuit Design (PG)
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Integrated Circuit Design (PG)
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET2036 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2016 |
EEET2363 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Postgraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2012, Viet3 2012, Viet1 2013, Viet3 2013, Viet1 2014, Viet2 2014 |
Course Coordinator: Paul Beckett
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99255301
Course Coordinator Email: pbeckett@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
No formal courses. Knowledge of electronics, analogue and digital hardware design at undergraduate level is assumed.
Course Description
The course introduces the basic concepts and techniques used in modern Digital IC design, focussing specifically on CMOS technology. These cover the complete range of digital integrated circuit design from concept to implementation on silicon. A significant part of the course is taken up by a group design project in which students design a small part of an integrated circuit on advanced graphics workstations. The main topics covered include: design methodology; behavioural, logic and circuit simulation; floorplanning; geometric layout; circuit structures and techniques; testing and design for test, etc.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Generally, the capabilities you will acquire include:
• Technical competence in Digital Integrated Circuit design (DICD) and Implementation.
• Ability to formulate and solve problems in Digital Integrated Circuit design and implementation.
• DICD design skills.
• Teamwork and leadership skills through the project.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing (both textually and graphically).
• Lifelong learning skills, in particular the ability to undertake self-directed study.
In this course you will learn about Digital IC design, including the following topics:
• Static and Dynamic logic
• Sequential Logic in ICs
• Datapaths and Memories
• Testing and Design for Test
You will also learn about the tools required for IC design including:-
• SPICE simulations (transistor level)
• Logic simulations (design capture)
• Physical design tools (layout & extraction)
Specific topics include:
• Design and Manufacture of VLSI chips
• nMOS, CMOS, mixed signal...
• Architectural decisions
• Full custom design
• Cell based design
• Use of macro cells
Overview of Learning Activities
This course provides you with a number of learning opportunities:
Weekly lectures will guide you to important concepts and give you many practical hints for the design of digital systems.
The laboratory work will help you to connect theory with practice.
The project is a problem based learning activity that will require you to exercise many of the skills required for the design of digital systems.
The course resources, also accessible from the Web, have links to on-line resources for you to access and expand your knowledge of the topics.
The lab project will develop your team skills and give you experience in industry relevant tasks and ways of working.
Overview of Learning Resources
The learning resources for this course include:
Lecture Notes prepared by the Teaching staff.
Recommended reference books: See the course guide Part B available at the start of classes for the list of references.
Relevant embedded equipment and software will be made available in laboratories and for loan where possible.
Course content will made available on-line.
Overview of Assessment
SPICE Exercise
Major Project: oral assessment + report;
Final examination.