ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, IET LUCKNOW

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

SESSION- 2020-21(ODD Semester)

REC 702 VLSI DESIGN

Name of
VLSI DESIGN Semester 7
Subject
Name Of
Dr. SUBODH WAIRYA
Faculty
Subject Name of the Subject
L T P CT TA Total ESE Credit
Code Subject Total
REC 702 VLSI Design 3 0 0 20 10 30 70 100 3

Course Objective: student will be able to:

1. Attain knowledge about the basic concepts of VLSI and its circuit
designing.
2. Understand the MOS inverters and its characteristics.
3. Implement and analyze combinational and sequential CMOS logic circuits.
4. Gain the knowledge of Dynamic logic circuits and semiconductor memories.
5. Develop the knowledge of low power VLSI designing and testing (design)
techniques.

S. No. Course outcomes according to Bloom’s cognitive Level

1 REC702. Discover Different kinds of VLSI Design Methodologies, VLSI Design Flow,
1 Design Hierarchy, Concepts of Regularity, Modularity and
Locality .MOSFET Fabrication. Scaling and Small geometry effects and
capacitances

2 REC702. Demonstration of MOS Inverters like Resistive Load and CMOS Inverter and its
2 switching Characteristics.

3 REC702. Analysis of Combinational MOS Logic Circuits with CMOS transmission gates
3 (pass gates) and Sequential MOS Logic Circuits and CMOS D latch and edge
triggered FF.
4 REC702. Illustration of basic principle of pass transistor Circuits and introduction of
4 Semiconductor memories like DRAM, SRAM, ROM, flash memory.

5 REC702. Discuss MOS concepts and also introduction of Low – Power CMOS Logic Circuits
5 and Design for Testability.

Course Outcomes:
REC702.1 basic VLSI design technologies and Scaling
Describe and apply fundamentals
(CO1)
and small scale geometry effects.
REC702.2 Demonstrate MOS Inverters like Resistive Load and CMOS Inverter and its
(CO2) switching Characteristics.
REC702.3 Solve Combinational and Sequential MOS Logics and SR latch circuits, clocked
(CO3) latch and FF circuits, CMOS D latch and edge triggered FF.
REC702.4 Classify and explain pass transistors and Semiconductor memories.
(CO4)
REC702.5 Summarize MOS concepts and invent Low – Power CMOS Logic Circuits and assemble
(CO5) the knowledge for testing of design.

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Outcomes (POs)& Program Specific Outcomes
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Mapping Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes

Correlation Matrix Note: Enter numbers 1, 2 or 3, where the correlation levels are matching
1. Slightly (Low), 2. Moderately (Medium), 3. Substantially (High).
If there is no correlation, the cell is to be left blank or put -).
Course PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
Outcomes
REC702.1 H L L - - - - - - - - -
(CO1)
REC702.2 M M M L - - - - - - - -
(CO2)
REC702.3 M H L M M - - - - - - -
(CO3)
REC702.4 M M H H - - - - - - - -
(CO4)
REC702.5 M M M - - - M - - - - M
(CO5)
Average M M M M M - M - - - - M
Justification of CO-PO Mapping:
CO1 with PO1 The students will have a proper knowledge of VLSI Design Methodologies.
CO1 with PO2 The students can solve basic problems pertaining to MOS
CO1 with PO3 The students can be able to design proper design flow of circuits.
CO2 with PO1 The students will gain knowledge of basic MOS inverters and its switching characteristics.
CO2 with PO2 The students can solve problems basic MOS inverters and its switching characteristics.

CO2 with PO3 The students can be able to design basic MOS inverters and its switching characteristics.

CO2 with PO4 The students can attempt to solve complex problems pertaining to MOS inverters and its
switching characteristics.
CO3 with PO1 The students will have a proper knowledge of Combinational MOS Logic Circuits and
Sequential MOS Logic Circuits.
CO3 with PO2 The students can analyse problems with respect to Combinational MOS Logic Circuits and
Sequential MOS Logic Circuits.
CO3 with PO3 The students can design efficient Combinational MOS Logic Circuits and Sequential MOS
Logic Circuits.
CO3 with PO4 The students can develop complex models and solve problems relating to Combinational
MOS Logic Circuits and Sequential MOS Logic Circuits.
CO4 with PO1 The students will learn basic principle of pass transistor Circuits and introduction of
Semiconductor memories like DRAM, SRAM, ROM, flash memory.
CO4 with PO2 Students can solve basic problems relating to pass transistors.
CO4 with PO3 The students can be able to design CMOS transmission gates (pass gates),SR latch
circuits, clocked latch and FF circuits, CMOS D latch and edge triggered
FF.
CO4 with PO4 The students can calculate complex problem of Sequential MOS Logic Circuits like
Dynamic CMOS circuits.
CO5 with PO1 The students can be able to test different types of digital systems and Fault types and
models.
CO5 with PO2 The students can be able to design Low – Power CMOS Logic Circuits.

CO5with PO3 The students can be able to design the needful MOS circuits and their power consumption
techniques.
CO5with PO7 The students can design low power MOS circuits and better power consumption techniques
for sustainability of environment
CO5with PO12 Life long learning of VLSI design

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Mapping Course Outcomes with Program Specific Outcomes:

Course Outcomes Program Specific Outcomes
PSO1 PSO2 PSO3

REC702.1 (CO1) 3 - 2
REC702.2 (CO2) 3 3 2
REC702.3 (CO3) - 3 -
REC702.4 (CO4) - - 2
REC702.5 (CO5) - - 3
Average 3 3 2.25

 Degree ( Program) Outcomes (Program Specific Outcomes as defined by the

Degree course)

PSO An ability to understand the concepts of basic Electronics & Communication

1 Engineering and to apply them to various areas like Signal processing, VLSI,
Embedded systems, Communication Systems, Digital & Analog Devices, etc
PSO An ability to solve complex Electronics and Communication Engineering
2 problems, using latest hardware and software tools, along with analytical skills to
arrive cost effective and appropriate solutions.
PSO Wisdom of social and environmental awareness along with ethical responsibility
3 to have a successful career and to sustain passion and zeal for real-world
applications using optimal resources as an Entrepreneur

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Justification of CO-PSO Mapping:

CO1 with PSO1 The students can be able to apply the concepts basic VLSI design
methods and Scaling and small scale geometry effects.
CO2 with PSO1 The students can implement the various basic design of MOS inverters
and its switching characteristics.
CO2 with PSO2 The students can solve andapply the knowledge of MOS circuits on
Combinational and Sequential MOS Logics..
CO3 with PSO2 The students can solve complex CMOS transmission gates (pass
gates),SR latch circuits, clocked latch and FF circuits, CMOS
D latch and edge triggered FF.
CO4 with PSO3 The students can integrate all the knowledge regarding MOS circuits on
integrated with its implementation.
CO5 with PSO3 The students can assemble all the information of low power dissipation
which is the necessity of real world applications.
Contribution to Outcomes will be achieved through content delivery:
Modes of content delivery:
i Classroom Teaching v Self-Learning Online Resources ix Industry Visit
ii Assignment/Tutorial vi Slides x Group Discussion
iii Remedial Coaching vii Simulations/Demonstrations xi Seminar/Oral
iv Lab Experiment viii Expert Lecture xii Case Study

CO Mapping With Content

Modes of Delivery
S. Course i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x xi xii
No Outcomes
1 REC702.1 x x
(CO1)
2 REC702.2 x x x x
(CO2)
3 REC702.3 x x
(CO3)
4 REC702.4 x x
(CO4)
5 REC702.5 x x x
(CO5)

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REC 702 VLSI DESIGN 3 0 0

Unit Topics Lectures
Introduction: Overview of VLSI Design Methodologies, VLSI Design 8
Flow, Design Hierarchy, Concepts of Regularity, Modularity and
Locality MOSFET Fabrication: Fabrication process flow, NMOS and
CMOS fabrication, layout design rules, stick diagram and mask layout
I
design.
MOS Transistor : MOS Structure, The MOS System under external bias,
Operation of MOSFET, MOSFET - Current /Voltage Characteristics,
Scaling and Small geometry effects and capacitances
MOS Inverters: Introduction, Resistive Load Inverter, 8
Inverters with n-type MOSFET load, CMOS Inverter.
MOS Inverters - Switching Characteristics: Introduction,
II Delay – Time
Definitions, Calculation of Delay Times, and Inverter
Design with Delay
Constraints.
Combinational MOS Logic Circuits: Introduction, MOS logic 8
circuits with depletion NMOS Loads, CMOS logic circuits,
complex logic circuits, CMOS
III Transmission gates (pass gates).Sequential MOS Logic
Circuits: Introduction, behavior bistable elements SR latch
circuits, clocked latch and FF circuits, CMOS D latch and
edge triggered FF..
Dynamic logic circuits: Introduction, basic principle of pass transistor 8
circuits, synchronous dynamic circuit techniques, dynamic CMOS
IV
circuit Techniques, domino CMOS logic. Semiconductor memories:
Introduction, DRAM, SRAM, ROM, flash memory.
Low – Power CMOS Logic Circuits: Introduction, Overview of Power 8
Consumption, Low – Power Design through voltage scaling, Estimation
and Optimization of switching activity, Reduction of Switched
V
Capacitance and Adiabatic Logic Circuits. Design for Testability:
Introduction, Fault Types and Models, Controllability and Observability,
Ad Hoc Testable Design Techniques, Scan Based and BIST Techniques

Content beyond the Syllabus:

1. Students will be encouraged to simulate the MOS structure son PSPICE software.
2. Design of innovative application oriented MOS (Combinational and Sequential) circuits using
Hobby Circuits.
3. Industry based application of VLSI and embedded system is encouraged.
Text Book:
1. Sung-Mo Kang & Yosuf Leblebici, "CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis & Design", TMH.
2 Debaprasad Das, “VLSI Design” OXFORD University Press.
3.CMOS, Circuit Design, Layout Simulation, “R Jacob Baker WILEY Publication.

Reference Books:
1. D. A. Pucknell and K. Eshraghian,"Basic VLSI Design: Systems and circuits", PHI
2. W. Wolf, Modern VLSI Design: System on Chip, Pearson.
3.Rabaey,Pedram,“LowPowerDesignMethodologies”KluwerAcademic,1997

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Establish the correlation between the courses and the Program Outcomes(POs)& Program Specific
Outcomes
(Program Outcomes as mentioned in Annexure I and Program Specific Outcomes as defined by the Program)

PO1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics and science, with fundamentals
of Electronics and Communication Engineering to be able to solve complex engineering
problems related to ECE.
PO2 Problem Analysis: Identify, Formulate, review research literature and analyze complex
engineering problems related to ECE and reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/Development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems related to
ECE and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety and the cultural societal and environmental
considerations.
PO4 Conduct Investigations of Complex problems: Use research–based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to Electronics Engineering related
complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 The Engineer and Society: Apply Reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
ECE professional Engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the ECE professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge
of, and need for sustainable development
PO8 Ethics: Apply Ethical Principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
PO9 Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in
diverse teams and in multidisciplinary Settings
PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large such as able to comprehend and with write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and receive
PO11 Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in
a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.
PO12 Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning the broadest context of technological change.

 List of PSO’s
PSO1 An ability to understand the concepts of basic Electronics & Communication Engineering and to
apply them to various areas like Signal processing, VLSI, Embedded systems, Communication
Systems, Digital & Analog Devices, etc
PSO2 An ability to solve complex Electronics and Communication Engineering problems, using latest
hardware and software tools, along with analytical skills to arrive cost effective and appropriate
solutions.
PSO3 Wisdom of social and environmental awareness along with ethical responsibility to have a
successful career and to sustain passion and zeal for real-world applications using optimal
resources as an Entrepreneur

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