VLSI Design (Self-Paced Professional Training)

The VLSI Design Course – Beginner to Intermediate is a comprehensive, industry-aligned program designed for students, graduates, and working professionals who want to build strong foundations in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and modern chip design methodologies.

The course begins with VLSI fundamentals, explaining the evolution of integrated circuits, CMOS technology advantages, Moore’s Law, and real-world applications of VLSI in smartphones, automobiles, medical electronics, AI hardware, and consumer devices. Learners gain a complete understanding of the VLSI design flow, from system specification and RTL coding to logic synthesis, physical design, fabrication, and testing.

As the course progresses, you will master digital logic design, including number systems, Boolean laws, Karnaugh Maps, canonical forms, logic gates, counters, flip-flops, shift registers, and memory systems. These concepts form the backbone of reliable and optimized chip design.

A major focus of the course is Verilog HDL, where learners explore behavioral modeling, gate-level modeling, timing delays, looping constructs, system tasks, compiler directives, functions, and tasks. You will understand how hardware is described, simulated, verified, and synthesized in real-world VLSI workflows.

The course also introduces FPGA design flow, using industry-relevant tools such as EDA Playground and Xilinx Vivado, helping learners understand simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, resource utilization, and bitstream generation.

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong conceptual and practical understanding of VLSI design, preparing them for core electronics roles, VLSI internships, FPGA projects, higher studies, or advanced ASIC design training.

What You Will Learn (Chapter Highlights)

VLSI & Digital Design Foundations

• VLSI fundamentals, CMOS technology, and Moore’s Law

• Number systems and complements

• Applications of VLSI in modern electronics

Logic Design & Optimization

• Boolean algebra and minimization techniques

• Karnaugh Maps (2, 3, and 4 variables)

• Canonical forms (SOP, POS)

• Universal gates (NAND, NOR)

Sequential Circuits & Memory

• Counters and registers

• Flip-flops (SR, JK, D, T)

• Shift registers (SISO, SIPO, PISO, PIPO)

• RAM, ROM, SRAM, DRAM, and Flash memory

Verilog HDL & Modeling

• Behavioral and gate-level modeling

• Blocking vs non-blocking assignments

• Timing controls and delays

• Loops, system tasks, compiler directives

• Functions and tasks for modular design

FPGA Design & Industry Exposure

• FPGA design flow and constraints

• Simulation, synthesis, placement, and routing

• Timing and resource reports

• Project selection and research guidance

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the complete VLSI design lifecycle

• Apply CMOS concepts in digital circuit design

• Design and optimize logic using Boolean algebra and K-Maps

• Write, simulate, and debug Verilog HDL code

• Implement sequential circuits and memory systems

• Understand FPGA workflows and design reports

• Prepare for VLSI internships, interviews, and advanced courses