ECE 4740

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ECE 4740
Introduction to Digital (VLSI) Design

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

An introduction to digital very large-scale integration (VLSI) design from architectural considerations down to the layout level. Lecture, labs, and homework topics emphasize disciplined synchronous VLSI design and include topics of CMOS logic, layout, and timing; computer-aided design and analysis tools; electrical and performance considerations.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECE 3150.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2021FA

Outcomes

  • Quantitatively evaluate CMOS technology parameters for digital applications.
  • Design digital circuit modules at the module timing, circuit schematic and layout levels.
  • Perform digital circuit simulation and verification in the CAD software.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Culminating design experience (CDE) course.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ECE 5744

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7606 ECE 4740   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 21 - Mar 5, 2025

    • Molnar, A

    • R
    • Mar 6, 2025

    • Molnar, A

    • T
    • Mar 7 - Mar 12, 2025

    • Molnar, A

    • R
    • Mar 13, 2025

    • Molnar, A

    • TR
    • Mar 14 - May 6, 2025

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7607 ECE 4740   LAB 401

  •  
    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7745 ECE 4740   LAB 402

  •  
    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11264 ECE 4740   LAB 403

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    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11282 ECE 4740   LAB 404

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    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person