CMOS VLSI Circuits & Arch.

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The topics include the principles of MOSFET transistors, characteristics of CMOS digital circuits, layout design and process, performance analysis of CMOS gates, circuit design styles using MOSFET, performance, area and power optimization of CMOS circuits. Commercial design and simulation tools will be used in the class. Laboratory assignments include design, layout, extraction and simulation.Lecture portion meets with EECE 455. Extra assignments, and/or final project will be required at the graduate level. Prerequisite: EECE 351 or equivalent. Offered every fall semester.