Advanced Digital Design

Catalog description

Introduction to semi-custom integrated circuit design; design methodology (design entry, simulation, cell placement, and macro libraries); optimization of designs based on macro libraries; design for testability; logic simulation; placement and routing algorithms for gate arrays and standard cells; PLA-based programmable logic devices; programmable gate arrays; design projects using CAD systems. Components: Laboratory, Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: a "C-" or better in COMPENG 3780 and senior standing Typically Offered: Fall