CSE 4934 creditsPrereq: Pre-Requisite: CSE 341 OR EE 310 and Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Bioinformatics majors only.
CSE 493: Introduction to VLSI Electronics
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- Introduces VLSI electronics. VLSI is the integration of a large number of logic gates on a single semiconductor chip. Applications of VLSI include memory, microprocessors, and signal processing. Topics include digital system design; VLSI systems; CMOS circuits; use of CAD tools in the layout of full-custom and semi-custom integrated circuits. Project required. Emphasizes designing a working chip and understanding various steps in design. Typical projects: ALU, games, controllers.
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- Ramalingam Sridhar
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