Discover comprehensive approaches to VLSI chip design, from Boolean algebra fundamentals to advanced logic synthesis and circuit optimization methods.
Discover comprehensive approaches to VLSI chip design, from Boolean algebra fundamentals to advanced logic synthesis and circuit optimization methods.
Dive into the world of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with this comprehensive course focused on logic design. Explore the fundamental algorithms and data structures behind powerful CAD tools used in designing complex VLSI chips. This intermediate-level course covers advanced Boolean algebra, logic representation techniques like Binary Decision Diagrams (BDDs) and Boolean Satisfiability (SAT), and both two-level and multi-level logic synthesis methods. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and learn to optimize logic networks using various techniques, including don't care optimization.
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What you'll learn
Master computational Boolean algebra techniques for complex VLSI designs
Understand and implement Binary Decision Diagrams (BDDs) for efficient logic representation
Explore Boolean Satisfiability (SAT) algorithms and their applications in logic verification
Learn two-level logic synthesis methods, including the Reduce-Expand-Irredundant optimization loop
Develop skills in multi-level logic synthesis using the algebraic model and factoring techniques
Understand and apply various don't care optimizations in multi-level logic
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8 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a deep dive into the fundamental algorithms and techniques used in VLSI Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, focusing on logic design and optimization. Students will explore advanced computational Boolean algebra concepts, powerful logic representation methods like Binary Decision Diagrams (BDDs) and Boolean Satisfiability (SAT), and both two-level and multi-level logic synthesis techniques. The curriculum covers key topics such as logic network repair, recursive tautology checking, Boolean constraint propagation, kernel and co-kernel factoring, and various don't care optimizations. Through a combination of theoretical lectures, programming assignments, and problem sets, learners will gain practical experience with industry-standard CAD tools and develop a strong foundation in VLSI logic design principles.
Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Computational Boolean Algebra
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Boolean Representation via BDDs and SAT
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
2-Level Logic Synthesis, and Multi-Level Logic Synthesis via the Algebraic Model
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Multilevel Factor Extract and Don't Cares
Module 5 · 6 Hours to complete
Final Exam
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Innovator in Integrated Circuit Design
Rob A. Rutenbar is an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has made significant contributions to the field of integrated circuit design over his extensive career. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1984 and spent 25 years on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University before joining Illinois in 2010 as the Head of the Computer Science Department. His research focuses on design tools for integrated circuits, encompassing synthesis, optimization, formal verification, simulation, and geometric layout. Rutenbar co-founded Neolinear Inc. to commercialize innovative analog circuit design tools and served as Chief Scientist until its acquisition by Cadence in 2004. His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including being named a Fellow of both the IEEE and ACM, and receiving prestigious awards such as the Semiconductor Research Corporation Aristotle Award and the IEEE CAS Industrial Pioneer Award. In addition to his research, Rutenbar has been actively involved in education, launching MOOCs on chip design tools that have attracted over 60,000 learners globally. His work continues to influence both academic and industry practices in integrated circuit design and technology innovation.
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