M.Tech. VLSI Design and Microelectronics, a four-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme, is designed to cater to the needs of working professionals in the semiconductor industry. It is a specialized postgraduate program focused on the design, development, and application of integrated circuits and semiconductor devices. It covers key areas like digital and analog VLSI design, semiconductor physics, fabrication technologies, and the use of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and labs, preparing students for real-world challenges in designing complex ICs. The program provides an interdisciplinary approach, combining hardware and software knowledge for solving complex problems in the industry.
Instructors:

Prof. K. Gopala Krishna

Prof. Satya Sudhakar Yedlapalli
English
Not specified
Overview
The M.Tech. VLSI Design and Microelectronics is a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) spanning four semesters. BITS Pilani's Work Integrated Learning Programmes are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Working professionals can attend contact classes from anywhere over a technology-enabled platform, mostly on weekends or after business hours. The programme offers courses covering back-end and front-end microelectronics, including Processor & SoC Design, Chip Design, VLSI CAD Tool Development, and Semiconductor Fabrication. Students have access to virtual labs providing cloud-based access to Cadence EDA tools, Vivado-ML, and Keil software, as well as remote labs providing access to STM-32 kits, Zedboards, and PYNQ boards from Xilinx. The dissertation project in the final semester enables students to apply concepts and techniques learned during the programme to a real-world complex project. The continuous evaluation system provides timely feedback to help busy professionals stay on course.
Why Master of Technology (MTech)?
M.Tech. VLSI Design and Microelectronics from BITS Pilani is a comprehensive four-semester Work Integrated Learning Programme specifically designed for working professionals in the semiconductor industry. This UGC-approved program prepares students to design and analyze analog, digital, and RF CMOS integrated circuits, providing both theoretical foundations and practical experience with industry-standard EDA tools. The curriculum spans key areas including MOS devices and microfabrication technology, analog IC design, CAD for VLSI design flow, and VLSI architecting, complemented by specialized electives in advanced digital systems, analog-mixed signal-RF, and other emerging technologies. Students benefit from virtual and remote labs offering access to professional tools like Cadence EDA, Vivado-ML, and Xilinx FPGA boards, enabling real-world application of concepts. Classes are conducted on weekends or after business hours via an online platform, allowing professionals to continue working while studying. The program culminates in a dissertation project and offers an easy EMI payment option with 0% interest, making it an ideal choice for ambitious engineers in the semiconductor industry seeking to advance their expertise and careers.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
UGC approved programme
Designed for professionals in the semiconductor industry
Online contact classes on weekends or after business hours
Covers both back-end and front-end microelectronics
Access to virtual and remote labs with industry-standard tools
Hands-on experience with Cadence EDA tools, Vivado-ML, and Xilinx boards
Dissertation project in final semester
Continuous evaluation system
EMI payment option with 0% interest
BITS Pilani Alumni status upon completion
Who is this programme for?
Semiconductor industry professionals
VLSI design engineers
IC fabrication specialists
Processor design engineers
Chip designers for analog/digital/mixed signal
System on Chip (SoC) architects
Micro-architects in electronics industry
EDA tool engineers
FPGA developers
Professionals seeking expertise in semiconductor technologies
Minimum Eligibility
Employed professionals holding Bachelor of Engineering in EEE / ECE / ENI / Computer Science or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks and minimum one year of work experience in relevant domains.
Frequently asked questions
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