Analog Layout Design Course Curriculum
- Introduction and working knowledge of UNIX/Linux commands.
- File handling skills in UNIX/Linux.
- Introduction to programming languages used in IC Design.
- Revision of Analog, Digital electronics, and RLC Circuits.
- Introduction to MOSFET Theory & CMOS Circuits.
- Latch-up, Antenna Effect.
- Electro-migration (EM), IR Drop & Self-Heat (SH).
- Electrical Rule Check (ERC) and Design Rule Check (DRC).
- Well Proximity Effect (WPE), Length of Diffusion (LOD).
- Shallow Trench Isolation (STI), Metal Density effects.
- CMOS Fabrication Technology.
- Introduction to Second Order Effects in MOSFET.
- CMOS Stick Diagrams.
- Introduction to IC Circuit Layout and Physical Verification Tools.
- DRC, LVS, ERC, and Antenna Checks.
- Introduction to Analog Design Environment.
- Design of Inverter Circuit.
- Design and Parasitic Extractions of Inverter Layout.
- Analysis of INV Characteristics.
- Understanding of Time Delay Concepts.
- Common Centroid & Interdigitation Matching Techniques.
- Critical Signals Shielding Techniques.
- Constraint & Module Based Floor Planning Techniques.
- Guard / Seal Ring Techniques.
- STD Cell Layout Design Techniques.
- I/O Layout Design Techniques.
- Memory Layout Design Techniques.
- Layout Design & Physical Verification of Operational Amplifier.
- Layout Design & Physical Verification of Voltage Controlled Oscillator.
- Layout Design & Physical Verification of Bandgap Circuit.
- Layout Design & Physical Verification of Current Mirror.
- Complete Physical Verification Checks required for a Successful Tape-Out.
- Working on Critical Analog Circuits that are important in Industry.
- Mock interviews to simulate real job interviews.
- Personality improvement sessions to enhance soft skills and confidence.