NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 超大型積體電路設計導論(3403)
(Eng.) Introduction to VLSI Design
Offering Dept Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher HWANG,YIN-TSUNG
Department Department of Electrical Engineering / Undergraduate Language Chinese 英文/EMI Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course will address the basic materials for today’s VLSI design technology. The design perspectives covered in the lecture range from the physical level design, logic circuit design to the system level implementation. After taking this course, you should be able to design a moderate complexity VLSI circuit, from circuit to layout. This course, however, will not emphasize on the EDA tools usage and the detailed design flow. Those who are interested in these topics should take the VLSI Lab courses.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
After taking this course, you should be able to design a moderate complexity VLSI circuit, from circuit to layout.
1.ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and electrical engineering
2.ability to analyze, design, and integrate electrical engineering systems
3.ability to plan and use technical skills in research projects and various electrical engineering practices
4.ability to collect data, think independently, solve problems, and innovate
5.ability to guide, manage, plan, and communicate effectively, and demonstrate clearly, cultivate the spirit of teamwork, and understand the importance of engineering ethics
6.cultivation of a cosmopolitan worldview and understanding of high-tech trends
7.cultivation of self-study abilities and lifelong learning habits
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Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Logic Design with MOSFETs (1)
Week 3 Logic Design with MOSFETs (2)
Week 4 Physical structure of CMOS ICs
Week 5 Fabrication of CMOS ICs (1)
Week 6 Fabrication of CMOS ICs (2)
Week 7 Elements of Physical Design (1)
Week 8 Elements of Physical Design (2)
Week 9 midterm exam
Week 10 Electrical characteristics of MOSFETs
Week 11 Electronic analysis of CMOS logic gates (1)
Week 12 Electronic analysis of CMOS logic gates (2)
Week 13 Designing high speed CMOS logic networks
Week 14 Advanced techniques in CMOS logic circuits
Week 15 Arithmetic circuits in CMOS VLSI
Week 16 Memory design Cell based design flow final exam
self-directed
learning

Evaluation
1. Homework & quiz 35%
2. Midterm 30%
3. Final 35%
Textbook & other References
- John P. Uyemura, “Introduction to VLSI Circuits and Systems,” John Wiley & Sons, 2002, 全華科技圖書
- Jan M. Rabey, Anantha Chandraksan, Borivoje Nikolic, “Digital Integrated Circuits – a Design Perspective,” Prentice Hall, 2003, 東華書局
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
The electronic format (.pdf) of the lecture note will be available on the school’s iLearning system
Office Hours
arranged by e-mail communication
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Update Date, year/month/day:None Printed Date, year/month/day:2025 / 7 / 31
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