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CSE144 - Computer-Aided Design of VLSI Circuits
(Formerly CSE 172B)
Units: 4
Course Objectives:
This course provides a survey of advanced techniques for solving computer-aided design problems for a wide range of design styles. A technology-independent description is followed to provide algorithms and techniques that are applicable for a wide range of fabrication processes. The course is a departure point for research in Computer-Aided Design.
Course Description:
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design. Placement, Assignment and Floor Planning Techniques. Routing. Symbolic Layout and Compaction. Module generation and silicon compilation.
Format:
3 hours of lecture per week, 1 hour discussion section per week, 4 hours of computer lab and 4 hours of outside preparation.
Prerequisites:
CSE 140, CSE 140L
Other restrictions:
Majors only.
Example Textbook(s):
Physical Design Automation of VLSI Systems , Bryan Preas and Michael Lorenzetti, Benjamin/Cummings, 1988.
Laboratory work:
Computer-Aided Design assignments.
Offered:
One quarter per year, generally in the Fall,Winter or Spring.
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