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Overview

M. Tech. VLSI & Embedded Systems is a four-semester master’s programme designed for engineers who want to pursue careers in the Semiconductor Front-end, Back-End and Embedded Systems industry (automotive, avionics, consumer electronics, medical devices, defence, and processor design) and to gain knowledge in state-of-the-art tools and theories. The core topics span across design, fabrication, testing of system-on-chip devices, circuits and systems at 'micro and nanoscale', embedded control, real-time systems, model-based design and verification, processor architecture, chip design and implementation of embedded systems.

Course Duration

Two years (Full-time)

Commence of the course


Course Duration


Mode of Study

Eligibility


At least 55% in B. Tech. / B.E. degree in a relevant stream from a recognized University. (50% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST category).


Areas of Learning

Embedded Systems for Automotive Applications

ASIC Design

High Speed VLSI Design

Embedded Linux System Design and Development

Advanced Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

RF and MMIC Circuits

Digital Systems Testing and Testable Design

Hardware Software Co-design

Focus Areas

  • Cyber Physical Systems
  • Industry 4.0
  • Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
  • Validation
  • Testing

Pedagogy

  • Semester 1 - 17 Credits - 3 Core + 1 Elective + 1 Lab + Guided Project Ph-1
  • Semester 2 - 17 Credits - 3 Core + 1 Elective + 1 Lab + Guided Project Ph-2
  • Semester 3 - 17 hours - 3 Electives + Guided Project Ph-3
  • Semester 4 - 17 hours - Internship

Core Learning Outcomes

  • Programme Education Objectives (PEOs)

    The postgraduate students will demonstrate:

    PEO 1: Employability in the diversified sectors of core industry, public sector or multinational corporations, in the domain of Semiconductor Technology, ASIC Design and Verification, Embedded Systems- Hardware and Software Development.

    PEO 2: Ability to pursue higher education in technologies related to VLSI and Embedded Systems at institutes of repute and high standard, leading to contributions to technology.

    PEO 3: Attitude of lifelong learning and skills of effective inter-person communication resulting in leading diverse teams, with ethical and social behavior.

  • Programme Outcomes (POs)

    Students will be able to:

    PO 1: Apply the knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering principles for developing a problem-solving attitude.

    PO 2: Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems in broad areas like System Design using VLSI, Embedded Platforms and tools, Semiconductor Technologies, Applications in Signal Processing, Machine Vision, and Communication Networks.

    PO 3: Use different software tools in the domain of VLSI and Embedded Systems Design, Analysis, and Verification such as Design Entry, Synthesis, Functional and Timing Simulation, Floor Planning, Place and Route, Layout Editors, RTL Schematic, Platform- specific EDA sets, MATLAB.

    PO 4: Design and conduct experiments, analyse and interpret data, imbibe programming skills for the development of simulation experiments.

    PO 5: Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team with a sense of ethics, integrity and social responsibility.

Industry Collaborations:

  • TESSOLVE Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd.

International Partners:

  • Youngstown State University, Ohio, USA.

Career opportunities

Hardware Design Engineer

Design Validation Engineer

Verification and Testing Engineer

ASIC Layout Engineer

Systems Engineer

Device Engineer

USP of the Program

  • Hands-on experience on industry use cases with Mentor Graphics, Cadence tools
  • Industry-Integrated Internship
  • Foreign Collaboration: Summer Exchange Program
  • Students will have the option to extend their dissertation to a Ph.D. programme

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