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This course aims to provide an understanding of basic VLSI layout and circuit design principles. In particular, to look at how CAD tools are utilized in designing digital integrated circuits. For more details see the course . In addition to the syllabus, a course overview is provided for part III students making Options Choices.

Lecture Notes for 2025-2026:

• Introduction - ...unedited

1. SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language - ...unedited
2. State Machine Design using SystemVerilog - ...unedited
3. Gate Matrix Design - ...unedited
4. Bitslice Design
5. Pad Ring and Floor Planning

• General- Report Writing Guidelines
• Interpretation of feedback - Equivalent marks for letter grades

Assignments for 2025-2026:

• Mini Design Exercise 1 : Gate Design
  • Sweeping parameter values in HSpice
  • Deadline 16:00 Wednesday 22^nd October

• • Deadline 16:00 Wednesday 12^th November

• Design Exercise 3
  • Files Submission
    • Deadline 16:00 Monday 1^st December
      Early submission of files will result in enhanced feedback.
  • Characterisation and Cell Library Databook Documentation
    • by Kostas Pagiamtzis
    • Example Standard Cell Databook
      - yours won't look like this one but it it is useful to see what a real cell library databook looks like.
  • Design Exercise Report
    • Report Writing Guidelines
    • Division of Labour Form
    • Deadline 16:00 Wednesday 3^rd December
  • Documentation: Cell Library Databook + Design Exercise Report
    • Documentation Specification

• Design Exercise 4
  • -- how and why to use "#20" delays in your SystemVerilog controller
  • For full chip routing: multiplier.net, multiplier.sv -- Not yet published
  • Preparation for Handin
  • Files Submission
    • Deadline 16:00 Friday 9^th January
      Early submission of files will result in enhanced feedback.
  • Supporting Figures
    • Mark Zwolinski's notes on ASM charts
    • Documentation Deadline 16:00 Friday 16^th January

Laboratory Course:

This course is supported by the laboratory course. The course makes use of required CAD and other software

Associated Lecture Course:

This course is closely associated with the course which is either taken prior to or concurrently with this course.