Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 22, 2024Day 20: Floorplanning and Placement in VLSI DesignWelcome to Day 20! Today, I explored Floorplanning and Placement, key stages in the physical design process of VLSI. These steps are fundamental to achieving an efficient and optimized chip layout, balancing performance, area, and power requirements....#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 20, 2024Day 18: Design for Testability (DFT) in VLSIWelcome to Day 18! Today’s focus was on Design for Testability (DFT), an essential aspect of VLSI design aimed at ensuring chips are easy to test and debug during production. As designs become more complex, DFT techniques help maintain quality and re...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 16, 2024Day 14: Advanced Floorplanning Strategies in VLSI DesignWelcome to Day 14! Today’s focus was on advanced floorplanning techniques, an essential step in the physical design flow that significantly impacts chip performance, power, and manufacturability. Floorplanning becomes especially critical in handling ...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 15, 2024Day 13: VLSI Design Flow - From RTL to GDSIIWelcome to Day 13! Today, I explored the VLSI Design Flow, the complete process of turning a high-level circuit description into a manufacturable chip layout. This flow integrates front-end design (focused on functionality) and back-end design (focus...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 14, 2024Day 12: Power-Aware Floorplanning and Layout OptimizationWelcome to Day 12! Today, I explored the intricate world of power-aware floorplanning and layout optimization in VLSI design. These are critical steps in the physical design flow that influence power consumption, performance, and manufacturability of...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 13, 2024Day 11: Low-Power Design Techniques in Digital and Mixed-Signal SystemsWelcome back! On Day 11, I explored one of the most critical challenges in modern electronics: low-power design techniques. As devices become smaller and more power-hungry, designing energy-efficient systems is paramount. Today’s focus was on reducin...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 12, 2024Day 10: Timing Analysis and Clock Management in Digital SystemsHello, and welcome to Day 10 of my VLSI and FPGA learning journey! Today, I dove into one of the most critical aspects of digital system design: timing analysis and clock management. Mastering these concepts ensures that digital circuits function rel...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 8, 2024Day 6: Introduction to Sequential Circuits – Adding Memory to Digital DesignsWelcome to Day 6 of my VLSI learning journey! Today, I transitioned from the world of combinational circuits to sequential circuits, which add memory elements to digital systems. This shift opens the door to creating state-dependent designs like coun...#vlsi
Chandrakiran Gchip.hashnode.dev·Dec 7, 2024Day 5: Exploring Types of Combinational CircuitsHello, everyone! On Day 5, I explored the different types of combinational circuits and their real-world applications. These circuits form the foundation for many digital systems, allowing data to be processed logically without relying on memory elem...Combinational circuits
Samiddho Chatterjeeelectronicsisfun.hashnode.dev·Jun 2, 2023VLSI: The futureVLSI, which stands for "Very Large Scale Integration," is a critical component in the field of electronics. It encompasses the entire process of integrating thousands of transistors onto a single chip, known as an Integrated Circuit (IC). Among the m...VLSI circuit design