EDA based design

Goals

Student will study the bases of the of mixed-signal integrated circuits design by means of state-of-the-art commercial EDA tools. The main objectives are to practice all the design methodologies for implementing a complete mixed-signal system starting from circuit behavior and going toward layout and post layout evaluation.

Content

• Introduction to:
  • Schematic and layout Editors (Cadence Virtuoso)
  • Circuits simulation (Cadence Spectre, Mentor Eldo)
  • VHDL Simulation (Mentor Modelsim)
  • VHDL Synthesis (Synopsys Design Compiler)
  • Placement and routing of standard cells (Cadence SOC Encounter)
  • Post layout verification (Cadence Assura, Mentor Calibre)
• Realisation of a complete design of a mixed-mode integrated circuit:
  • Full custom analogue circuits design.
  • Standard cells based methodology for digital functions

Tests

Marking mode : written

Additional Information

Teaching type
practical exercises

Related courses
Necessary conditions : none
Preparation for : none