ECE 7332 - Advanced VLSI Systems Design

This course surveys advanced, challenging topics related to digital circuit design, using SRAM as a design driver. Topics include CMOS scaling and technology changes, variation tolerant design, leakage reduction, design for reliability, alternative devices, and advanced memory design. The class draws heavily from current literature on these topics. Students will conduct a semester long project related to the class topics. Prerequisites: ECE 4332 or ECE 6332 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3