Foundation Certificate Program in Physical Design from iHub, IIT Roorkee
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About iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee
iHUB DivyaSampark is a Section 8, not-for-profit Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Roorkee, established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
The hub is dedicated to fostering innovation in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Drones, Robotics, and Data Analytics, collectively known as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). iHUB aims to become a key enabler of next-generation digital products, services, and solutions across strategic national sectors including healthcare, Industry 4.0, smart cities, and defense.
Coordinated by a high-level inter-ministerial committee chaired by the CEO of NITI Aayog, and senior officials from DST, MeitY, and other ministries, iHUB DivyaSampark works to create an innovation-driven ecosystem by connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, industry, and academia.
Our Faculties
Sumit Mohanty
Technical Lead
13+ Years
Embedded System
Hemachandra Ramanath Bhat
Chief Technical Officer
37+ Years
Computer Architecture, SoC Design, Embedded Systems Design
Shaik Rafi Ahamed
Professor
20+ Years
Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Mr. Gaurav Trivedi
Program Coordinator and Expert
19+ Years
Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Sinduja K
Head - Technical Training
12+ Years
ASIC Verification
Dr Chiranjeevi G N
Senior Member Technical Staff
14+ Years
VLSI, PD
Basavaraj H
Technical Lead
11+ Years
Advanced Digital Design & RTL Design
Raghavendra Havaldar
Senior Member Technical Staff
18+ Years
RTL Design
Sumit Mohanty
Technical Lead
13+ Years
Embedded System
Hemachandra Ramanath Bhat
Chief Technical Officer
37+ Years
Computer Architecture, SoC Design, Embedded Systems Design
Program Highlights
About the Foundation Certificate Program in Physical Design
The Foundation Certificate Program in Physical Design provides learners with the skills to translate logical VLSI designs into manufacturable layouts. The program covers RTL-to-gate transformation, Verilog HDL, and the integration of test structures in physical design.
Learners gain hands-on knowledge of physical synthesis, static timing analysis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and sign-off checks. The course also introduces Tool Command Language (TCL) for tool automation and covers design rule checks and layout versus schematic verification to ensure manufacturability.
This online program features self-paced and live sessions, master classes from IIT faculty and industry experts, 24/7 lab and EDA tool access, iHUB DivyaSampark IIT Roorkee certification, and a capstone project that allows learners to apply the physical design flow to real-world scenarios.
What You Will Learn
VLSI SoC Design & Introduction to Physical Design
- VLSI Technology Overview
- Moore’s Law
- IP, Subsystems, and Chips
- SoC Architecture
- SoC Design Process
- System-Level Design - Hardware & Software
- Semiconductor Industry Overview
Verilog HDL
- Introduction to EDA Tools
- Data Types
- Verilog Operators
- Advanced Verilog for Verification
- Assignments
- Synthesis Coding Styles
- Finite State Machine
- Design Consideration for DFT Implementation
- Hands-On Labs
Design for Testability (DFT)
- Verification vs Testing
- Faults and Types of Testing
- Levels of Testing
- Fault Modelling
- Fault Collapsing
- Introduction to ATPG
- Fault Classes and Simulation
- Scan Insertion and Test Compression
- Demo on DFT
Tool Command Language (TCL)
- Control Flow Statements
- Procedures
- Strings
- Mathematical Operators
- Lists
- Arrays
- Dictionaries
- Hands-On Labs
Physical Synthesis
- Libraries and PDKs
- Synthesis
Static Timing Analysis (STA)
- Types of Timing Analysis
- STA in Design Flow
- Different Timing Parameters
- Techniques to Improve Timing
- Timing Analysis Procedures
- Setup & Hold Time Violations
- Eliminate Setup & Hold Time Violations
- Hands-On Labs
Floor Planning
- Criteria to Measure the Quality of Floorplans
- Floorplanning Algorithms
- Floorplan Steps
- Qualifying Floorplan
- Types of Floorplan Techniques
- Hands-On Labs
Placement
- Placement Process
- Different Tasks in Placement
- Goals of Placement
- Pre-placement
- Timing Optimization Techniques
- Qualifying Placement
- Hands-On Labs
Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
- Sanity Checks
- CTS Preparations
- High Fan-out Net Synthesis (HFNS) vs CTS
- Clock Buffer vs Normal Buffer
- CTS Goals
- Clock Tree Design Rule Constraints
- Clock Tree Exceptions
- Labs on Clock Tree Synthesis
- Hands-On Labs
Routing
- Goals of Routing
- Routing Constraints
- Hands-On Labs
Physical Verification & Sign-off
- Design Rule Check (DRC)
- DRC Rules
- Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)
- LVS Issues
- IR Drop Analysis
- Electro Migration (EM)
- Methods to Fix EM
- Demo on Physical Verification
What Makes This Exclusive Collaboration a Benchmark in Learning Excellence?
Highly Rated Courses
Curriculum crafted and regularly updated by top semiconductor professionals, aligned with job market needs.
Superior Training Methodology and Infrastructure
Self-paced and live online classes with Q&A, featuring 70% hands-on learning through labs, mini-projects, and a final capstone project.
Course Completion Certificate
Earn an iHUB DivyaSampark,IIT Roorkee certified credential recognized by the semiconductor industry and showcase your verified skills to employers and recruiters worldwide.
Industry-Oriented Project
Solve real-world challenges with 24/7 lab and EDA tool access, and enhance your portfolio through impactful, project-based learning.
Value for Money
Get exceptional value for your investment with our budget-friendly offerings.
Masterclasses by IIT Faculty or Industry Experts
Exclusive masterclasses offering cutting-edge insights, real-world case studies, and advanced techniques to elevate your VLSI and Embedded Systems expertise.
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