ECE 4740

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ECE 4740
Introduction to Digital (VLSI) Design

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

An introduction to digital very large-scale integration (VLSI) design from architectural considerations down to the layout level. Lecture, labs, and homework topics emphasize disciplined synchronous VLSI design and include topics of CMOS logic, layout, and timing; computer-aided design and analysis tools; electrical and performance considerations.


Prerequisites ECE 3150.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2021FA

Outcomes

  • Quantitatively evaluate CMOS technology parameters for digital applications.
  • Design digital circuit modules at the module timing, circuit schematic and layout levels.
  • Perform digital circuit simulation and verification in the CAD software.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ECE 5744

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5380 ECE 4740   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5381 ECE 4740   LAB 401

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5478 ECE 4740   LAB 402

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    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7070 ECE 4740   LAB 403

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    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7082 ECE 4740   LAB 404

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person