ECE 5744

ECE 5744

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This graduate-level course provides 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.


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

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 4740

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5476 ECE 5744   LEC 001

    • 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

  •  5477 ECE 5744   LAB 401

    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5479 ECE 5744   LAB 402

    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7069 ECE 5744   LAB 403

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7081 ECE 5744   LAB 404

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molnar, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person