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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬! The semiconductor industry in India is experiencing an unprecedented hiring boom — gradually chipping away at IT placements and opening exciting opportunities for engineers across domains. 🔹 End-to-end hiring: RTL/SoC design, verification, embedded systems, manufacturing (process, packaging, yield). 🔹 Freshers’ salaries: ₹6–12 LPA (vs. ₹3–4 LPA in IT). 🔹 Aggressive campus recruitment from tier-2 & tier-3 colleges, not just IITs. 🔹 Internships: ₹40k–50k/month stipends to build hands-on chip design skills. 🔹 Hiring scale: ~12,000 freshers annually (up from 8,000 last year). 🔹 Career growth: Roles extend up to ₹20–120 LPA for architects & leaders. Fuelled by global supply chain shifts, EVs, telecom, defence, and government initiatives (DLI, PLI, ECMS), this hiring surge is reshaping student aspirations, especially in ECE and core engineering branches. With India projected to hit $103B semiconductor market by 2030, this is the right time for students and professionals to align their skills with VLSI, Embedded Systems, AI/ML hardware, and semiconductor manufacturing. The future is semiconductor — and India is powering ahead as a global hub! https://lnkd.in/gKtU5Gn2 #Semiconductor #VLSI #ChipDesign #EmbeddedSystems #Electronics #SoC #SemiconductorIndia #SemiconductorJobs #SemiconductorTalent #HiringTrends #Careers #ECE #Engineering #SemiconductorEcosystem #MakeInIndia #Innovation #ElectronicsManufacturing #FutureOfWork #AI #ML #Hardware #Manufacturing #IndiaSemiconductorMission

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7 key branches of semiconductors with leading companies & Applications 1. VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration): Leading Companies: Intel, Samsung, TSMC Applications: Microprocessors, Memory chips , ASICs 2. Power Semiconductors: Leading Companies: Infineon, STMicroelectronics Texas Instruments Applications: Electric vehicles (inverters, converters), Renewable energy 3. Analog Semiconductors: Leading Companies: Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Maxim Integrated Applications: Audio & Video processing, Communication systems and RF circuits 4. Digital Semiconductors: Leading Companies: Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom Applications:Microprocessors and microcontrollers, Memory chips (Flash memory, SSDs) 5. MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems): Leading Companies:Bosch Sensortec, STM, Analog Devices Applications:Accelerometers and gyroscopes in smartphones, Pressure sensors for automotive applications, Inkjet printer heads and microphones 6. Optoelectronics: Leading Companies:Cree, Nichia, Osram Applications:LEDs for displays, Optical communication, Photodetectors 7. Compound Semiconductors: Leading Companies:Cree, Qorvo, GaN Systems Applications:High-frequency RF (Radio Frequency) devices, Power amplifiers for wireless communication For all Semiconductors and AI related content, follow TechoVedas Add more branches in the comments. If you are looking to invest in semiconductors and looking for consulting, drop us a DM. #VLSI #AI #semiconductorindustry

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Memory paging in OS: Memory paging is a memory management scheme that eliminates the need for contiguous allocation of physical memory, thereby making more efficient use of available memory and simplifying memory allocation. 👉 Basic Idea 1️⃣ Paging: Divides the virtual memory into fixed-size blocks called pages and the physical memory into blocks of the same size called frames. 2️⃣ Virtual Memory: An abstraction that provides each process with the illusion of a large, contiguous address space. 3️⃣ Physical Memory: The actual RAM available in the system. 👉Key Components 1️⃣ Pages: Fixed-size blocks of virtual memory. Common sizes are 4 KB, 2 MB, or 1 GB. 2️⃣ Frames: Fixed-size blocks of physical memory that correspond in size to pages. 3️⃣ Page Table: A data structure used by the operating system to keep track of the mapping between virtual pages and physical frames. 👉 How Paging Works 1️⃣ Address Translation: When a program accesses a memory address, the virtual address is translated into a physical address using the page table. The virtual address consists of: Page Number: Indexes into the page table. Offset: Specifies the exact location within the page. 2️⃣ Page Table Lookup: The page table entry (PTE) for the page number provides the frame number. The frame number is combined with the offset to produce the physical address. 3️⃣ Page Faults: A page fault occurs if the required page is not in physical memory (not mapped to any frame). The operating system must bring the page from disk (swap space) into a free frame in physical memory and update the page table. 💪 Benefits of Paging 1️⃣ Eliminates Contiguous Allocation Requirement: Physical memory can be used more efficiently since any free frame can be used for any page. 2️⃣ Isolation and Protection: Each process operates in its own virtual address space, preventing one process from accessing the memory of another process. 3️⃣ Simplifies Memory Management: The operating system can manage memory in fixed-size blocks, simplifying allocation and deallocation. ✅ Summary Memory paging is a powerful technique that provides the benefits of virtual memory without the drawbacks of contiguous physical memory allocation. It allows systems to efficiently manage memory, ensure process isolation, and simplify memory allocation and deallocation through the use of fixed-size pages and frames. #paging #os #kernel #linux #embedded #learning #systemdesign

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EDA Tools - Every VLSI Engineer must practice Behind every successful chip design, there’s a strong backbone of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools. From RTL coding to simulation, synthesis, verification, layout, FPGA design, and fabrication support - EDA tools play a vital role in shaping the future of semiconductors. Here’s a quick look at some of the most powerful tools in VLSI: ✅ Tanner EDA – Affordable CMOS analog/digital design ✅ Icarus Verilog – Free, open-source Verilog simulator ✅ Xilinx Vivado – High-performance FPGA design ✅ Questa Sim – Industry-standard simulation & verification ✅ Alliance – Open-source CAD for digital circuits ✅ Silvaco TCAD – Advanced device simulation & fabrication support ✅ Innovus – High-performance physical implementation tool ✅ Glade – Open-source layout editor for analog/mixed-signal ✅ Quartus Prime – Intel’s FPGA design suite ✅ Design Compiler – Synopsys tool for synthesis ✅ Magic – Open-source layout with DRC & extraction ✅ Xcelium – Fast, advanced simulation for RTL & testbench 💡 Whether you are a student, fresher, or experienced VLSI professional, mastering these tools can open the door to limitless opportunities in the semiconductor industry. 🌍 Visit us: https://provlogic.com/ VLSI Career Demo sessions - https://lnkd.in/g_jj43_V Our website - https://provlogic.com/ Join our WhatsApp channel for daily VLSI Updates - https://lnkd.in/gxBHqS7z Follow us on Instagram for Daily VLSI series - https://lnkd.in/gfziv4dg 👉👉 Please do follow ProV Logic & Prasanthi Chanda for daily Interview series

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#TutorialSeries #130 🚀 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬🥇 For many ECE engineers, Samsung Semiconductor is a dream destination. With India becoming a hub for chip design and verification, the opportunities in VLSI are bigger than ever. But the hiring process is intense—and very different from typical software interviews. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐋𝐒𝐈 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 👇 🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 1: 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 ▶️CGPA Cutoff: ~7.5 or higher. ▶️Branches: ECE, EEE, Instrumentation. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gfRYVJCr 👉 Tip: Highlight VLSI coursework, labs and internship/research projects on your resume. 🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 2: 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 / 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 ▶️The biggest screening step. Usually a mix of core + aptitude. ▶️Electronics & VLSI topics: ✅Digital design (counters, FSMs, timing diagrams) ✅CMOS basics (Vt, leakage, scaling effects) ✅Device physics & semiconductor fundamentals ✅Verilog/VHDL coding & debugging STA basics, setup/hold violations ✅Aptitude: Quantitative + logical reasoning. ✅Coding (sometimes): Basic C or scripting (Python/Perl/TCL) for automation roles. 👉 Tip: Prepare from M. Morris Mano, Rabaey, Sedra/Smith and practice HDL problems. 🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 3: 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 (2–3 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬) ▶️Deep dive into your VLSI knowledge. ▶️Common areas tested: ✅Digital Electronics: Flip-flops, multiplexers, FSMs, hazards, timing analysis. ✅CMOS & Devices: Inverter characteristics, power-delay tradeoff, scaling. ✅HDL (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog): ✅Write RTL code, explain testbenches, debug logic. ✅EDA Tools: Synopsys, Cadence basics; STA, synthesis, simulation. ✅Verification: Assertions, coverage, randomization, UVM basics. ✅Project Discussion: “How did you design/verify this block? What optimizations did you make?” 👉 Tip: Be ready to write code on a whiteboard / online pad (e.g., Verilog module for a priority encoder with testbench). 🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 4: 𝐇𝐑 / 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 ▶️Checks culture-fit, passion, and long-term vision. ▶️Why VLSI? Why Samsung? ▶️How do you see yourself growing in the semiconductor industry? 👉 Tip: Show awareness of Samsung Foundry, 5nm/3nm nodes, AI/automotive chips—connect your interests to their roadmap. 🌟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 ✅ Master digital + CMOS fundamentals—these are always tested. ✅ Practice HDL coding regularly. ✅ Understand EDA flow. ✅ Talk confidently about projects—even an FPGA mini-project can shine if explained well. 🔁 Follow SAMAGATA SEMICONDUCTORS COMMUNITY in linkdin, join Whatsapp group( https://lnkd.in/g3RCDTvG ) and follow on Instagram(https://lnkd.in/gjJbDcRj) for career tips, VLSI insights and tech updates. #Semiconductors #VLSI #VirtualLabs #IIT #NIT #ECE #BTech #MTech #cfbr #Innovation #AnalogDesign #DigitalDesign #FreeTools #SamagataSemiconductors

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23 chip designs cleared under India's semiconductor program. It might look like just another government program, but this changes everything. The total value of approved projects under the Design Linked Incentive scheme now stands at Rs 803.08 crore, including the cost of EDA tools. These aren't research projects. They're surveillance chips, smart energy meters, networking equipment, and microprocessor cores for real markets. But the real deal is how India has stopped being just a technology consumer. For 30 years, we imported every semiconductor. Built software on American processors. Assembled phones using Chinese silicon. Calling ourselves a tech hub while buying the most critical component from others. The scenario is changing and the timing is perfect. Global supply chains are fragmenting. Countries want semiconductor independence. India now has 278 institutions designing chips domestically and 72 startups building commercial products. China spent $150 billion trying to build chip independence and still struggles. India is doing it for Rs 76,000 crore by starting with talent and institutions. India is finally taking its first step toward chip independence. #india #semiconductor Check our Premium VLSI Courses : https://lnkd.in/g5kVruWq Premium Embedded, PCB, EV, AI Courses : https://lnkd.in/gPikgJXM Best VLSI COURSE : https://lnkd.in/gqXWwB2f Join VLSI Jobs : Whatsapp Channel : https://lnkd.in/dHsz2TZh Download VLSI FOR ALL Community App : https://lnkd.in/dB_QDcHT FREE Mentorship : https://wa.me/918218599381 Call us on (+91)-9643070368 Apple Users App Link : https://lnkd.in/dA_7YmYJ Write us on [email protected] #vlsiforall #vlsijobs #freshers #internship #vlsitraining #Semiconductor #Innovation #Technology #Beginners #Electronics #Engineering #VLSI #EmbeddedSystems #HardwareDesign #InternshipOpportunity #success #stories #testimonials #SOC #SystemOnChip #VLSI #SemiconductorIndustry

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Importance of Testcase in ASIC Verification in VLSI (Complete details with Categorization): A Testcase in any language is used to verify the functional correctness and the integrity of the design. Its basic functionality is to check whether the design is meeting its requirement as per the specification [1] Functional Tests --> In this type of test, the functionality or feature of an IP/module or a subsystem is verified a. Data transfer like read and write cycle, address and data phase, wait states. b. Protocol checks or feature specific to IP, FSM verification c. Command based training, sequence checks and Data Path checks d. Fault and error injection tests, calibration tests [2] Register-based Tests --> RW Tests, RO/WO Tests, Default Read/Hard reset Tests, Soft reset tests, Negative RO/WO Tests, Aliasing, Broadcasting, Special Register test. [3] Connectivity Tests [4] Clock and Reset Tests [5] Boot up Tests, wake up sequence, training sequence tests. For eg. In the case of DDR – MPC Training, RD DQ Calibration, Command Bus training, Write leveling, etc [6] Command and Sequence-based Tests. [7] Overlapping and Unallocated Region tests. [8] Back-to-back data transfer-based tests. [9] UPF Tests --> Power domain, Level Shifter, etc [10] Code Coverage Tests --> In this test toggle, expression, branch, FSM, and conditional coverage holes are measured, and depending on the holes, tests are being written to completely exercise the DUT [11] Functional Coverage Tests --> In these types of test categories, the functionality of DUT is being measured with the help of bins. There are several ways to do it. If there are coverage holes, more bins are coded to cover those areas, complex scenarios are covered with cross coverage. [12] Assertion checks --> Can be thought of as a check against the design. Basically, these are insertion points within the design which improve the observability and debugging ability. [13] C based test for processors and CPU. [14] GLS But to achieve all the above features, testcases are broadly classified into the following two types: [1] Directed Testcase: These are the scenarios that the verification engineers can think of or can anticipate. [2] RandomTestcase: These are the scenarios where the maximum amount of bugs can be caught. The random seeds will hit many different use cases which can not be anticipated earlier and has the probability to catch the design issues. Ideally, random tests can be classified into the following two categories: [1] Corner cases --> This is the bug that is only possible to catch when many different scenarios are processed together or they overlap and the best way to catch this type of scenario is to run more repeated regression with more seeds. [2] Stress testing -->These types of tests are useful to check the performance and the scalability of the DUT under multiple concurrent activities and unpredictable scenarios. #vlsi #asic #electronics #engineering

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For Freshers Preparing for VLSI Design Verification Interviews: Every year, we interact with trained freshers aspiring to begin their journey in VLSI. The difference between those who succeed and those who struggle often comes down to one thing: clarity in fundamentals. Here’s what matters most: Strong basics → Digital Electronics, Verilog, SystemVerilog & UVM. Protocol awareness → If you mention it on your resume, be ready to answer at least basic questions on it. Theoretical clarity → You may not remember everything, but show that you understand 6–7 out of 10 topics you’ve been trained on. Code analysis → When an interviewer shows a snippet, don’t panic. Even if you don’t know the exact output, try to explain the concept and purpose. Thinking out loud matters. Training projects → Most of you have done projects during training. Know the flow, be clear on your contribution, and explain confidently. What causes rejections? Mentioning a project or protocol but not knowing the flow. Forgetting key UVM concepts like OOPs, factory, configuration, component vs. object. Saying “I saw it in training but I don’t know now.” My advice: Be confident in what you know, honest about what you don’t, and never underestimate the power of basics. Recruiters and hiring managers don’t expect you to know everything. But we do expect clarity, effort, and curiosity. That’s what gets you through the door. #VLSI #Semiconductors #Verification #Freshers #CareerGrowth #TalentAcquisition

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Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) & VLSI System Design (VSD) Offer #FREE #VSDSquadron #FPGA Boards for #RISCV Learning in Karnataka High Schools! Your Child Can Design the Future. We're Giving Them the Tools. The next technological revolution will not be built in Silicon Valley. It will be built in Karnataka. The India Semiconductor Mission 2030 needs its architects. Not in a decade. Now. In an unprecedented move, Samsung Semiconductor India Research is partnering with VSD to launch a groundbreaking initiative: RISC-V on FPGA for High School. We are selecting 500 students from Karnataka to receive the VSDSquadron FPGA board at no cost. This is not a toy. It is a key to the future. Your child will not just use technology. They will create it. They will learn the language of innovation—RISC-V—and hold the power to shape it in their hands. This is where India's technological sovereignty begins. Not in a lab. At your kitchen table. The future is not something we enter. It is something we build. Let your child be a builder. https://lnkd.in/gZ3hDU6W RISC-V International India Semiconductor Mission India Electronics and Semiconductor Association VLSI Society of India (VSI) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Program Digital India Programme SEMI India SEMI Foundation

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