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Why Integrated Circuit?
Limitation of Discrete circuits:
1. Assembling and wiring of all individual discrete components take
more time and occupies a larger space required.
2. Designing the Circuitry –more area and high power consumption
3. Replacement of a failed component is complicated
4. Less reliability - elements are connected using soldering process
5. To overcome these problems, integrated circuits are developed.
IC has millions of electronic components, like transistors, resistors, and
capacitors, constructed into a single unit. Today almost every electronic
device (computers, cell phones, cars, televisions, digital watches) use ICs
due to its small size and high reliability and efficiency.
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1. VLSI System Design
2. VLSI Circuit or Processor Design
3. VLSI Physical Layout & Chip
VHDL
Verilog
SystemC
Matlab Synopsys
Cadence
Mentor Graphics
Tanner
MultiSim
PSCAD
Silva co
EDA Tools
Historical Perspective of ICs
SYSTEM–RELATED
Partitioning into cabinets, boards, and circuits
Mixed digital and analog circuits on the same chip and I/O interface
System Clock frequencies and Power dissipation
CIRCUIT–RELATED
Internal
Data transfer frequencies and Interconnection
Non critical timing paths and Drive capacity for internal buffers
Process technology……….Circuit area, yield, and packaging
External
Propagation delay…… I/O Compatibility
Loads that have to be driven………. Drive capacity for output buffers
DESIGN-EFFORT-RELATED
CAD tools and Layout style ……..Module generators and Cell library
Regularity and modularity of the device Clusters
General Challenges
High density: Reduced feature size: 0.25µm -> 0.16 µm…….% of wire/routing area^
Low power/high speed: Decreased operating voltage: 1.8V -> 1V
Increased clock frequency: 500 MHz-> 1GH.
High complexity: Increased transistor count: 10M transistors and higher
Shortened time-to-market delay: 6-12 months
VLSI Design Issues
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Low-Power Design Techniques
Architectural design
Logic design
Circuit design
Physical design
Fabrication
Input-Output
Memory
Data Path
Control
Unit
1. System: Partitioning, Power down
2. Algorithm: Complexity, Concurrency, Regularity
3. Architecture: Parallelism, Pipelining, Redundancy, Data Encoding
4. Circuit Logic: Logic Styles, Energy Recovery, Transistor Sizing
5. Technology: Threshold Reduction, Multi-threshold Devices.
FPGA tool flow
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Figure: HLS tools produce HDL which allows register-transfer (RT)
synthesis into a digital circuit, finally deployed on an FPGA. (Source:
Greg S. via University of Florida Slides;)
FPGA Controller for PEM-FC Systems
Fuel Cell
Stack DC
DC
DC
AC
Filter
Grid
vga
vgb
vgc
iga
igb
igc
Amp
PI
Controller
Modified SRF
controller
Hysteresis current
controller
PWM generator
IDC
Load
FPGA Processor
VDC
Design and Development of an FPGA Controller for PEM Fuel Cell
Power Systems Sponsored by DAE, BRNS; San. No. 34/14/53/2014-
BRNS dated 12/12/2014
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Tentative Research Proposal
Design an energy efficient SRAM circuit using leakage current
control techniques
Due to scaling of Vt and VDD -> exponential increases in leakage currents in
standby mode and dynamic mode of operation. In SRAM cell, three type of
leakage current such as sub-threshold current, gate leakage current and junction
leakage current. Based on the issues, the objective of the research is framed as
 Design sub-micron SRAM cell for today’s system-on-chip and high
performance portable devices.
 Develop a suitable leakage control techniques and to propose novel
structure without regretting the functionality of SRAM.
 To increase robust in scalable devices without compromise the unique
function of read and write, data retain of the SRAM cells.
 Analysis trade-off between power and performance.
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Overview of Wafer Preparation
Why Silicon?
Silicon is abundant in the earth in the form of quartzite and low cost
Other reason:
 This allows gap MOSFET to be more easily made as the SiO2 forms
the insulating layer for the Gate,
 Protects and passivates underlying circuitry helps in patterning and
useful for dopant masking.
 Si has a very nice bandgap of ~ 1.12 eV
relatively high dielectric strength ->suitable for power devices.
Stable and strong material & crystal structure like diamond
Higher operating temperature (125-175ºC vs. ~85 ºC)
Large variety of process steps possible without the problem of
decomposition (as in the case of compound semiconductors)
 Electric resistivity : (20 °C) 103
Ω·m
 Thermal conductivity: (300 K) 149 W·m−1
·K−1
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1. Silicon Wafer Manufacturing
1. Czochralski Method (CZ)
2. Float Zone Method
3. Bridgman Method
2. Epitaxial Deposition Techniques
1. Vapour Phase Epitaxial (VPE) or Chemical Vapor Deposition
2. Molecular Beam Epitaxial (MBE)
3. Liquid Phase Epitaxial (LPE)
3. Technique of oxidation
1. Thermal Oxidation
2. Wet Oxidation
3. Dry Oxidation
4. Steam Oxidation-> Vapor Phase Technique (CVD)
5. Plasma Oxidation
6. Anodization
7. High Pressure Oxidation
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4. Lithography
1. Photolithography
2. Electron Beam Lithography
3. Extreme ultraviolet : EUV
4. X-ray Lithography
5. Etching
1. Wet Chemical / Wet Etching
2. Dry Etching
1. Non-plasma Etching /Plasma Etching
2. Sputtering Etching / Ion Milling
3. Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) – processes
6. Diffusion system based on Source
1. Solid / Liquid / Gaseous source diffusion system
2. Spin-on diffusion system
7. Ion implantation system
8. Methods of Metallization
1. Electrochemical Plating or Polishing
2. PVD – Evaporation & Sputtering
3. CVD
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With basic components like resistor, diode,
and transistor a basic circuit is configured
and fabricated to its monolithic form.
Discrete to Integrated Circuit
Basic monolithic IC Circuit
Basic monolithic IC Cross-Sectional View
Resistor- ohmic value by concentration of doping impurity and depth of diffusion
Capacitor: (1) All P-N junctions have capacitance. (2) One plate is formed by diffusing a
heavily doped N-region and other plate is formed by depositing a film of aluminium on the
silicon dioxide. (3) Using the silicon dioxide as a dielectric may also be a way to fabricate.
Diode - fabricated by the same diffusion process as transistors are. The only difference is
that only two of the regions are used to form one P-N junction
VLSI Emerging Technologies -Changing the World
1. AI and Robotics -> AI is being able to endow a robot with human
intellectual . The robot or computer would be able to learn anything, speak a
language, Capacity to reason and give original ideas just like humans.
2. Augmented Reality(AR) -> Neurochemistry behind our Sensory
experiences in real World. The AR interactive is Virtual-based display
environment that takes the capabilities of computer generated Sound, Text,
Graphics and Effects to enhance the user's real-world experience. AR GPS
Drive/Walk Navigation
3. Micro-electro-mechanical Systems (MEMs) -> Micro-computers with
extremely small mechanical features such as Gears, Valves, Actuators and
Pumps. The MEMs based Medical care chips can do a lot to monitor and
check patient body system.
4. Nano-materials -> This technology is applied in health care (such as
diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery), Textiles,
Environmental Protection, Cosmetics, and Electronics
5. Entertainment – TVs, Movies, Sports and Events
6. IT and Communication Technology
7. Medical – Artificial Body Implants
8. Transport and Security– Space elevator, Space- plane Flying car
1st
Industrial Revolution (1780s): The Age of Mechanical Equipment
STEAM engine, steam was powering everything from agriculture to
textile manufacturing. WATER, Mechanical Production Equipment
2nd
Industrial Revolution (1870s): Age of Science & Mass Production
Things started with a number of key inventions. Gasoline engines,
Electricity, Airplanes, Chemical fertilizer.
3rd
Industrial Revolution(1970s): The Digital Revolution
Semiconductors, Mainframe computing, Personal computing, and the
Internet—the digital revolution; Electronics, IT and Automated
Production
4th
Industrial Revolution: Starting Now!
Industrial Revolution

Education of basic VLSI design and its processor

  • 1.
    1 Why Integrated Circuit? Limitationof Discrete circuits: 1. Assembling and wiring of all individual discrete components take more time and occupies a larger space required. 2. Designing the Circuitry –more area and high power consumption 3. Replacement of a failed component is complicated 4. Less reliability - elements are connected using soldering process 5. To overcome these problems, integrated circuits are developed. IC has millions of electronic components, like transistors, resistors, and capacitors, constructed into a single unit. Today almost every electronic device (computers, cell phones, cars, televisions, digital watches) use ICs due to its small size and high reliability and efficiency.
  • 2.
    2 1. VLSI SystemDesign 2. VLSI Circuit or Processor Design 3. VLSI Physical Layout & Chip VHDL Verilog SystemC Matlab Synopsys Cadence Mentor Graphics Tanner MultiSim PSCAD Silva co EDA Tools Historical Perspective of ICs
  • 3.
    SYSTEM–RELATED Partitioning into cabinets,boards, and circuits Mixed digital and analog circuits on the same chip and I/O interface System Clock frequencies and Power dissipation CIRCUIT–RELATED Internal Data transfer frequencies and Interconnection Non critical timing paths and Drive capacity for internal buffers Process technology……….Circuit area, yield, and packaging External Propagation delay…… I/O Compatibility Loads that have to be driven………. Drive capacity for output buffers DESIGN-EFFORT-RELATED CAD tools and Layout style ……..Module generators and Cell library Regularity and modularity of the device Clusters General Challenges High density: Reduced feature size: 0.25µm -> 0.16 µm…….% of wire/routing area^ Low power/high speed: Decreased operating voltage: 1.8V -> 1V Increased clock frequency: 500 MHz-> 1GH. High complexity: Increased transistor count: 10M transistors and higher Shortened time-to-market delay: 6-12 months VLSI Design Issues
  • 4.
    4 Low-Power Design Techniques Architecturaldesign Logic design Circuit design Physical design Fabrication Input-Output Memory Data Path Control Unit 1. System: Partitioning, Power down 2. Algorithm: Complexity, Concurrency, Regularity 3. Architecture: Parallelism, Pipelining, Redundancy, Data Encoding 4. Circuit Logic: Logic Styles, Energy Recovery, Transistor Sizing 5. Technology: Threshold Reduction, Multi-threshold Devices.
  • 5.
    FPGA tool flow 5 Figure:HLS tools produce HDL which allows register-transfer (RT) synthesis into a digital circuit, finally deployed on an FPGA. (Source: Greg S. via University of Florida Slides;)
  • 6.
    FPGA Controller forPEM-FC Systems Fuel Cell Stack DC DC DC AC Filter Grid vga vgb vgc iga igb igc Amp PI Controller Modified SRF controller Hysteresis current controller PWM generator IDC Load FPGA Processor VDC Design and Development of an FPGA Controller for PEM Fuel Cell Power Systems Sponsored by DAE, BRNS; San. No. 34/14/53/2014- BRNS dated 12/12/2014
  • 7.
    7 Tentative Research Proposal Designan energy efficient SRAM circuit using leakage current control techniques Due to scaling of Vt and VDD -> exponential increases in leakage currents in standby mode and dynamic mode of operation. In SRAM cell, three type of leakage current such as sub-threshold current, gate leakage current and junction leakage current. Based on the issues, the objective of the research is framed as  Design sub-micron SRAM cell for today’s system-on-chip and high performance portable devices.  Develop a suitable leakage control techniques and to propose novel structure without regretting the functionality of SRAM.  To increase robust in scalable devices without compromise the unique function of read and write, data retain of the SRAM cells.  Analysis trade-off between power and performance.
  • 8.
  • 9.
    Why Silicon? Silicon isabundant in the earth in the form of quartzite and low cost Other reason:  This allows gap MOSFET to be more easily made as the SiO2 forms the insulating layer for the Gate,  Protects and passivates underlying circuitry helps in patterning and useful for dopant masking.  Si has a very nice bandgap of ~ 1.12 eV relatively high dielectric strength ->suitable for power devices. Stable and strong material & crystal structure like diamond Higher operating temperature (125-175ºC vs. ~85 ºC) Large variety of process steps possible without the problem of decomposition (as in the case of compound semiconductors)  Electric resistivity : (20 °C) 103 Ω·m  Thermal conductivity: (300 K) 149 W·m−1 ·K−1
  • 10.
    10 1. Silicon WaferManufacturing 1. Czochralski Method (CZ) 2. Float Zone Method 3. Bridgman Method 2. Epitaxial Deposition Techniques 1. Vapour Phase Epitaxial (VPE) or Chemical Vapor Deposition 2. Molecular Beam Epitaxial (MBE) 3. Liquid Phase Epitaxial (LPE) 3. Technique of oxidation 1. Thermal Oxidation 2. Wet Oxidation 3. Dry Oxidation 4. Steam Oxidation-> Vapor Phase Technique (CVD) 5. Plasma Oxidation 6. Anodization 7. High Pressure Oxidation
  • 11.
    11 4. Lithography 1. Photolithography 2.Electron Beam Lithography 3. Extreme ultraviolet : EUV 4. X-ray Lithography 5. Etching 1. Wet Chemical / Wet Etching 2. Dry Etching 1. Non-plasma Etching /Plasma Etching 2. Sputtering Etching / Ion Milling 3. Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) – processes 6. Diffusion system based on Source 1. Solid / Liquid / Gaseous source diffusion system 2. Spin-on diffusion system 7. Ion implantation system 8. Methods of Metallization 1. Electrochemical Plating or Polishing 2. PVD – Evaporation & Sputtering 3. CVD
  • 12.
    12 With basic componentslike resistor, diode, and transistor a basic circuit is configured and fabricated to its monolithic form. Discrete to Integrated Circuit Basic monolithic IC Circuit Basic monolithic IC Cross-Sectional View Resistor- ohmic value by concentration of doping impurity and depth of diffusion Capacitor: (1) All P-N junctions have capacitance. (2) One plate is formed by diffusing a heavily doped N-region and other plate is formed by depositing a film of aluminium on the silicon dioxide. (3) Using the silicon dioxide as a dielectric may also be a way to fabricate. Diode - fabricated by the same diffusion process as transistors are. The only difference is that only two of the regions are used to form one P-N junction
  • 13.
    VLSI Emerging Technologies-Changing the World 1. AI and Robotics -> AI is being able to endow a robot with human intellectual . The robot or computer would be able to learn anything, speak a language, Capacity to reason and give original ideas just like humans. 2. Augmented Reality(AR) -> Neurochemistry behind our Sensory experiences in real World. The AR interactive is Virtual-based display environment that takes the capabilities of computer generated Sound, Text, Graphics and Effects to enhance the user's real-world experience. AR GPS Drive/Walk Navigation 3. Micro-electro-mechanical Systems (MEMs) -> Micro-computers with extremely small mechanical features such as Gears, Valves, Actuators and Pumps. The MEMs based Medical care chips can do a lot to monitor and check patient body system. 4. Nano-materials -> This technology is applied in health care (such as diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery), Textiles, Environmental Protection, Cosmetics, and Electronics 5. Entertainment – TVs, Movies, Sports and Events 6. IT and Communication Technology 7. Medical – Artificial Body Implants 8. Transport and Security– Space elevator, Space- plane Flying car
  • 14.
    1st Industrial Revolution (1780s):The Age of Mechanical Equipment STEAM engine, steam was powering everything from agriculture to textile manufacturing. WATER, Mechanical Production Equipment 2nd Industrial Revolution (1870s): Age of Science & Mass Production Things started with a number of key inventions. Gasoline engines, Electricity, Airplanes, Chemical fertilizer. 3rd Industrial Revolution(1970s): The Digital Revolution Semiconductors, Mainframe computing, Personal computing, and the Internet—the digital revolution; Electronics, IT and Automated Production 4th Industrial Revolution: Starting Now! Industrial Revolution