1. General information about the module
Module code: PET10206
Vietnamese module designation: THIẾT KẾ VẬT LÝ VI MẠCH BÁN DẪN
English module designation: Physical Design of VLSI
Credit points: 3
Workload:
- Contact Hours: Lectures, lesson: 30 hours (in class)
- Lab works, project, seminar: 30 hours
- Exercise:
- Private study: 90 hours
Type of module: Specialization
Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: None
Modules taken before this module: None
2. Module objectives/intended learning outcomes
The Semiconductor Physical Design course equips students with the core knowledge and practical skills required for the Physical Design (PD) stage of the VLSI design flow, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, timing closure, power integrity, and signoff.
The course emphasizes the industry-standard design flow from RTL to GDSII, integrating theoretical foundations, electronic design automation (EDA) tools, and practical optimization problems. It also introduces emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in Physical Design, including placement optimization, routing congestion prediction, and timing optimization.
The course provides an essential foundation for advanced courses in IC Design, intelligent EDA, and AI for semiconductor technologies, and prepares students for careers as IC Design Engineers or Physical Design Engineers in the semiconductor industry.