Digital Integrated Circuit Design - Associate Study Module [Level HE7] part-time

This module introduces high level digital integrated circuit design techniques, design methodologies and the practical use of EDA tools to design and test complex digital circuits. The study time divides into two halves. The first half deals with the design techniques and methodologies particularly appropriate to the implementation of digital systems on silicon and is delivered in instructional web based format with accompanying self assessment questions. The second half of the study time is allocated to the implementation of a digital system on a standard cell device using the Cadence design flow.

The module is particularly appropriate for electronic designers entering the field of digital integrated circuit design, already having a good working knowledge of basic digital design. Experience of EDA tools is not essential as full instruction is provided. Some experience of VHDL is desirable but accompanying instructional material will be available.