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OPENINGS IN VLSI
After IT-enabled services, the Indian IT industry is chanting a new mantra: chip design.
Research studies have further corroborated that the semiconductor industry can thrive in India.
Sanjay Bhan, manager-staffing, Texas Instruments (TI), says, "All major semiconductor companies
have opened up shop here and are beginning to do more and more chip design.
Companies such as TI
have already demonstrated that we can achieve chip design excellence.
Services companies as such
are getting more and more into chip design services."
With chips and processors now used in everything from computers and complex electronic gadgets to
everyday appliances, the demand for semiconductor content in consumer electronics is continually
growing.
Nasscom in fact is so bullish about this space, it believes the semiconductor design space in
India is at the same stage as IT services a decade ago.
Pratul Shroff, CEO, eInfochips, an Ahmedabad-based chip design and verification firm, agrees, "We
believe this will be the fastest growing segment over the next five years."
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The basic skill requirements would then vary depending on the domain that one desires to
specialise in, but in general strong background in electrical/electronics engineering and
computer engineering is essential.
"Since the advances in VLSI happen at a rapid pace, ability to
quickly and continuously learn is a must," says Bhan.
In terms of specific skills, knowledge in following areas is required: digital design
fundamentals, VHDL/Verilog, simulation and synthesis tools, computer architecture.
Some
specialised area would require additional skills, for example, mixed signal design, which
requires analog design skills as well.
FUTURE OF VLSI
It is not surprising that demand for chip designers has shot up in the last two years. And
considering the target of $1 billion in revenues in chip-design exports by 2004-2005 set by the
Indian government, India would need to produce almost 5,000 chip designers every year, as against
the current output of 400 chip designers, according to a report brought out by Tata Consultancy
Services.
There are more than 100 multinational companies that have set-up operation in Bangalore. Below is
a table showing the growth of STP Units in Bangalore.
1999-2000 - 782 companies
2000-2001 - 928 companies
2001-2002 - 1038 companies (as of May 2002)
2002-2003 - 1154 companies (as of April 2003)
Demand for outsourced electronic design services from global companies is rapidly increasing. The
most significant growth is in the ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and embedded
systems market segments.
Check
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Other
Institutes
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Course
Syllabus |
- Emphasize
on Verilog / VHDL
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- Optimal
mix of theory and industry knowledge with full coverage
on design aspect
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- CMOS,
Circuit design, Synthesis, Verification
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- CMOS
course practically covers up to the CELL Design
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- only
institute having Tools for CMOS design.
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- Technology
topics with VLSI focus
Lab
and paper assignments
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- The
Domain technologies like Networking, DSP and Mixed Signal
Design are covered in full depth
- Industry
standard lab assignments designed and guided by Industry
Experts
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- only
institute which provides full coverage on domain knowledge
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Faculty
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they one batch senior students?
- What
are their academic and industrial credentials?
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of lectures given by experts ?
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our faculty profile
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Lab/Computing
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- PICT-SITM
never uses demo tools
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- PICT-SITM
is the only institute having Tanner Tools
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- Tanner
Tools, Model Sim, Leonardo Spectrum, View Logic, Xilinx
are all industry standard tools available in PICT-SITM
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- Tanner
Tools : 5 copies
Model
Sim : 10 Copies
Leonardo
Spectrum: 5 copies
View
Logic : 5 copies
Xilinx:
3 copies
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Library
Facility
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PICT
has one of the biggest technical libraries in Pune, with has a
huge collection, more than 12000 books and all IEEE transactions
and other technical magazines
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Project
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What
kind of projects and guidance is available
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The
industry sponsored/ industry standard projects guided by Industry
experts
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Facilities
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Hostel
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PICT-SITM
provides hostel facility for the students
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VLSI
(Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits) is a microelectronics technology
that improves existing electronics circuits in many ways like low parasitics,
smaller area, higher speed combined with lower costs. ASICS and microprocessors
are now being used in all the fields of technology.
The strong growth of communications ICs market is directly related to the
demand for bandwidth hungry applications like video-conferencing, video-on-demand,
Telecommuting etc. and this leads to VLSI Networking.
Objectives
90%
of VLSI companies in India are working in the area of networking.
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The
student will learn VLSI design Methodologies
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The
Student will also acquire the knowledge of domain technology like
networking, DSP, mixed signal design which provides an edge over the
crowd
Highlights
- The 1-year
Post Graduate Diploma in VLSI Networking course is a technology course,
strong on advanced fundamentals of VLSI and Networking with respect
to VLSI. It will comprise both of theory and practice, with a more practical,
application oriented approach.
- It will
consist strong coverage on networking DSP and Mixed signal Design to
give a conceptual and real-life understanding of various Technology
domains.
- The 1st
Module starts with a Foundation course, wherein we bring all upto speed
on Digital Design Fundamentals and on principles of programming through
HDLs.
- It will
lead to domain technology in the 2nd module in key technology areas
networking, DSP and Mixed signal Design
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3rd Module it will give specilisation in networking area with full time
industry sponsored five months project.
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all, students will have direct contact of 30 hours per week, working
5 days/week.
- Case
studies, technical seminars and practicals are high on the pedagogy,
supported by guest speakers and other interfaces with experts.
- Through
seminars, workshops and talks, students will be exposed to the latest
in technology subjects.
Career
target
Semiconductor
Industry as
·
Logic Design Engineer
· Verification Engineer
· FPGA Design Engineer
· System Engineer
Structure
Course
load calculations:
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per session |
2 |
Sessions
per working day |
3 |
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Working days per week |
5 |
No of contact hours per week |
30 |
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No of weeks for module-1 |
16 |
No of years in the course |
1 |
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No of weeks for module-2 |
12 |
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No of weeks for module-3 |
20 |
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Contents
Module
1
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Subject
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Subject
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PVN101
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CMOS
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PVN102
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Digital
Design Fundamentals
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PVN103
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Microprocessors
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PVN104
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HDLs-(VHDL,
Verilog, System C)
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PVN105
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Verification
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PVN106
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Synthesis
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PVN107
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FPGA
and ASIC Design
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PVN108
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Operating Systems
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PVN109
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C Programming
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Module
2
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PVN201
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Mixed Signal Design
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PVN202
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Networking
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PVN203
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Digital Signal Processing
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PVN204
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Bus
Architecture
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PVN205
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Embedded Systems
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PVN206
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Advanced
Bus architecture
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Specialization(Any
One)
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PVN207
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Advanced
Networking
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PVN208
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Embedded
Systems
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| Project
Work |
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PVN209
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Live
Project(Compulsory in the field of specialization)
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TOOLS
- Tanner
Tools : Analog\Mixed Signal Design Tool includes Schematic, Simulation,
Layout, Verification, LVC, DRC, Extraction, etc with full range of tools.
No. of License Copies: 5
- Model
Sim : Supports VHDL and Verilog Simulation No.
of License Copies: 10
- Leonardo
Spectrum : Synthesis Tool
No. of License Copies: 5
- Xilinx
: Enables true HDL Design flows as well as mixed language (VHDL and
Verilog HDL ) Optimization. JTAG programmer supports both CPLDs and
FPGAs for download and configuration.
No. of License Copies: 3
- Workview
Office from View logic
No. of License Copies: 4
- FPGA and
CPLD boards for downloading and design.
Learning
Process
The endeavor
is on practice as well as theory such that students will gain practical
knowledge and experience.
Based on
the needs of each subject/capsule, appropriate pedagogy-mix is used, consisting
of:
- Classroom
lectures/training
- Case studies
and Industry reports and analysis
- Lab assignments
- Field
assignments and projects
- Industry
standard VLSI Tools to gain hands-on exposure
- seminars
and technical paper presentations.
Individual
communication, inter-personal skills and such soft-skills are developed
through workshops by industry-experts.
The Admission Process
Step 1:
You need to buy the Prospectus-cum-Application Form by sending
DD for Rs. 700/- in favour of PICT-SITM payable at Pune.
Click here for details of other locations from where Prospectus cum Application forms can be obtained.
Step 2:Written
Test
Student can appear for the test on-line through our web-site or can appear
for a paper/pencil test on a fixed date & time at our Pune center.
For
paper-pencil test option
On processing your completed application form, we will send you the
admit card for appearing for the test at the centre of your choice from the above list.
Step 3:Personal Interview
The PI for shortlisted students will be conducted at the institute
campus in Pune only.
Step 4:Selection/Final
Admission
Admission to all programs is strictly on the basis of merit/performance
in written test and PI.
Students will informed about their final selection
by registered post.
Those appearing for the final examination in April-May 2007 can also apply.
Important
Dates : PHASE II
| Course Commencement |
2007 |
| Paper Pencil Test and Interview
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2007 |
| Online Test
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2007 |
Additional
information for the On-line test
1.
All the tests are of 90 minutes duration.
2. The actual operation is quite simple and clear instructions are given
once you login.
3. Downloading time between the questions is EXCLUDED from the 90 minutes.
4. In case of power or network failure, you can login again and appear
for only the remaining questions.
Counseling
We invite
you to our institute for a detailed discussion on course and career options.
Contact Telephone no is (020)-243 76189 ext:23
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