School of Engineering and Sciences
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
MTech in VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration) is a postgraduate-level programme in the field of Electronics and Computer Engineering. The course focuses on the design and development of integrated circuits and systems, including computer-aided design (CAD) tools, simulation, and verification techniques. The programme covers semiconductor device physics, IC fabrication technology, digital and analogue circuit design, computer-aided design tools, VLSI system design, digital and analogue circuit design, semiconductor device physics, and layout design. It also includes hands-on training in the use of VLSI design tools and the implementation of VLSI systems.
Completing an MTech in VLSI can help you achieve professional success by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to design and develop advanced electronic systems. Graduates of the programme are well-suited for careers in VLSI design, embedded systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and computer-aided design. They are also well-prepared for further research in the field.
Graduates with this degree can work in roles such as VLSI design engineer, IC design manager, or VLSI research and development engineer. They can work in companies like Intel, Texas Instruments, and Samsung. Additionally, MTech in VLSI graduates can pursue research and teaching positions in universities and research institutions.
Career Opportunities
VLSI design: Graduates of the programme can work as VLSI designers, developing integrated circuits and systems for various applications, such as computer processors, memory chips, and wireless communication devices.
Embedded systems: Graduates can work in embedded systems, designing and developing intelligent devices and systems that include embedded processors, sensors, and communication interfaces.
Semiconductor manufacturing: Graduates can work in semiconductor manufacturing companies, where they can be involved in the production of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices.
Computer-aided design: Graduates can work as CAD engineers, using computer-aided design tools to design and simulate integrated circuits and systems.
Research and Development: Graduates can also opt for research and development in VLSI, working in universities, research institutions, or private companies, to conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as nano-electronics, low-power VLSI, and more.
Curriculum
Faculty
The ECE department has faculties having PhD from IITs and foreign universities. List of ECE faculties and their profiles are given here
The faculty involved in conducting the courses for MTech in VLSI and their area of expertise are given below:-
| SNO | Faculty Name | Designation | Research Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Ramesh Vaddi | Associate Professor & HoD | Energy Efficient Circuit Design with Post-CMOS Devices, Hardware Security for IoT, VLSI Accelerators and In-memory Computing Architectures for AI based Edge Devices |
| 2 | Prof. Y Siva Sankar | Professor | Design and development of wearable devices for remote health monitoring systems, Development of IoT systems and VLSI circuits |
| 3 | Dr Matta Durga Prakash | Assistant Professor | Microelectronics & VLSI, Semiconductor Device Modelling, Design & Simulations Micro/Nano Fabricated Electrical Devices, Biosensors and MEMS |
| 4 | Dr Pradyut Kumar Sanki | Assistant Professor | Microelectronics & VLSI design, Embedded System Design, Image and Signal Processing |
| 5 | Dr Goutam Rana | Assistant Professor | Micro/Nano Fabricated Electrical/Optical/Optoelectronic Devices, THz photo-conductive sources, THz plasmonic Devices |
| 6 | Dr Swagata Samanta | Assistant Professor | Integrated Optics, Plasmonics & Neuromorphics, Quantum Electronics & Quantum Photonics, VLSI circuits |
| 7 | Dr Monoj Kumar Singha | Assistant Professor | Low Cost Deposition System for Sensors & Devices, MEMS & Packaging, Semiconductor Devices & Sensors |
| 8 | Dr Patta Supraja | Assistant Professor | Low-cost Point-of-care Biosensors, Semiconductor Device Modelling, Design & Simulations, Printable Electronics |
Lab infrastructure
Embedded Systems Lab
The department has dedicated Embedded System Lab having Rs 1.5 crore worth equipment.
The Salient features of Embedded System Lab are:-
- 30 Desktop Computers with Intel i5 processor/16GB RAM/128GB SSD.
- STM32 IoT Discovery kits
- ESP32 Development boards
- LPC1768 (ARM Cortex M3) Microcontroller development Boards
- Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB RAM/32GB card -30 Nos
- Xilinx Zynq development Boards
- NI LabView Signal Processing packages & SDR HW modules
- TI & Nordic wireless SoC Boards (Zigbee/Thread/6LoWPAN)
- Keysight Mixed signal oscilloscope
- Keysight Spectrum Analyzer upto 7GHz
- Centralized Air-conditioned Lab
Microelectronics & VLSI Circuits Design Lab
The department has dedicated Microelectronics & VLSI Circuits Design Lab having Rs 1.0 crore worth tools.
The Salient features of VLSI Lab are:-
- Cadence Virtuoso IC design
- Xilinx Vivado
- FPGAs
- Visual TCAD Genius Device Simulator (2D and 3D) Professional version
- Silvaco TCAD
Industry Connect
The department conducts regular industrial talks delivered by domain experts from the industry. Industrial experts take some courses either by themselves or along with our faculty. After the first year of study, the students are encouraged to opt for the industrial internship for a maximum period of one year. Students who are interested in the internship need to attend the interview as and when the internship opening arises.
The department works closely with the industries which play a part in curriculum development, delivery and other industrial training.
Placements
The MTech (VLSI) students interested in Placements need to register with the Corporate Relations and Career Services (CR & CS) office. The CR & CS department will offer the required placement-related trainings.
For MTech (VLSI) first batch (2022-2024), placements are going on...
