1. Overview of VLSI: (10 hrs)
Introduction to Computer-aided design tools for digital systems. Hardware
description languages, Introduction to VHDL, Data objects, Classes and data
types, Operators, Overloading, Logical operators. Types of delays, Entityand
Architecture declaration. Introduction to behavioural, dataflow and structural
models.
2. VHDL Statements: (12 hrs)
Assignment statements, sequential Statements and process, Conditional
statements, Case statements, concept and use of Concurrent statements.
3. Combinational Circuit Design: (14 hrs)
VHDL models and simulation of combinational circuits such as Multiplexers,
Encoders, Decoders, Code converters, Comparators, Implementation of
Boolean functions etc.
4. Sequential Circuit Design: (10hrs)
VHDL Models and simulation of sequential circuits, Shift registers, Counters
etc.
5. Introduction to CPLDs and FPGAs: (10 hrs)
Programmable logic devices : ROM, PLAs, GAL, PEEL, CPLDs and
FPGA.FPAA (Field Programmes Analog Array)