ECE 260A

Fall 2009

VLSI Digital System Algorithms and Architectures Custom and semicustom VLSI design from the system designer’s perspective. VLSI system algorithms, parallel processing architectures and interconnection networks, and design mapping methodologies will be emphasized. VLSI computer-aided design (CAD) tools will be introduced. Knowledge of basic semiconductor electronics and digital design is assumed. Prerequisites: undergraduate-level semiconductor electronics and digital system design; ECE 165 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (F)

Instructor: Mike Bendak

Email: MBendak@cox.net

Office Hour: Monday, Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: EBU1 - 4604

Teaching Assistant: Neelmani Kumar

TA Hour: Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: EBU1 - 5702

Email: nekumar@ucsd.edu

Text: “CMOS VLSI Design, A Circuits and Systems Perspective”, 3^rd Edition,

By Neil Weste and David Harris

Midterm Examination: October 29, Thursday, 6:30-7:50PM, HSS-1330

· Midterm Examination is closed book/closed note.