Master of Technology in VLSI Design is a 2 year post graduation level course which deals with the study of advance level concepts in the field of VLSI Design. Master of Technology in VLSI Design graduates has a promising career in the field of VLSI and its allied field.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Technology in VLSI Design

Master of Technology in VLSI Design pass outs has a lot of career openings in the field of VLSI Design and its related fields. These people can expect a career in the research field and can opt for teaching career as well. Certain certifications and skills in the field will help them to improve their job prospects. Good remuneration is also given for VLSI Design experts.

Eligibility required for Master of Technology in VLSI Design

The students who hold a Bachelor of Technology degree or else Bachelor of Engineering degree in the field of VLSI Design or its related field are eligible to apply for this Master’s program. Good marks in the qualification level exam are required to get admission in top colleges. Most of the recognized Institutes consider the GATE score for the admission purpose.

Application Procedure of Master of Technology in VLSI Design

The procedure of applying for this degree will be different with the chosen College. The particulars for admission will be given in the respected College’s website. Fees structure will also be specified in the College website. Some Colleges will conduct entrance test for admitting eligible ones. Details regarding that will also be given in the website.

Colleges offering Master of Technology in VLSI Design

• Adam’s Engineering College
• Aditya Engineering College
• Akula Sree Ramulu College of Engineering
• Al Habeeb College of Engineering & Technology
• Amrita School of Engineering
• Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Science
• Applied College of Management and Engineering
• Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology
• Bandari Srinivas Institute of Technology
• Bharath Engineering College
• College of Engineering & Technology
• Dhaneswar Rath Institute of Engineering and Management Studies
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Delhi
• Indur Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Intel Engineering College
• Mets School OF Engineering
• Mona College of Engineering & Technology
• Nehru College of Engineering Research Centre
• Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology
• TKR College of Engineering and Technology
• TRR Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Vellore Institute of Technology
• Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology

Course Curriculum of Master of Technology in VLSI Design

Semester 1

• Advanced Computer Architecture
• VLSI Technology
• MOS Circuit Design
• Solid State Electronics Devices
• Digital System Design
• Data Structure & Algorithm Analysis
• Lab – I
• Lab – II
• Lab - III

Semester 2

• Analog VLSI Design
• Computational Methods
• Digital Signal Processing
• Lab – IV
• Lab – V
• Minor Project - I

Electives:

• CMOS RF Circuit Design
• VLSI Test & Testability
• Low Power VLSI Design
• Cluster & Grid Computing
• Embedded System Design
• Designing with ASICS
• Real Time System & Software
• Neural Networks
• Digital Logic with Verilog
• Microwave & Optoelectronic Devices
• Project Work

Semester 3

• Algorithms for VLSI Design Automation
• Lab – VI
• Lab – VII
• Seminar
• Minor Project – II

Electives:

• Process, Devices & Circuit Simulation
• Nano Technology
• Hardware-Software Co-design
• Digital Image Processing
• Cryptology and Crypto Chip Design
• Genetic Algorithm
• Bluetooth Technology
• MEMS and IC Integration
• Computer Aided VLSI Design
• Design of VLSI System
• Advanced Computational Methods
• Project work

Semester 4

• Dissertation
• Seminar & Progress Report
• Comprehensive Viva

Text Books on Master of Technology in VLSI Design

• Advanced computer architecture by Kai Hwang
• Computer organization and design by D. A. Patterson and J. L. Hennessey
• Computer Architecture and organization by J.P.Hayes
• Memory System and Pipelined processors by Harvey G.Cragon
• Parallel computer by V.Rajaranam & C.S.R.Murthy
• Foundation of Parallel Processing by R.K.Ghose, Rajan Moona & Phalguni Gupta
• Scalable Parallel Computers Architecture by Kai Hwang
• Computer Organisation & Architecture by Stalling W
• Advanced Computer Architecture-A Design space by D.Sima, T.Fountain, P.Kasuk
• Computer Architecture, Pipelined and Parallel Processor Design by M.J Flynn
• Computer Architecture: A quantitative approach by D.A.Patterson, J.L.Hennessy
• Computer Architecture and Parallel Processing by Hwan and Briggs
• VLSI Technology by Chen
• Digital Integrated Circuits Design by Rabey
• Solid State Electronic Devices by Ben G Steetman
• Physics of semiconductor Devices by S M Sze
• Introduction to Solid State Physics by Kittel C
• A VHDL Primer”, Addison Wesley by J. Bhaskar
• T. Lang and L.J. Moreno,”Introduction to Digital Systems by M. Ercegovac
• Digital System Design using VHDL by C. H. Roth
• Digital Design-Principles and Practices by J.F. Wakerly
• VHDL by Douglas Perry
• Application-Specific Integrated Circuits by Michael John Sebastian Smith
• VHDL-Analysis and Modeling of Digital Systems by Z. Navabi
• The Design & Analysis of Computer Algorithms by A .V. Aho, J. E. Hopcroft, J. D . Ulman
• Introduction to Algorithms – A Creative Approach by V. Manber
• Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms by Ellis Harwitz and Sartaz Sahani
• Data Structures Using C and C++ by A. Tanenbaum, Y. Langsam and A. J. Augenstein
• An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz
• Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages and Computation by J.E.Hopcroft & J.D.Ullman
• Theory of Computer Science by K.L.Mishra & N.Chandrasekaran
• Introduction to Languages and Theory of Computation by John C.Martin
• Analog Integrated Circuit Design by D. A. Johns and Martin
• Analog MOS Integrated Circuits for Signal Processing by R Gregorian and G C Temes
• VLSI Design Techniques for Analog & Digital Circuits by R L Geiger, P E Allen and N R Strader
• Analysis and Design of Analog IC by Gray and Meyer
• Analog MOS Integrated circuits by Gray, Wooley, Brodersen
• Design of Analog Integrated circuits and Systems by Kenneth R. Laker
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig
• Numerical Methods for Engineers by Chapra, S.C, Canale
• Applied Numerical Analysis by Gerald
• Numerical Analysis and Algorithms by Niyogi
• Elementary Numerical Analysis by Conte, S.D. de Boor
• RF Microelectronics by B. Razavi
• CMOS Circiut Design, layout and Simulation by R. Jacob Baker, H.W. Li, D.E. Boyce
• Mixed Analog and Digital Devices and Technology by Y.P. Tsividis
• High Performance Cluster Computing by R. Buyya
• The Grid: Blueprint for a New Computing Infrastructure by I. Foster and C. Kesselman
• Economic-based Distributed Resource Management and Scheduling for Grid Computing by R. Buyya

Job and Career after Master of Technology in VLSI Design

Employment Areas

• Technology Firms
• Electronics Industry
• Automobile Industry
• Manufacturing Units
• Educational Units
• IT Firms

Remuneration after Master of Technology in VLSI Design

Master of Technology in VLSI Design graduates can earn good remuneration of around Rs.35000/- per month in Public sector firms. They can get salary packages of around Rs.50000/- per month in Private sector firms. These people will be given very good remuneration of around Rs.100000/- to Rs. 200000  per month in companies abroad in the initial stage. The exact remuneration depends on the job profile and reputation of the firm.