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VLSI Systems Design ENSC 450 (4)
An introduction to the design of Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits and systems (System-on-Chip, SoC) using mainly CMOS technology. SoC design techniques and applications will be covered. Basic topics will include: CMOS technology and circuit layout rules; combinational and sequential logic; logic simulation; systems design; design for verification and testability; and embedded-processor design and application. An advanced digital design flow based on the VHDL hardware description language will be introduced and exercised in the labs. Prerequisite: (ENSC 225 or MSE 251 or SEE 231) and ENSC 350, all with a minimum grade of C- and a minimum of 80 units.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Matthew Stewart |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| LA01 |
Matthew Stewart |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |