Course Details - Vedanta Circuits

Course Overview

Master transistor-level custom layout techniques, matching methods, ESD protection structures, and post-layout parasitics extraction using Cadence Virtuoso.

This program is designed to bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements. The curriculum starts from basics and scales up to industry grade designs.

Learning Outcomes

Understand custom layout grids and transistor spacing constraints.

Implement layout matching techniques (Common Centroid, Interdigitation).

Prevent latch-up and design robust ESD protection structures.

Extract post-layout parasitics (RC) and perform back-annotation simulations.

Course Curriculum

Structured modules with hands-on projects. Download the PDF brochure for the full syllabus.

1. Module 1: CMOS Physics & Device Characteristics

2. Module 2: Layout Matching Techniques (Common Centroid)

3. Module 3: DRC/LVS/RCX Verification Flow

4. Module 4: High-Performance Amplifier & Bandgap Layouts

Module 1

Inverter layout

Custom physical layout of CMOS inverter in Virtuoso.

Module 2

Matched Differential Pair

Design symmetric layout for low mismatch amplifiers.

Module 3

Current Mirror Layout

Create matched current mirror array layouts.

Module 4

Guard Rings & Latch-up prevention

Implement guard rings for noise isolation.

Major Project

Operational Amplifier Layout

Complete layout of a two-stage Op-Amp with RC extraction.

Capstone

Bandgap Reference Layout

Layout of temperature stable bandgap reference blocks.

Full Module Breakdown

Module 1 - Custom IC Layout Basics

Design rules, spacing, enclosure constraints
MOS transistor geometries and routing metals
Contact and via density requirements

Module 2 - Matching & Noise Isolation

Common Centroid, Interdigitation, Dummy cells
Guard rings, deep N-well isolation
Latch-up prevention guidelines

Module 3 - Post Layout Verification

DRC/LVS verification on Calibre
Post layout parasitic RC extraction (PEX)
Post layout simulation comparison

Analog Layout Design