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AI-Based Analog/Digital Circuit Design Automation Practice - Real-World LDO/AXI-Lite IP Design and Verification

This is a practical course on 'AI-based circuit design/verification automation' required by 'Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix field engineers'. Complete your skills in TSMC 180nm PDK-based LDO IP design/verification automation + AI-based AXI-Lite RTL implementation + Python/TCL/Batch Script Regression automation.

32 learners are taking this course

Level Intermediate

Course period Unlimited

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What you will gain after the course

  • TSMC 180nm PDK-based LDO IP Design and 5-Corner/Monte Carlo Verification Automation System - Automated overnight unattended execution of hundreds of test cases using Python/Batch Script, and automatic report generation method for PSRR/Dropout/Transient Sign-off

  • ChatGPT-Powered Automatic AXI-Lite SoC Protocol RTL Generation and UVM/SVA Verification Capabilities - Converting FSM Specs to SystemVerilog via AI Prompt Engineering, Automatic Protocol Violation Detection

  • Ability to build integrated automated regression test infrastructure for Python/TCL/DO Scripts - One-click execution workflow from Synthesis → STA → Power analysis, reducing 3-day work to 30 seconds

  • PVT Corner 62,500 Combination Automated Verification and Statistical Yield Prediction System - TT/FF/SS/FS/SF Corner + Monte Carlo 1000 Simulations, 6-Sigma Design Strategy and Cpk Analysis Capability

  • Samsung Electronics/SK Hynix Target GitHub Portfolio + Winning Resume + Interview Answer Completion - Setup/Hold Time, Timing Closure, Coverage-driven Verification Practical Answer Set


In the AI era, how can circuit design engineers survive?


Circuit design job seekers, those with less than 5 years of experience, junior engineers, please pay attention!

(👇Watch the video below)

What are AI utilization capabilities and automation in circuit design?

💡These days when you look at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix job postings...

Circuit design automation capabilities required by Samsung Electronics DS Division and SK Hynix

Design automation, Python, Perl, C++, Shell, TCL, SVA, PVT, Corner, regression, UVM…
The terms sound impressive, but in reality, "I haven't actually done all of that... it's more like I've dabbled in bits and pieces" is closer to the truth.


In 'university/lab'

I've done quite a bit of hands-on work with SPICE, Verilog, and FPGA,
but I have almost no experience using AI to directly design conditions, run them automatically, and gather and analyze results with code.


When you join a company

  • You'll mainly be assigned tasks like
    "Add one more corner here and run it again",
    "Just change the seed and run it one more time" on top of the netlist / script / flow that seniors have already set up.

  • At some point, you start thinking,
    "Am I a circuit designer right now, or just a monkey running simulations?"

🔥AI-based circuit design and verification automation, we'll get it done for you in one go.

AI-Based RTL Design

RTL code written by AI will completely fail at Synthesis if you use it as-is! Learn to identify and fix critical pitfalls in AI-generated code that occur in real-world scenarios, such as timing violations, protocol conflicts, and latch generation. AI is just a tool—the final judgment is the engineer's responsibility.

AI-Based RTL Design

LDO Design and Verification Automation

After designing an LDO, will you manually verify all 62,500 PVT Corners? Build an overnight unmanned Regression Test system with Python/Batch Scripts to automate everything from Line Regulation to Monte Carlo statistical analysis. Engineers sleep, scripts verify, and you just check the Pass/Fail report in the morning!

LDO Design and Verification Automation

SoC Protocol Design and
SystemVerilog,
SVA, UVM Verification Automation

If one AXI-Lite Handshake timing is wrong, the entire SoC goes down! Automatically detect Protocol Violations with SystemVerilog Assertion (SVA) and run hundreds of test cases unattended overnight with a UVM-based verification environment. From design to verification and waveform checking in 20 seconds with a single TCL/DO Script execution!

SoC Protocol Design and System-Verilog, SVA, UVM Verification Automation

AI-Based HW Design

Are you spending an hour drawing each Symbol/Footprint? Use Claude AI to automatically generate custom footprints based on datasheets, and automate routing with the FreeRouting engine. Engineers can focus solely on circuit design and review, while leaving repetitive tasks to AI and automation tools!

AI-Based HW Design

Self-Study Notes Included

There are things that couldn't be covered even in 20 hours of lectures! We've included in-depth content that couldn't be covered in the lectures, such as practical know-how from field engineers, debugging case studies, PDK modeling details, and script optimization tips in the self-study notes. Open them anytime when reviewing lectures or when you get stuck!

Self-study notes with real-world examples provided separately for each chapter!


📚 AI-based Circuit Design/Verification Automation Curriculum

AI-Based Semiconductor Circuit Design/Verification Automation Flow

Section 1

Introduction to AI-Based Semiconductor Circuit Design/Verification Automation Practice

We introduce the impact and necessity of AI and automation on circuit design roles. We cover in depth silicon respin cost reduction, Time-to-Market reduction strategies, challenges in PVT Variation verification, and AI utilization strategies.


Building an Analog Circuit Design Tool Environment Based on TSMC 180nm PDK

Section 2

Analog Circuit Design Tool Environment Setup and Practice

Build a TSMC 180nm PDK-based analog circuit design tool environment and practice core analog circuit analysis including Single-Stage Amp design. Learn how to set up a professional design environment.


Digital Circuit Design Tool Environment Setup and Practice

Section 3

Digital Circuit Design Tool Environment Setup and Practice

Build and practice the EDA Tool environment for overall digital circuit design including Verilog HDL coding, Logic Synthesis, Timing Analysis, and Power Analysis. Experience the one-stop process from RTL to Netlist.


PCB HW Design Tool Environment Setup and Schematic Practice

Section 4

PCB HW Design Tool Environment Setup and Schematic Practice

Build a PCB circuit design tool environment for embedded board design, and practice component library creation, power tree design, and debugging interface design.


LDO Design Master Class

Section 5

LDO Design Master Class

You will intensively learn the core design techniques of LDO Regulators and know-how for securing stability. You will practice Phase Margin improvement and Spec-driven design while strengthening your DCDC Ripple removal IP design capabilities.


LDO Analog IP Design and Automated Measurement Verification System Development

Section 6

LDO Analog IP Design and Automated Measurement Verification System Development

After designing the LDO IP, we build an automated measurement and verification system for Spec Sign-off. Using LTspice, Python, and Batch Scripts, we implement automated measurement and regression test systems for hundreds of conditions.


Process Corner & Monte Carlo Statistical Analysis Automation

Section 7

Process Corner & Monte Carlo Statistical Analysis Automation

Predict Statistical Yield through PVT Corner and Monte Carlo simulations and secure Design Margin. Practice AI-based automated verification report generation and automated re-verification linked with Post-Layout Parasitic RC Extraction.


AMBA Protocol Master Class

Section 8

AMBA Protocol Master Class

Gain a complete understanding of AMBA Protocols (APB, AHB, AXI), the core of SoC communication, and practice AXI Protocol for High-Speed Premium SoC design.


AI-Based Automatic RTL Generation - AXI-Lite SoC Design Practice

Section 9

AI-Based Automatic RTL Generation - AXI-Lite SoC Design Practice

Using AI Prompt Engineering to automatically convert FSM Spec to SystemVerilog RTL and analyze AXI-Lite 5-Channel Architecture. Practice from Intel Quartus Synthesis to SVA-based Protocol Violation detection.


SoC Regression Test Automation Based on TCL/DO Scripts

Section 10

SoC Regression Test Automation Based on TCL/DO Scripts

Using TCL Script and ModelSim DO File, we automate Regression Tests including Quartus project build, Compile, Waveform Logging, and Coverage collection. We build an infrastructure that performs unattended verification of hundreds of test-cases through Batch Script.


Integrated Timing·Power Sign-off Analysis Automation

Section 11

Integrated Timing·Power Sign-off Analysis Automation

Automate Timing and Power Sign-off through SDC creation, Static Timing Analysis (STA), and Dynamic/Static Power analysis. Learn how to generate integrated QoR reports using Python scripts.


Completing a 4-Layer PCB

Section 12

Completing a 4-Layer PCB

From 4-Layer PCB Stackup design to Schematic to PCB Migration, Component Placement, and Ethernet PHY and MCU Block Layout practice. Covers Gerber file extraction for PCB manufacturing.


PCB Hardware Design Automation Full-Stack

Section 13

PCB Hardware Design Automation Full-Stack

Focusing on LM555 Timer Astable Multivibrator design, this hands-on practice covers the entire PCB design automation process from Schematic creation, AI-based Custom Symbol/Footprint generation, FreeRouting automatic routing, DRC Check, to Gerber file Export.


Completing Circuit Design Job Strategies and Advanced AI Workflows

Section 14

Completing Circuit Design Job Strategies and Advanced AI Workflows

You will learn job-specific competency analysis and how to create winning resumes and GitHub portfolios. It covers practical interview preparation along with advanced AI workflow strategies including LLM Fine-tuning and RAG-based design automation.


We can solve these concerns!

📌

Job seekers with a bachelor's degree in circuit design

Those who want to pursue circuit design positions at major companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix
but are concerned about lacking systematic hands-on experience and a competitive portfolio

📌

Undergraduate students considering graduate school

Those who want to quickly build practical, field-oriented capabilities instead of pursuing graduate school
and gain competitiveness in the job market with just a bachelor's degree

📌

Current engineers with limited work automation experience

Those who lack automation training opportunities at their company and want to self-study Python, TCL scripting, and
AI-based design/verification automation workflows

Notes Before Enrollment


Lab Environment

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

  • Required Software: LTSpice, Quartus Prime Lite, KiCAD

  • Recommended specifications: 8GB RAM or higher, 50GB or more SSD storage space, Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 CPU or higher

Prerequisites and Important Notes

  • Basic knowledge of Python, Verilog HDL, UVM, Shell Script (Batch/Tcl) required

  • A basic understanding of semiconductor circuit design will make this more effective.

  • Curiosity about AI-based automation and willingness to learn are important.

Learning Materials

  • Lecture slide PDF (summary of key content)

  • PDK and library files used in the hands-on practice

  • Automation script example code written directly by the instructor

Python, system-verilog, uvm, batch-script, rtl, etc. will be covered.


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This course communicates with students through Naver Cafe!

  1. Please join the open KakaoTalk chat room to receive announcements! (Participation code: 0459)
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  2. Please join the Naver Cafe to receive student materials!


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  3. Through live classes held every weekend, we provide assignment feedback + consultation for your concerns!


    ➡ Schedule and live class content will be announced weekly through Naver Cafe (replays provided!)

  4. We provide various information and EVENTS for job seekers!
    ➡ Cafe level upgrade + continuous updates + accessible even after course completion.

Access to Sam Coach community and EVENT participation for circuit design job seekers ON!

We invite you to Samcoach's Naver Cafe for circuit design job seekers!

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  • Sam Coach Group Consulting Pass

  • Advanced Course Student Material Access

  • Discount applied to other content

Various benefits are available, including:

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Continuous updates planned!

Content that needs supplementation will be updated through continuous communication with students.

(Updates will be posted simultaneously on Naver Cafe or Samcoach YouTube,
so even after the 12-month course period ends, you can access the updated content.)


Hello, I'm Sam Coach, your circuit design mentor! 🙌

  • 5 years of experience in CHIP circuit design at Samsung Electronics DS Division

    • Analog IP / Digital Scenario Design

    • Grade A patent application

  • Global foreign company engineer technical support

  • Former) Startup Hardware Accelerator / MCU Firmware Design

  • Former) Large corporation home appliance company / All-in-one water purifier production technology

  • Former) Mid-sized medical device company / PCB HW, CIS, DDI ASIC design


🧭 Mentoring Activities

  • 'Semiconductor Job Bible by Industry Professionals' Circuit Design Part Author

  • 'Korea Semiconductor Industry Association SEMI-MOOC' Circuit Design Core Theory and Simulation Instructor

  • 'Letuin, #1 in STEM Employment & Career Community Comento' Circuit Design Job Mentor

  • Conducted circuit design job bootcamps / job-specific lectures at over 10 universities including Yonsei University, Hanyang University, and Konkuk University

  • Over 200 consultations on resumes / cover letters / interviews related to circuit design positions

  • 'K-Digital Basic Competency Training' Instructor (Stop memorizing difficult circuit formulas - Visual semiconductor circuit (chip) design)

  • Operating the YouTube channel 'Circuit Design Career Pathfinder Sam Coach'

See you in the course! 🖐🏻

The very fact that you're reading this right now means you're more than qualified to pursue a career in circuit design. My role is to help passionate individuals like you turn your challenge into success.
This course will give you a 'distinctive design experience' as you pursue circuit design.

Of course, if we connect, you're welcome to work through circuit design projects with me following the roadmap, but first, I encourage you to try what you can on your own through the free lectures (click). Then, if needed, please sign up for the course.

I look forward to seeing you in the lectures. Thank you 😊

🪜 View All of Sam Coach's Circuit Design Course Roadmap
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Who is this course right for?

  • Someone with a bachelor's degree who wants to apply for circuit design positions at Samsung Electronics/SK Hynix but doesn't have a portfolio

  • Someone who is deciding between graduate school vs getting a job and wants to build competitiveness with a bachelor's degree

  • For those who want to understand industry terms such as TSMC PDK, Corner verification, STA, etc. and prepare for interviews

  • Someone who knows they need verification automation but doesn't know how to write Python/TCL scripts

  • For those who want to learn how to automatically generate RTL with ChatGPT but find it difficult to get started

  • For those who want to improve work efficiency through self-study because there are no automation training opportunities at their company

  • Those who want to stay competitive and not fall behind in the AI era

Need to know before starting?

  • Basic circuit theory knowledge (OpAmp, MOSFET, digital logic circuit fundamentals)

  • Basic Python syntax (variables, loops, and functions are sufficient)

  • Verilog or SystemVerilog Basic Syntax

  • ChatGPT or Claude account (paid model recommended, free also possible)

  • A PC capable of installing EDA Tools in a Windows environment

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Experience & Background

Current) Major Semiconductor Company (Chip Circuit Design, 4th Year)

  • Analog IP / Digital Scenario Design

  • Class A Patent Application

  • Technical support for global foreign company engineers

Former) Startup Incubator (MCU Firmware Design)

Former) Major Corporation Home Appliance Company (All-in-one Water Purifier Production Technology)

Former) Mid-sized medical device company (CIS, DDI ASIC design)

Yes, Former) Startup Incubating Company (MCU Firmware Design) Former) Large Enterprise Home Appliance Company (All-in-one Water Purifier Production Technology) Former) Mid-sized Medical Device Company (CIS, DDI ASIC Design)

Yes, Former) Startup Incubating Company (MCU Firmware Design) Former) Large Enterprise Home Appliance Company (All-in-one Water Purifier Production Technology) Former) Mid-sized Medical Device Company (CIS, DDI ASIC Design)

You can definitely take on the challenge of getting a job or changing careers in CHIP design.

Get one step closer to landing a job or switching careers in CHIP design with me!

"Are you dreaming of a career in semiconductor analog/digital circuit design?

I will help you from the basics through the eyes of a current employee at S Electronics, a major corporation!

Get closer to landing a job or switching careers in CHIP design! "Are you dreaming of a career in semiconductor analog/digital circuit design? I will help you from the basics through the eyes of a current employee at S Electronics, a major corporation!"

Nice to meet you! I am Coach Sam, currently designing system semiconductors at S Electronics :)

"Do you dream of becoming a circuit designer? I will help you from the basics through the eyes of a current employee at S Electronics, a major corporation!" Nice to meet you! I am Sam-coach, currently designing system semiconductors at S Electronics. :)

I have gone through many trials and errors while taking on the challenge of circuit design, starting from a startup.

I gained experience in PCB design, F/W design, FPGA design, and CHIP design through trial and error.

However, there was one thing I found disappointing.

I've faced many trials and errors while taking on these challenges. I gained experience in PCB design, F/W design, FPGA design, and CHIP design in a somewhat haphazard way. However, I always felt that something was missing.

'Why are there so few opportunities for systematic hands-on practice and information about employment in the field of circuit design?'

I experienced chip design in a haphazard, trial-and-error way. However, I felt one lingering regret: "Why are there so few structured hands-on opportunities and job-related information in the field of circuit design?"

While there was plenty of content for fields like semiconductor processing and programming, circuit design felt like a "hidden world" because information was so scarce.

Those of you preparing for a career in circuit design who are reading this have likely felt the same frustration I did. That's why I interviewed professionals in the field, asked my professors, and took IDEC courses.

Those of you preparing for a career in circuit design who are reading this have likely felt the same sense of frustration that I did.

So, you might try interviewing current professionals in the field, asking your professors for advice, or taking IDEC courses.

However, in most cases, you still find yourself feeling like you almost get it, but not quite.

SO! I went ahead and created a structured course myself that leads directly to employment!

I have experienced everything from [Analog Circuits -> Digital Systems -> MCU Firmware -> Driver Design -> Software], and

Through 'Top-down / Bottom-up' skills, I have become able to perfectly explain products and circuits.

And through my practical circuit courses on Inflearn, I will share everything from my own intuitive methods for interpreting 'analog/digital circuits' to the ways I evaluate trade-offs.

And on Inflearn, as we work with practical circuits, I plan to share everything from my own intuitive methods for interpreting 'analog/digital circuits' to the ways of evaluating trade-offs.

Let's build a solid foundation together, develop practical skills, and create your very own chip design story!

Let's build a solid foundation together, develop practical skills, and create your own unique chip design story!

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