How are semiconductor chips designed and manufactured through various stages? We will examine the basic concepts of logic circuits required for PI (Physical Implementation) / PD (Physical Design) roles and the Chip Design Flow step by step, and explore the key concepts of the synthesis process based on tools used for digital chip circuit design in the industry.
Understanding Digital Logic Circuits from PI (Physical Implementation) and PD (Physical Design) Perspectives
Understanding the Digital Chip Circuit Design Process
Key concepts of Synthesis using Synopsys Design Compiler, which is mainly used in the industry
Converting Register Transfer Level Design written in HDL like Verilog to Gate Level
During the conversion process, the design is optimized to meet the constraints of Synopsys Design Constraint
Finally mapping to Standard cells provided by Foundry
Synthesis is the first gateway connecting abstract and physical stages.
Ultimately, understanding synthesis means understanding the entire circuit design process.
In the industry, new employees with synthesis and timing verification experience are preferred.
However, related tools are expensive and have low accessibility, making it difficult to study in school or through self-learning.
In this lecture, you can experience the Design Compiler-based synthesis process used in the industry step by step,
and it explains not only synthesis but also many concepts used in circuit implementation jobs.
Section 1. Basic Digital Logic Circuit Content Required for Synthesis
Digital System
Timing Concept
Section 2. Concrete Understanding of Digital Chip Design Flow
SoC / ASIC
Physical Implementation (Front-End) / Physical Design (Back-End) Flow
Section 3. Understanding synthesis using Synopsys Design Compiler, the most widely used synthesis tool in practice
Design Setup
Synopsys Design Constraints (SDC)
Synthesis Techniques
Timing Analysis
Preparation process required for synthesis
Understanding SDC commands for Design optimization
Timing Concepts and Analysis
Various Techniques in the Compilation Process
Understanding terminology used in practical work
Since Digital Design is the process of mapping to Gates with "physical substance," the following prerequisite knowledge is required:
Digital Logic Circuits
CMOS Operating Principles
Basic knowledge of the Verilog language
Linux environment
While not essential for the course content, in practice, everyone uses Linux environments.
TCL for communicating with EDA tools
Similarly, it's not a requirement, but it's good to study whenever you have time.
Blog introducing the overall content of VLSI and Digital Chip Design Flow
TCL, the most widely used scripting language in the PI/PD field
Who is this course right for?
ASIC, SoC design field job seeker
Semiconductor Academy / ETRI / IDEC Employment-linked Education Preparatory Student
PI(Physical Implementation) / PD(Physical Design) New Employee
Need to know before starting?
Logic Circuits
Semiconductor Devices
Digital Integrated Circuit
AI(Artificial Intelligence)와 IoT(Internet of Things) 등 주문형 chip(ASIC, application-specific integrated circuit)에 대한 시장의 요구는 늘어나고 있고, 실제로 많은 chip들이 설계되고 있으나, 실질적인 삶의 변화로까지 이어지지는 경우는 드뭅니다.
많은 ASIC 설계들이 기능적으로 오류가 있거나, 계획하였던 성능 조건을 만족시키지 못하기 때문입니다. 좋은 반도체를 만들어서 우리의 삶을 좀 더 윤택하게 하려면, 규모가 커지고 복잡해진 설계를 다룰 수 있는 고도화된 기능 및 성능 검증을 제공하기 위한 서비스가 필요합니다. 메타앙코르는 그러한 서비스를 제공함으로써 사람을 이롭게 하는 반도체가 많아지는 것을 목표로 하는 회사입니다.
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