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Physial Design Course
Learn Advanced Physical Design Course by Industry experts having 10+ years of experience.
- Industry Oriented Curriculum
- Industry Standard EDA Tools
- Mock Interview
- Assignments
- Certification
- Tools Access Until You Get Placed
Course Overview
Our Physical Design course is designed to take you from fundamentals to advanced industry practices, equipping you with the skills required for real-world ASIC/SoC implementation. The curriculum is hands-on and aligned with industry tools and flows.
Expected Results of the Course:
- Understanding of Physical Design Fundamentals
- Hands-On Experience with Design Tools
- Understanding of Synthesis & Optimization
- Placement Support
- Proficient in Physical Design
- Design Verification Techniques
- Advanced Physical Design Concepts
- Industry Projects and Internships
Couse Curriculum
- Overview of VLSI design flow
- Difference between Front-End (RTL) and Back-End (Physical Design)
- Role of Physical Design in chip development
- Foundry process nodes (7nm, 16nm, etc.) and their impact
- Specification → RTL → Verification → Synthesis → Physical Design → Signoff
- Netlist generation and quality checks
- Design for Testability (DFT) basics
- Inputs to Physical Design: Netlist, SDC, Libraries, Tech Files
- Overview of standard cell libraries (LEF/DEF)
- Floorplanning basics and chip hierarchy
- Power planning concepts (VDD/VSS rails, straps, rings)
- Die size estimation
- Macro placement strategies (Hard & Soft macros)
- Aspect ratio, core utilization, blockages
- Floorplan validation & quality checks
- Power mesh generation
- IR drop and electromigration (EM) basics
- Decap cells and their role
- Power domains and UPF basics (if multi-voltage design is included)
- Placement stages: Global placement & Detailed placement
- Legalization and cell spreading
- Congestion analysis and fixing strategies
- Timing-driven vs Congestion-driven placement
- Clock tree architecture & skew
- Buffer and inverter insertion
- Useful skew concepts
- Clock tree optimization and validation
- Global routing and track assignment
- Detailed routing and DRC rules
- Crosstalk and signal integrity issues
- ECO routing for timing fixes
- Static Timing Analysis (STA) overview
- Setup, Hold, and Crosstalk fixes
- ECO flows for timing closure
- Iterative optimization techniques
- Design Rule Check (DRC)
- Layout vs Schematic (LVS)
- Antenna and ERC checks
- Parasitic extraction (RC corners)
- Power analysis (IR drop, EM)
- Final GDSII generation and tape-out checklist
- Familiarization with industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2, OpenROAD – as per availability)
- Practical labs on each stage (Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, Routing)
- Timing ECOs and signoff report analysis
- Low-power physical design techniques (multi-VDD, power gating)
- Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) considerations
- Multi-mode, Multi-corner (MMMC) analysis
- Advanced node challenges (7nm, 5nm)
This course includes:
- 600+ hours on-demand Training
- Tool Access Until You Get Placed
- Get Support over WhatsApp
- Free Webinar
- Certificate of completion
Eligibility
- Anyone with a background in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
- (B.Tech / M.Tech / Diploma) can join
- Basic knowledge of Digital Electronics or CMOS fundamentals is helpful, but not mandatory — our trainers guide you from the ground up.
Admission
Online Admission Assessment
Take a 90-minute online exam with 60 multiple-choice questions. Topics include Aptitude, Digital Electronics, and Electronic Devices.
Confirm Your Enrollment
Register for the course upon selection. Gain immediate access to pre-course materials to start your preparation.
Placement
At VLSI Gensys, our Placement Center is devoted to linking competent engineers with leading VLSI enterprises. We collaborate closely with multinational corporations (MNCs) and semiconductor service providers to fulfill their entry-level recruitment needs. Our established industry relationships ensure our trained engineers benefit from a variety of job openings.
We incorporate full-scale placement assistance within our training curriculum. This includes resume optimization, interview training, and setting up direct interviews with hiring firms, with support continuing until candidates secure their desired roles. We also maintain ongoing contact with recruiters to pair our students with positions that fit their skills and career objectives.
Our placement center provides personalized mentoring for job seekers, offering industry-specific guidance and tips to excel in interviews. Candidates are welcome to register with the placement center for continuous support during their job search. For more details or to kick off the placement process, contact our Learning Advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions About VLSI Physical Design Course
VLSI Physical Design is the process of transforming a circuit design into a physical layout for semiconductor chips. At VLSI Gensys, we teach floor planning, placement, routing, and timing analysis to create efficient chip designs.
Our VLSI Physical Design courses are open to electronics engineers, fresh graduates, and working professionals seeking to specialize in chip layout. No prior experience is needed—our beginner-friendly training covers all basics.
VLSI Gensys uses industry-standard tools like Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics for hands-on training in physical design, ensuring you gain practical skills for real-world applications in Bengaluru’s tech industry.
We offer 100% placement assistance, including resume building, mock interviews, and direct connections with top semiconductor firms. Our Bengaluru location enhances job opportunities in physical design roles.
Graduates can pursue roles like Physical Design Engineer, Layout Designer, or Timing Analyst with leading companies. VLSI Gensys’ training, backed by 50,000+ successful alumni, ensures a strong start in the semiconductor field.