EE8351

EE 8351 - Design Automation Techniques for Variation-Aware Computing (3 Cr.)

Electrical and Computer Engineering (11122) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

EE 8351 - Design Automation Techniques for Variation-Aware Computing (3 Cr.)

Course description

High-performance chip design can only be performed with the assistance of design automation tools that comprehend the needs of the designer and deliver solutions that can correctly analyze and optimize these systems. The objective of this class is to provide a view of this emerging universe and acquaint students with new research in this area. Specific topics to be covered include 1) Overview of technology trends and emerging systems 2) Variation-aware design and 3) Design automation issues.

Prerequisites: CSE grad student. Some background in VLSI design and/or design automation is suggested but not required. Such prior exposure will make the experience in the class much more meaningful.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Requirements

000356

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Fall Even Year