ECE494 Microprocessor Design

• Microprocessor design flow.
• Placement and routing of digital cells and subsystems.
• Design and analysis of power distribution network.
• Design and analysis of clock distribution network.
• Extraction of parasitic electrical parameters.
• Analysis of timing and power consumption.
• Physical layout and design rules.
• Advanced packaging techniques.

With the successful completion of the course, the student will be in a position to:

• Design a full microprocessor at industrial level.
• Be acquainted with the design flow of integrated circuits.
• Be capable of utilizing industrial-level CAD tools.
• Co-operate with his/her fellow students as part of a team for the implementation of a complex and multidisciplinary project.