This workshop is designed to provide a deep understanding of CMOS design fundamentals through SPICE simulations. Over five days, participants will explore the behavior of NMOS and CMOS inverters in different operating regions, evaluate switching thresholds, noise margins, and analyze robustness against supply and device variations. Each session includes hands-on SPICE simulations backed by strong theoretical foundations, making it ideal for learners who wish to master transistor-level circuit behavior.
Kunal Ghosh, the visionary co-founder of VLSI System Design (VSD) Corp. Pvt. Ltd., stands at the forefront of online open-source EDA and hardware design education, particularly in the realm of RISC-V.
With a portfolio of 50 top-tier VLSI online courses, Kunal has enriched the learning journey of over 90,000 students across 153 countries. His expertise extends beyond training; he’s actively involved in pioneering open-source projects and design collaborations with esteemed institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad.
His current focus is on crafting high-quality open-source Analog/Digital IPs, a groundbreaking endeavor in open-source hardware design. Kunal’s rich industry experience includes roles at Qualcomm and Cadence, specializing in SoC design. He holds a master’s degree from IIT Bombay, where he specialized in VLSI & Nano-electronics, with a focus on sub-100nm Electron Beam Lithography Optimization techniques.
No. The workshop starts with a basic introduction to SPICE, including setup and syntax, making it suitable for beginners.
You will learn CMOS inverter design fundamentals, simulate Id-Vds curves, explore VTC, switching thresholds, noise margins, and analyze robustness under supply and device variations using SPICE.
Yes. Participants who complete the sessions and hands-on labs will receive a VSD-certified participation certificate.
Every day includes hands-on SPICE simulation exercises aligned with the theoretical concepts discussed.
It is designed for UG/PG students, early-career engineers, and VLSI enthusiasts interested in transistor-level circuit analysis.
A laptop or desktop with internet access. Detailed setup instructions for SPICE simulators will be shared before the workshop.
Yes. You'll work on projects such as inverter design optimization, smart SPICE configurations for robustness, and custom circuit simulations.
Absolutely. The skills you gain will directly support your academic, research, and career development in semiconductor and circuit design domains.
Session recordings or guided assistance will be provided to help you catch up on missed content.
You can either install a local SPICE tool (like ngspice) or access cloud-based tools provided during the workshop.
Cloud based Workshop
A 5-day hands-on workshop focused on CMOS inverter design, simulation, and robustness evaluation using SPICE. Explore Id-Vds, VTC, switching threshold, noise margins, and power/device variation effects.
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