MasterVLSI

// 15 modules

Your silicon syllabus.

Every module is hands-on, mentor-led, lab-backed, and aligned with what the top 30 silicon employers actually need today.

01

Digital Design Fundamentals

Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, K-map simplification, combinational and sequential circuits, FSM design, counters and shift registers.

Foundations
02

Verilog HDL

Syntax & data types, modules and ports, operators, tasks/functions, generate blocks, RTL coding style, testbench development, simulation & debug.

RTL
03

SystemVerilog

Data types & arrays, structures, classes & OOP, processes & threads, interfaces & modports, mailboxes & IPC, assertions (SVA).

DV
04

Randomization, Coverage & Assertions

Constraint randomization, inline & implication constraints, array constraints, functional/code/FSM/toggle coverage, covergroups & coverpoints, assertions & properties.

DVCoverage
05

UVM Methodology

UVM architecture & components, phases, factory, TLM communication, configuration database, sequences & virtual sequences, virtual sequencer, RAL frontdoor/backdoor, UVM debugging.

DVUVM
06

Scripting & Automation

Perl (arrays, hashes, file handling), Python (automation scripts, data processing, reports), Shell programming and Linux automation.

Tools
07

AMBA Protocols

AMBA protocol family: APB, AHB and AXI — handshakes, channels, bursts, ordering, and verification testcases.

Protocols
08

High-Speed Protocols

PCI Express (Gen1–Gen7), USB, CXL, HDMI and DisplayPort — architecture, layers, and verification methodology.

Protocols
09

PCIe Detailed Coverage

PCI/PCI-X evolution, PCIe architecture, transaction & data-link & physical layers, TLP/DLLP, configuration space, routing, flow control, virtual channels, QoS, LTSSM, Gen1→Gen7.

ProtocolsPCIe
10

USB Detailed Coverage

USB architecture, enumeration, device classes, USB 2.0/3.x, transaction types, protocol analysis, verification testcases.

ProtocolsUSB
11

CXL Detailed Coverage

CXL.io, CXL.cache, CXL.mem, coherency, host-device communication and verification methodology.

ProtocolsCXL
12

HDMI & DisplayPort

HDMI and DisplayPort: architecture overview, pin structure, verification testcases.

Protocols
13

Gate-Level Simulation (GLS)

Gate-level simulation methodology — both zero-delay and SDF-back-annotated — for post-synthesis sanity.

DVSignoff
14

IP Verification Flow

Test planning, environment development, testcase development, regression execution, coverage closure.

DV
15

SoC Verification Flow

Full SoC verification flow including register verification, integration checks and connectivity tests.

DVSoC
16

Low-Speed Protocols

I2C, GPIO, JTAG, UART and SPI — bring-up, debug and verification of common low-speed peripherals.

Protocols
17

Tools & Industry Environment

Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Siemens QuestaSim, Git, Confluence, Linux environment, GVIM, Make, Meld, TKDiff, Bitbucket.

Tools
18

Industry Projects

Hands-on industry projects: APB Verification Project (SV/UVM) and AXI Verification Project (SV/UVM).

Projects
19

Additional Training

Resume preparation, real interviews, aptitude training, debug sessions and placement preparation.

Career
planner

// Track quiz

Q 1 / 5

Do you enjoy writing code more than running simulations?

// Live

Cost & EMI calculator

Duration6 months
EMI tenure6 months

Total

94,400

includes 18% GST

EMI from

15,734 /mo

0% interest · partner NBFC