// For companies
Silicon engineering, on demand.
Beyond training, MasterVLSI partners with semiconductor companies and fabless startups on full-flow VLSI engagements — from architecture exploration to tape-out — with deliverables you can drop into your repo and ship.
Frontend
RTL · DV · CDC · IP
Backend
PD · DFT · STA · Low Power
Specialty
AMS · Post-Si · Automation
Digital Design Fundamentals
Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, K-map simplification, combinational and sequential circuits, FSM design, counters and shift registers.
Verilog HDL
Syntax & data types, modules and ports, operators, tasks/functions, generate blocks, RTL coding style, testbench development, simulation & debug.
SystemVerilog
Data types & arrays, structures, classes & OOP, processes & threads, interfaces & modports, mailboxes & IPC, assertions (SVA).
Randomization, Coverage & Assertions
Constraint randomization, inline & implication constraints, array constraints, functional/code/FSM/toggle coverage, covergroups & coverpoints, assertions & properties.
UVM Methodology
UVM architecture & components, phases, factory, TLM communication, configuration database, sequences & virtual sequences, virtual sequencer, RAL frontdoor/backdoor, UVM debugging.
Scripting & Automation
Perl (arrays, hashes, file handling), Python (automation scripts, data processing, reports), Shell programming and Linux automation.
AMBA Protocols
AMBA protocol family: APB, AHB and AXI — handshakes, channels, bursts, ordering, and verification testcases.
High-Speed Protocols
PCI Express (Gen1–Gen7), USB, CXL, HDMI and DisplayPort — architecture, layers, and verification methodology.
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.
USB Detailed Coverage
USB architecture, enumeration, device classes, USB 2.0/3.x, transaction types, protocol analysis, verification testcases.
CXL Detailed Coverage
CXL.io, CXL.cache, CXL.mem, coherency, host-device communication and verification methodology.
HDMI & DisplayPort
HDMI and DisplayPort: architecture overview, pin structure, verification testcases.
Gate-Level Simulation (GLS)
Gate-level simulation methodology — both zero-delay and SDF-back-annotated — for post-synthesis sanity.
IP Verification Flow
Test planning, environment development, testcase development, regression execution, coverage closure.
SoC Verification Flow
Full SoC verification flow including register verification, integration checks and connectivity tests.
Low-Speed Protocols
I2C, GPIO, JTAG, UART and SPI — bring-up, debug and verification of common low-speed peripherals.
Tools & Industry Environment
Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Siemens QuestaSim, Git, Confluence, Linux environment, GVIM, Make, Meld, TKDiff, Bitbucket.
Industry Projects
Hands-on industry projects: APB Verification Project (SV/UVM) and AXI Verification Project (SV/UVM).
Additional Training
Resume preparation, real interviews, aptitude training, debug sessions and placement preparation.
// How we work
Predictable delivery, silicon-grade rigour.
Scoped SOW
Tight, milestone-based statement of work. Fixed-bid or T&M.
NDA-friendly
Air-gapped environments, audit trails, IP custody from day one.
PR-style delivery
Reviewable commits, daily syncs, demo every sprint.
Fast ramp
Mentored teams kick off within 2 weeks of contract.
Have a silicon project? Let's talk.
NDA-friendly, milestone-based engagement. We respond within a business day.