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IO Design Fundamentals | VLSI.X405
The course emphasizes fundamental concepts such as transmission line analysis, slew rate, termination, etc. It introduces the basic IO logic, timing analysis and package model, and covers bit error rate, bi-directional IO and decision feedback filters. It does not cover complete circuit designs of the latest IO schemes or board design. Because most solutions are silicon-based, ESD (electro static discharge) concepts and techniques will also be discussed. A circuit simulation tool will be offered to students for exercises but its instruction is not part of the course.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to
- Describe the techniques used in high speed data communications interfacing at the chip and system board level
- Utilize IO Design techniques and tools to analyze and approach various interface problems
- Demonstrate impedance matching, termination techniques as well optical interfacing circuits and techniques
- Discuss suitable approaches for 3GHz and beyond
Skills Needed: A basic course in circuit design and understanding of basic electromagnetic physics.
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Schedule
Date: | Start Time: | End Time: | Meeting Type: | Location: |
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Tue, 07-18-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 07-25-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 08-01-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 08-08-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 08-15-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 08-22-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 08-29-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 09-05-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 09-12-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
Tue, 09-19-2023 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |