Signaling and Synchronization Course

Program Overview

This advanced course in VLSI systems design focuses on synchronization and communication circuits, utilizing both digital and analog techniques to enhance data rates. Students will explore advanced clocking methodologies, phase-locked loop design, and high-performance wire-line circuits. The course is taught by Professor B. Razavi and runs from April 1 to June 14, 2024.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Analysis and design of circuits for synchronization and communication for VLSI systems
• Use of both digital and analog design techniques to improve data rate of electronics between functional blocks, chips, and systems
• Advanced clocking methodologies
• Phase-locked loop design for clock generation
• High-performance wire-line transmitters, receivers, and timing recovery circuits

Course Structure:

• Lecture: 4 hours per week
• Outside study: 8 hours per week

Assessment:

• Letter grading

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Outside study