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Design of Neuromorphic Analog VLSI Systems (DNS)
Design of Neuromorphic analog VLSI Systems (DNS)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:43
Abstract
This course is a continuation of the winter course, "Computation in Neuromorphic Analog VLSI Systems". In this course, students will learn about the basics of neuromorphic chip design and layout. Students will also learn how to use CAD software tools for simulation, layout, and layout verification in the design of a test neuromorphic system.
Objective
Design of a neuromorphic circuit for implementation with CMOS technology.
Content
This course teaches the basics of analog chip design and layout with an emphasis on neuromorphic circuits, which are introduced in the winter semester course "Computation in Neuromorphic Analog VLSI Systems (CNS)". The principles of CMOS processing technology are presented. Using a set of inexpensive software tools for simulation, layout and verification, suitable for neuromorphic circuits, paricipants learn to simulate circuits on the transistor level and to make their layouts on the mask level. Important issues in the layout of neuromorphic circuits will be explained and illustrated with examples. Towards the end of the semester the participants simulate and layout a neuromorphic chip. Schematics of basic building blocks will be provided. The layout will then be fabricated and will be tested by students during the following winter semester.
Resources
Literature
S.-C. Lin et al.: Analog VLSI Circuits and Principles; software documentation.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Design of Neuromorphic analog VLSI Systems (DNS)
gemeinsam mit UNI Zürich,
UNI Irchel Y55 F51
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4 h weekly |
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