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ECE-4540: VLSI Circuit Design

Description: Introduction to the design and layout of Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits (VLSI). Emphasis is placed on digital CMOS circuits. Static and dynamic properties of MOSFET devices, along with integrated circuit fabrication are examined. Computer-aided design tools are used to produce working integrated circuit designs.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 21

Average GPA: 3.16 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 33.80%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.76%

Paul K Ampadu202340.6%39.1%9.1%1.8%3.3%6.2%3.185
Joseph G Tront201841.8%35.1%16.5%1.1%3.7%1.8%3.1215
Michael B Henry201183.3%5.6%11.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.691

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