M.Tech VLSI Design

The main objective of this course to produce world class professionals with wide knowledge in VLSI latest technologies and to enhance their skills in designing VLSI Chips for industrial requirements. The programme curriculum is aimed at VLSI system design, Hardware description Languages, System Architectures, Physical designs, Verification techniques, Low power design techniques, Mixed mode design methodologies, VLSI signal processing, Analog VLSI design, device modeling and fabrication, and MEMS. It also focuses to achieve excellence in research using the latest technologies. VLSI students are in great demand in various core companies like Intel, IBM, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Synopsis, Mentor Graphics, T & Vs etc. and also in major IT companies such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, CTS and Accenture. Research opportunities in premier Institutes such as IITs, NITs, and Foreign Universities in the latest areas of the programme. VLSI students have wider opportunity to take up projects under “Make in India” and “Digital India” schemes by Government of India.


DURATION: 2 YEARS

Programme Highlights

  • Started in the year 2004
  • Students studying from all parts of India
  • Scholarship facility for meritorious students
  • Excellent climate and peaceful atmosphere
  • Choice Based Credit System
  • Best curriculum to meet Industry expectations
  • Highly talented, focused and research-oriented faculties
  • Excellent VLSI labs equipped with all latest software and hardware
  • Add-on Courses conducted by Industry experts and internal faculties
  • Excellent Internships and Placement offers
  • Strong Industry –Academic Tie-ups
  • Research opportunities (Ph.D) in KITS, IITs, NITs and Foreign Universities
  • Opportunities to do project works in Foreign Companies and Universities through IAESTE Programme

Industry Collaborations

  • Samsung R&D India
  • Altair Engineering India Pvt.Ltd
  • EinNel Technologies
  • Entuple Technologies
  • Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
  • Texas Instruments Pvt. Ltd
  • Jasmine InfoTech Pvt. Ltd
  • KPIT Ltd
  • M/s Edgate technologies
  • Test and Verification Solutions

Research Projects - High Power Electronic Devices and Systems

  • Defense Research and Development Organization, Govt. of India – 21.98 Lakhs

  • Indian Space Research Organization, Govt. of India – 30.44 Lakhs


LABORATORY FACILITIES

VLSI DESIGN LAB


The VLSI Design Lab was set up in the year 2004 as an integral part of Electronics & Communication Engineering Programme. The VLSI Lab is equipped with the most up-to date industry standard VLSI EDA tools and hardware resources. The lab is equipped with Cadence Software, Mentor Graphics Software, Synopsys Software, TCAD Software, Tanner EDA Tool, Spartans Kit, and XUP Virtex Trainer Kit. Our research spans from materials and device structures to circuits and design systems. The research works include design of ADCs and other RF circuits for Bio-medical and Wireless Communications, design of different memory structures for various applications, and design of VLSI architectures for various image and motion applications.


Centre of Excellence in VLSI Design


The centre of excellence in VLSI Design was established in the department in agreement with M/S Test & Verification Solutions India Pvt Ltd., India on 2018. The centre has a state-of-art facility with H-SPICE proficiently supported with high end Linux Platforms. The centre enhances the student’s technical expertise in VLSI testing & verification. The centre is used by faculty and students for internships, projects and placements. The centre also sponsors a post graduate programme in VLSI Design.


Centre of Research in Semiconductor Devices


The centre of Research in Semiconductor Devices was established in the Department in the year 2019. The centre is used extensively for fabrication and modeling of semiconductor devices in the micro and nano scale level to meet Industrial needs. Collaborative research projects with Department of Space (ISRO), Ministry of Defence (DRDO) and Department of Electronics are carried out in this centre.



MAJOR RECRUITERS

Our Recruiters
Hyundai MobisCognizant
KPIT TechnologiesInfosys
Tata ElxsiWipro
Robert BoschAccenture
NutanixIndus Teqsite
Tech Mahindra LtdZoho Corp
Odessa TechnologiesT&Vs


STUDENT TESTIMONIES

M.Tech Graduate

Karunya gave me an inspiration to go for higher studies. After completing my M.Tech degree (VLSI Design) from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, currently I am doing my doctoral studies in IIT Palakkad. Being a part of the research group in Karunya I have authored and co-authored many international Journal and conference publications. The research and learning experience gained from Karunya leads me in this position. I am proud to be a Karunya Alumnae.

- Anuja (2014-16)

IAESTE INTERN

I did my M.Tech degree (VLSI Design) from Karunya Institute of Technology and Science . Also, I got privilege to do my Master degree project for 6 months in reputed University in Germany through IAESTE. Today, I am pursuing my doctoral research in Germany. I got wonderful staff members who profusely planted in me the analyzing capacity and helped me in understanding the tough concepts and algorithm's; created a deep interest towards my subjects. I am proud to be a Karunya Alumnae.

- Shalina Percy Delicia (2011-13)