MTech – VLSI & Embedded System
The M. Tech Programme in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems (VLSI and ES) was started in the year 2005 with an intake of 18 students and subsequently was increased to 36 in 2012 thereon. M.Tech in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems (VLSI and ES) is a full time programme with well-established infrastructure and State of the art laboratory facilities. Student Teacher ratio of 15:1 is being maintained consistently from the year of establishment. Students are facilitated and encouraged to work on interdisciplinary R&D, consultancy and entrepreneurial activities. Students get hands-on experience with modern engineering tools relevant to their courses.
The M.Tech programme in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems (VLSI and ES) is designed with latest and state-of-the art curriculum focusing on inter-disciplinary research areas. The core courses and elective courses are on par with industry requirements. The programme curriculum is designed based on the valuable feedbacks from the all stake-holders by a well experienced, strong BOS team comprising of Faculty, Industry representatives, Alumni and graduating students. The all-round development of students leading to holistic development is ensured by providing them the opportunities to involve in co-curricular activities via seminars, workshops, paper presentations in journals/conferences, hackathons, competitions and extra-curricular activities via techno-cultural fests, sports, and other clubs.
The PG programme in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems (VLSI and ES) is spread over four semesters. The programme curriculum for 2018 scheme has total credits of 94. The programme is designed as per Outcome Based Education (OBE) and in alignment to the Program Outcomes (POs). The employability, innovation and research in curriculum are ensured by the involvement of industry professionals at various stages in the curriculum design process. The mandatory project components (industry or in-house), internship and industrial visits synergizes curriculum with industry practices and needs. The curriculum design and development is done to ensure continuous improvement, adequacy and effectiveness in satisfying the academic/industry requirements in accordance with Vision, Mission and quality policy of the department and in line with the Institute. The M.Tech programme in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems (VLSI and ES) ensures the students the privilege of pursuing internship in leading multi-national companies. The department alumni are employed in various Public, Private and Educational sectors with very attractive packages. Maximum salary offered by industries varies from 8.0 to 9.5 Lakhs per annum.
The Research and Development center was established in 2004 with affiliation to VTU. The department is involved in a wide range of application oriented research supported by grants received from DRDO, ISRO, DST and Industry for varied topics such as underwater communication, high performance compact antennas and image processing. At present the department has 45 PhD – Research students creating opportunities for M.Tech students to work in leading research problems. Electronics and Communication is the lead department for Centre of Excellence in Microelectronics funded by MHRD under TEQIP 1.2.1. The department has MOUs with various leading industries and strong placement providers including QUALCOMM, TEXAS Instruments, SAMSUNG Semiconductors, NXP Semiconductors, Infineon, MEDIATEK, NVIDIA, INTEL, Keysight, TE Connectivity Department of Sericulture, Govt. of Karnataka, and BEL.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
M. Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Program, graduates will be able to:
PEO 1. Identify and apply appropriate Electronic Design Automation (EDA) to solve real world problems in VLSI and Embedded Systems domain to create innovative products and systems.
PEO 2. Develop managerial skill and apply appropriate approaches in the domains of VLSI design and Embedded Systems incorporating safety, sustainability and become a successful professional or an Entrepreneur in the domain.
PEO 3. Pursue career in research in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems domain through self learning and self directed on cutting edge technologies.
Program Outcomes (POs)
M. Tech. in VLSI design and Embedded Systems Program, Graduates will be able to:
PO 1.Scholarship of Knowledge: Acquire in-depth knowledge of VLSI and Embedded systems in wider and global perspective, with an ability to discriminate, evaluate, analyze, synthesize and integrate for enhancement of knowledge.
PO 2.Critical Thinking: Analyze electronics engineering problems critically; apply independent judgment for synthesizing information to make intellectual and/or creative advances for conducting research.
PO 3.Problem Solving: Think laterally and originally, conceptualize and solve technical problems, evaluate a wide range of potential solutions for those problems and arrive at feasible, optimal solutions after considering public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental factors in the core areas of expertise.
PO 4.Research Skill: Extract information through literature survey and experiments pertinent to unfamiliar problems, apply appropriate research methodologies, techniques and tools, design, conduct experiments, analyze, demonstrate higher order skill, contribute individually/in group(s) to the development of scientific/technological knowledge in techno-managerial systems.
PO 5.Usage of modern tools: Create, select, learn and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and EDA tools including emulators for modeling and prototyping with an understanding of the tools limitations.
PO 6.Collaborative and Multidisciplinary work: Possess knowledge and understanding of group dynamics, recognize opportunities and contribute positively to collaborative-multidisciplinary scientific research, demonstrate a capacity for self-management and teamwork, decision-making based on open-mindedness, objectivity and rational analysis in order to achieve common goals and further the learning of themselves as well as others
PO 7.Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply the same to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, manage projects efficiently in respective disciplines and multidisciplinary environments after consideration of economical and financial factors.
PO 8.Communication: Communicate with the engineering community and society at large confidently and effectively to comprehend and write effective reports/design documentation by adhering to appropriate standards, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO 9.Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in lifelong learning independently, with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to improve knowledge and competence continuously.
PO 10.Ethical Practices and Social Responsibility: Acquire professional and intellectual integrity, professional code of conduct, ethics of research and scholarship, consideration of the impact of research outcomes on professional practices and an understanding of responsibility to contribute to the community for sustainable development of society.
PO 11.Independent and Reflective Learning: Observe and examine critically the outcomes of one’s actions and make corrective measures subsequently, and learn from mistakes with or without depending on external feedback.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
M. Tech. in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Program, Graduates will be able to:
PSO 1.Acquire competency in areas of VLSI and Embedded Systems, IC Fabrication, Design, Testing, Verification and prototype development focusing on applications.
PSO 2.Integrate multiple sub-systems to develop System On Chip, optimize its performance and excel in industry sectors related to VLSI / Embedded domain.
Scheme and Syllabus
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