About this course
The Custom Analog Layout Training by VLSIMinds focuses on real-world VLSI layout concepts and transistor-level design practices. Learn device matching, current mirrors, differential pairs, layout symmetry, and parasitic extraction techniques used in analog and mixed-signal IC design.
This program bridges the gap between analog circuit design and layout implementation, giving you hands-on experience with EDA tools for creating optimized, reliable, and high-performance analog layouts.
What you'll learn
Key Topics
Analog Layout Fundamentals
Transistor structures, layers, and layout conventions
Matching & Symmetry
Common-centroid, interdigitation, and guard ring techniques
Layout Floorplanning
Efficient cell placement, routing, and hierarchy management
Verification & Parasitics
DRC, LVS, and post-layout parasitic extraction techniques
Course Curriculum
- Overview of Analog IC Layout
- Design Flow from Schematic to Layout
- Common-Centroid Layout
- Interdigitated Layout Techniques
- Guard Rings & Shielding
- Hierarchical Layout Planning
- Routing Strategies for Analog Blocks
- Layout Optimization for Performance
- DRC & LVS Fundamentals
- Parasitic RC Extraction (PEX)
- Post-Layout Simulation
Mr. A. Layout
Senior Analog Layout Engineer – VLSIMinds
Experienced Analog Layout Engineer with 10+ years in mixed-signal and analog IC design, specializing in transistor-level layout, matching optimization, and parasitic analysis. Worked on multiple analog and RF SoC designs at advanced technology nodes.
Expertise:
- Transistor-Level Layout
- Device Matching & Common-Centroid Design
- Parasitic Extraction & PEX Verification
- Layout Floorplanning & Hierarchical Design
- Analog Design Rule Checks (DRC/LVS)
