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Internship Overview

The RTL Design & Verification internship is a project-based, **12-week, 100+ hours** program structured to provide comprehensive exposure to digital design methodologies and verification techniques. You will implement a complete functional **SoC Subsystem** using real-world blocks, leveraging Verilog/SystemVerilog and industry planning tools.

Why Choose VLSI Minds?

Reasons to invest in your VLSI career with us.

1
Expert Faculty

Learn from industry veterans with 10+ years of experience at top semiconductor Industries.

2
Practical Approach

80% practical, 20% theory - focus on hands-on skills and real-world applications.

3
Small Batch Size

Limited participants ensure personalized attention and one-on-one mentoring.

4
Tool Access

Full access to professional simulators and debugging tools for your projects.

Program Highlights

What makes this internship unique and valuable for your career.

Who Can Apply?

This internship is ideal for passionate learners ready to dive into semiconductor design.

B.Tech / M.Tech Students
ECE, EEE, VLSI, and related disciplines

Fresh Graduates
Aspiring to start a career in VLSI design

Working Professionals
Looking to upskill in VLSI design

Programming Background
Basic coding knowledge in HDL/Verilog is beneficial

Key Skills & Program Structure

This project-centric program guarantees hands-on mastery of core digital design and RTL development concepts for job readiness.

RTL Development & Digital Basics

Master digital design fundamentals, Verilog/SystemVerilog coding, and RTL architecture thinking for synthesizable logic (FSMs, Counters, Sequential/Combinational logic).

SoC Subsystem Design

Implement and integrate complex SoC macros like **Counter, Comparator, Power/Clock Control, and Memory** into one working functional subsystem.

Protocol Implementation

Gain practical experience in implementing and converting data between industry-standard communication protocols like **UART, SPI, and I2C**.

SystemVerilog for Verification (Basics)

Learn fundamental verification concepts, including SystemVerilog structures, Interfaces, and Assertions for efficient testbench creation.

Power Management & Clocking

Implement and manage complex power modes (Sleep/Deep Sleep) and clock distribution using dedicated **Power Control** and **Clock Scaler/Controller** blocks.

Project Management & Planning

Learn to use real-world planning tools (like Freeplane) for requirement tracking, block diagram creation, and managing the entire project flow.

Project-Based Curriculum: SoC Subsystem Development

The entire internship is built around developing a complete, functional SoC subsystem, integrating all concepts into a final project.

Learning Flow (Index)
  1. Digital Basics: Number systems, combinational/sequential logic, FSMs, timing concepts.
  2. Verilog Basics: Syntax, modules, ports, Combinational/Sequential coding, Testbench basics.
  3. SystemVerilog Basics: Interfaces, structures, enums, Assertions, Testbench concepts (high level only).
  4. Project Execution: One-by-One implementation of all core blocks.
Core SoC Subsystem Projects (Implementation)
1. COUNTER Block

32-bit up-counter (up to ≈ 136 years) with internal registers for time (seconds to years). Features include configurable MAX_COUNT register and Overflow Interrupt generation.

2. COMPARATOR Block

Receives count value from COUNTER, compares it against a stored target value (Compare Register), and generates a Match Interrupt.

3. INTERRUPT CONTROLLER

Accepts and prioritizes interrupts from Counter (Overflow), Comparator (Match), and External Wakeup Pin. Supports No Detect / Rising Edge / Falling Edge modes.

4. POWER CONTROL BLOCK

Manages SoC power modes (sleep & deep sleep). Can shut off power to peripherals. Configurable wakeup sources (Overflow, Match, Wakeup Pin).

5. CLOCK SCALER & CONTROLLER

**Scaler:** Divides/multiplies input clock frequency with programmable ratios. **Controller:** Distributes clock, enabling it only when a block requests for power/performance optimization.

6. COMMUNICATION DATA CONVERSION

Implement a real-world protocol converter (UART ↔ SPI). Demonstrates FSM design, data buffering, and timing synchronization between protocols.

Supporting Modules & Integration

The program includes design basics for: **Always-ON Block** (minimal logic for wakeup), **MEMORY Block** (stores configuration/runtime data), **SPI Protocol**, **UART Protocol**, and **I2C Protocol**.

**Final Integration:** All implemented modules (Counter, Comparator, Power, Clock, Communication, Memory, etc.) are connected and mapped to form a single, working SoC Subsystem.

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