Duration
100–120 Hrs
Modules
12 Modules
Tool
PrimeTime
Mode
Online / Offline
Placement
Not Oriented
ℹ️ Upskilling program — not placement-oriented. For the placement program see Foundation of VLSI Design →
Module 1
Introduction to STA
Paths, delay, terminology · 6–8 hrs
Module 2
Setup & Hold Analysis
Slack, violations, fixes · 8–10 hrs
Module 3
Clock Tree & CDC
Skew, latency, CDC · 10–12 hrs
Module 4
Timing Constraints & SDC
Complete SDC, I/O, paths · 10–12 hrs
Module 5
Advanced Timing — OCV
OCV, AOCV, POCV, MCMM · 12–14 hrs
Module 6
Timing Reports & Analysis
Reports, QoR, debug · 8–10 hrs
Module 7
Signal Integrity & Crosstalk
Delta delay, glitch, SI-STA · 8–10 hrs
Module 8
Low Power Timing
UPF, DVFS, multi-voltage · 6–8 hrs
Module 9
Industry Tools & Flows
PrimeTime lab, ECO · 10–12 hrs
Module 10
Timing Closure Strategies
Optimization, signoff · 10–12 hrs
Module 11
Advanced Topics
FinFET, 3D IC, ML in STA · 6–8 hrs
Module 12
Capstone Project
Full design, closure · 8–10 hrs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this course?
ASIC/VLSI design engineers targeting timing analysis roles, physical design engineers performing timing closure, fresh graduates wanting to specialize in STA, verification engineers needing timing knowledge, and CAD engineers supporting STA tool flows.
What tools will I use?
Synopsys PrimeTime is the primary tool — the industry standard for sign-off timing analysis. The course also covers Cadence Tempus concepts for comparative understanding.
Is this placement-oriented?
No. This is a Level 2 upskilling program. Profile referral support is available but placement assurance is not part of this program. See Foundation of VLSI Design for the placement program.
What is the prerequisite knowledge?
Basic digital electronics and logic design, CMOS fundamentals, and basic Verilog/VHDL familiarity. Prior exposure to synthesis concepts and Unix/Linux is recommended.
What certificate do I get?
Course completion certificate issued by VLSI EXPERT Private Limited, upon completion of labs, projects and assessments.
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