VLSI Design & Technology • 2nd SemesterCore / Standard CurriculumChange Track

VLSI Design & Technology — 2nd Semester Syllabus

Electronics (VLSI Design & Technology)

Credits Allocation Table (L-T-P Structure)

Course Title	Code	L	T	P	Credits
Engineering Chemistry	100215	3	0	0	3
Engineering Mathematics-II	100202	3	1	0	4
Communicative English	100216	3	0	0	3
Basic Electronics	100209	3	0	0	3
Engineering Graphics & Design	100217	1	0	0	1
Sports/Yoga/NCC/NSS	100220P	0	0	2	1
Engineering Chemistry Lab	100215P	0	0	2	1
Communicative English Lab	100216P	0	0	2	1
Basic Electronics Lab	100209P	0	0	2	1
Engineering Graphics & Design Lab	100217P	0	0	4	2
TOTAL	-	-	-	-	20

Engineering Chemistry

100215

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Atomic and Molecular Structure

Electromagnetic radiations
Dual nature of electron and Heisenberg uncertainty Principle
Photoelectric effect
Planck's theory
Principles for the combination of atomic orbitals to form a molecular diagram of molecular orbitals
Bent's rule
VSEPR theory (typical example) coordination numbers and geometries
Isomerism in transition metal compounds
Metal Carbonyls: Synthesis and Structure

Unit 2.0: Spectroscopy

Principle of rotational and vibrational spectroscopy
Selection rule for application in diatomic molecules
Elementary idea of electronic spectroscopy
UV-VIS spectroscopy with related to rules and its applications
Basic Principle of nuclear Magnetic resonance spectroscopy with applications

Unit 3.0: Electrochemistry and Fuels

Nernst equation
EMF and electrochemical cell
The introduction of corrosion
Corrosion mechanism
Types of corrosion
Water line corrosion
Stress corrosion
Pitting corrosion
Lead acid storage cell
Leclanche cell
Calorific value of fuels
Proximate and ultimate analysis of coals
Fuel cells
Bio fuels

Unit 4.0: Water Chemistry

Hardness of water
Estimation of water hardness by EDTA and Alkalinity method
Removal of the hardness of water: soda lime process, zeolite process, Ion exchange process
Boiler problem
Sludge, and scale formation
Priming and foaming
Boiler corrosion, and Caustic embrittlement

Unit 5.0: Polymer and Plastics

Polymerization techniques (free radical, ionic, and co-ordination mechanism)
Preparation properties, and technical application of phenol-formaldehyde resins
Elastomers
Synthetic rubbers (Buna-S, Buna-N, neoprene)
Inorganic polymers
Silicones
Adhesives
Epoxy resins
The structural difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting Plastics
Importance of commercially important thermoplastics and thermosets
Poly ethylene
Polyvinyl chloride
Polystyrene

Unit 6.0: Organic Reactions and Synthesis of A Drug Molecule

Introduction to intermediate and reaction involving Substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation-reduction
Diels Elder cyclization and epoxide ring opening reactions
Synthesis of commonly used drug molecules like aspirin

Engineering Mathematics-II

100202

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Complex Analysis - I

Functions of complex variable
Limit
Continuity
Differentiability
Analytic function
Cauchy-Riemann Equations in Cartesian and polar form
Harmonic function and harmonic conjugate

Unit 2.0: Complex Analysis - II

Line Integral
Contour integrals
Cauchy theorem
Cauchy's Integral formula (without proof)
Taylors series
Zero of analytic functions
Singularities
Laurent's series
Residue
Cauchy residue theorem (without Proof) and its applications

Unit 3.0: Ordinary Differential Equations

Linear differential equations of nth Order with constant coefficients
Solution of Homogeneous and Non-Homogeneous Equations
Equations with variable coefficients
Cauchy- Euler Equations
Method of Variation of Parameters

Unit 4.0: Sequence and Series

Introduction of Sequence and Series
Nature of series Tests of convergence of Series
Comparison test
D'Alembert ratio test
Cauchy's Root test
Raabe's test
Logarithmic test
Cauchy's condensation test

Unit 5.0: Laplace Transform

Laplace Transform
Existence theorem
Properties of Laplace Transform
Laplace Transform of Periodic functions
Inverse Laplace Transform
Convolution theorem
Application of Laplace Transform to solve Ordinary differential equations

Unit 6.0: Fourier Series

Fourier Series
Fourier Series for odd and even functions
Half range sine and cosine series
Parseval's theorem

Communicative English

100216

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Vocabulary Building

Nature of Word Formation
Root Word and Morpheme
Prefix and Suffix
Foreign Expressions in English
Synonym and Antonym
Homophone and Homograph
Abbreviation and Acronym

Unit 2.0: Basic Writing Skills

Parts of Speech: Types of Words
Structures of Sentence
Kind of Sentence
Phrase and Clause
Punctuation Marks
Capitalization
Tenses: Present, Past and Future
Voices: Active and Passive
Formation of Questions using Primary Auxiliaries, Modals and Wh-Words

Unit 3.0: Common Errors in English

Articles
Prepositions
Modifiers
Subject-Verb Agreement
Noun-Pronoun agreement
Redundancies
Cliches
Spelling Error

Unit 4.0: Principles of Appropriate Writing

Defining: Describing, Classifying and Exemplifying
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
References, Quotations and Illustrations
Organizing the Paragraphs in a Document
7Cs of the Professional Writing: Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete and Courteous

Unit 5.0: Practices of Formal Writing

Formal Letter: Cover-Letter and Application
Resume Writing
Report Writing
Minutes of Meeting
Memorandum
Notice
Essay Writing: Personal and Impersonal
Email Writing Etiquettes
Article Writing
Writing for Current Social Media

Unit 6.0: Comprehension of Written English

Of Studies (Essay) by Sir Francis Bacon
The Sun Rising (Poem) by John Donne
The Last Leaf (Story) by O Henry
Unseen/Untaught Passage

Basic Electronics

100209

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Semiconductor Diode

Intrinsic and extrinsic types
Energy band in intrinsic and extrinsic Semiconductor
Equilibrium carrier concentration Direct and indirect band-gap semiconductor
Ideal diode Construction
P-n junction under open circuit
Drift, and diffusion current
Built in potential
Forward bias, and reverse bias condition
Effect of temperature
Static and dynamic resistance
Breakdown mechanism in diode
Junction capacitance
Zener diode Working, VI characteristics
Light emitting Diode
Photodiode
Solar cell

Unit 2.0: Diode Applications

Half wave rectifiers
Full wave rectifiers & Rectifier with filters
Zener diode application as voltage regulator
Clipping and Clamping circuits
Voltage doubler (includes numerical on rectifier, filter, and Zener regulator)

Unit 3.0: Bipolar Junction Transistor

BJT introduction: Construction, Symbol, and types (PNP and NPN)
Working of BJT
BJT configuration and characteristics
Load line analysis
Operating point
Need for Biasing
Different Biasing circuits
Bias stability
BJT as a switch & Amplifier
Low frequency small signal model of BJT
CE amplifier with and without feedback

Unit 4.0: Field Effect Transistor

General characteristics of FET
Comparison between FET & BJT
JFET: Construction, Principle of Operation, Shockley equation. Output and transfer characteristics
Depletion & Enhancement Type MOSFET: Construction, Principle of operation. Output and transfer characteristics

Unit 5.0: Operational Amplifier

Block diagram of an Operational amplifier
Schematic symbol
Characteristics of an ideal and practical operational amplifier
Concept of virtual ground
Inverting and non-inverting amplifier
Voltage follower
Adder
Subtractor
Integrator and differentiator

Unit 6.0: Fundamental of Digital Electronics

Introduction to number system: octal, Hexadecimal, Binary numbers
Binary addition using 1's and 2's complement method
Logic gates
Universal gates
Boolean Algebra
De Morgan's theorems
Simplification, and realization of Boolean expression using basic gates and NAND gates

Engineering Graphics and Design

100217

Theory Course • 6 Units

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Unit 1.0: Introduction to Engineering Drawing

Principles of Engineering Graphics and Their Significance
Usage of Drawing Instruments
Lettering
Conic Sections including the Rectangular Hyperbola (General Method Only)
Cycloid, Epicycloid, Hypocycloid and Involute
Scales Plain, Diagonal and Vernier Scales

Unit 2.0: Orthographic Projections

Principles of Orthographic Projections - Conventions
Projections of Points and Lines Inclined to Both Planes
Projections of Planes Inclined Planes Auxiliary Planes

Unit 3.0: Projections of Regular Solids

Types of Solids
Projects of Solids (Prism, pyramids, cone, and cylinder): Inclined to Both the Planes- Auxiliary Views
Draw Simple Annotation, Dimensioning and Scale

Unit 4.0: Sections and Sectional Views of Right Angular Solids

Section of Solids (Prism, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cone), Auxiliary Views
Development of Surfaces Of Right Regular Solids- Prism, Pyramid, Cylinder And Cone
Draw The Sectional Orthographic Views of Geometrical Solids, Objects From Industry And Dwellings (Foundation To Slab Only)

Unit 5.0: Isometric Projections

Isometric Views, Compound Solids
Principles of Isometric Projection Isometric Scale, Conventions
Isometric Views of Lines, Planes, Simple and Conversion of Isometric Views to Orthographic Views And Vice-Versa, Conventions

Unit 6.0: Overview of Computer Graphics

Listing the Computer Technologies that Impact on Graphical Communication
Demonstrating Knowledge of the Theory of CAD Software [Such As: The Menu System, Toolbars (Standard, Object Properties, Draw, Modify And Dimension), Drawing Area (Background, Crosshairs, Coordinate System), Dialog Boxes And Windows, Shortcut Menus (Button Bars), The Command Line (Where Applicable), The Status Bar, Different Methods of Zoom as Used in CAD, Select and Erase Objects.
Isometric Views of Lines, Planes, Simple And Compound Solids

Sports/Yoga/NCC/NSS

100220P

Laboratory Subject • 2 Units

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Topics Part 1

Encouraging creativity and innovation: The course could aim to foster a culture of creativity and innovation among engineering students. It could provide opportunities for students to generate and develop new ideas, think critically, and come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems. This objective could be achieved through brainstorming sessions, design thinking exercises, and hands-on projects.
Enhancing problem-solving skills: The course could focus on enhancing the problem-solving skills of engineering students. It could provide training on various problem-solving techniques, such as root cause analysis, critical thinking, and decision-making. Students may learn how to identify and analyse complex problems, develop feasible solutions, and implement them effectively.
Developing project management skills: The course could aim to develop project management skills among engineering students. It could cover topics such as project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. Students may learn how to manage resources, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a project-based environment.
Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration: The course could encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among engineering students. It could provide opportunities for students from different engineering disciplines to work together on innovative projects. This could foster cross-disciplinary learning, encourage diverse perspectives, and promote teamwork and collaboration skills.
Facilitating practical application of engineering concepts: The course could focus on the practical application of engineering concepts and principles. It could provide students with opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world projects, prototypes, or simulations. Students may learn how to translate engineering theories into practical solutions and develop hands-on experience in implementing innovative projects.

Topics Part 2

Developed innovative projects: Students may have successfully developed innovative projects that demonstrate their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical competence. These projects could be prototypes, models, simulations, or practical solutions to real-world problems, showcasing their ability to apply engineering concepts in a creative and innovative manner.
Improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills: Students may have honed their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through various course activities, such as brainstorming, design thinking, and project development. They may have learned to analyse complex problems, identify viable solutions, and make informed decisions based on technical, economic, and social considerations.
Enhanced project management and teamwork skills: Students may have gained practical experience in managing projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. They may have learned how to work effectively in a team, collaborate with diverse team members, and communicate project progress and results professionally.
Increased interdisciplinary knowledge and collaboration: Students may have gained exposure to interdisciplinary concepts and collaborated with peers from different engineering disciplines. They may have learned to appreciate diverse perspectives, leverage interdisciplinary knowledge, and work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions that integrate multiple domains of engineering.
Cultivated a mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship: Students may have developed a mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship, recognizing the importance of creativity, adaptability, and continuous improvement in engineering practice. They may have learned to identify opportunities, think critically, and take risks to develop and implement innovative projects with commercial or societal potential.

Prescribed Experiments

Encouraging creativity and innovation: The course could aim to foster a culture of creativity and innovation among engineering students. It could provide opportunities for students to generate and develop new ideas, think critically, and come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems. This objective could be achieved through brainstorming sessions, design thinking exercises, and hands-on projects.
Enhancing problem-solving skills: The course could focus on enhancing the problem-solving skills of engineering students. It could provide training on various problem-solving techniques, such as root cause analysis, critical thinking, and decision-making. Students may learn how to identify and analyse complex problems, develop feasible solutions, and implement them effectively.
Developing project management skills: The course could aim to develop project management skills among engineering students. It could cover topics such as project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. Students may learn how to manage resources, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a project-based environment.
Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration: The course could encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among engineering students. It could provide opportunities for students from different engineering disciplines to work together on innovative projects. This could foster cross-disciplinary learning, encourage diverse perspectives, and promote teamwork and collaboration skills.
Facilitating practical application of engineering concepts: The course could focus on the practical application of engineering concepts and principles. It could provide students with opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world projects, prototypes, or simulations. Students may learn how to translate engineering theories into practical solutions and develop hands-on experience in implementing innovative projects.

Engineering Chemistry Lab

100215P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

To estimate hardness of water by alkalinity method
To estimate hardness of water by EDTA method
To remove hardness of water by ion exchange method
Determination of pH of a given acid solution using a standard sodium hydroxide solution
Determination of surface tension and viscosity
Chemical analysis of salt (Acid radical and basic radical)
Adsorption of acetic acid by charcoal
Test of adulteration of fat butter, sugar, turmeric powder, chilli powder and pepper
Saponification/ acid value of an oil
Identification of organic substances and their functional groups
Potentiometric determination of redox potentials and emf
Synthesis of drug/polymer like ASPRIN/ Urea- formaldehyde resin
Thin layer chromatography
Analysis of flue gas by orsat apparatus

Prescribed Experiments

To estimate hardness of water by alkalinity method
To estimate hardness of water by EDTA method
To remove hardness of water by ion exchange method
Determination of pH of a given acid solution using a standard sodium hydroxide solution
Determination of surface tension and viscosity
Chemical analysis of salt (Acid radical and basic radical)
Adsorption of acetic acid by charcoal
Test of adulteration of fat butter, sugar, turmeric powder, chilli powder and pepper
Saponification/ acid value of an oil
Identification of organic substances and their functional groups
Potentiometric determination of redox potentials and emf
Synthesis of drug/polymer like ASPRIN/ Urea- formaldehyde resin
Thin layer chromatography
Analysis of flue gas by orsat apparatus

Communicative English Lab

100216P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Listening Comprehension and Speed (Software)
Reading Comprehension and Speed (Software)
Pronunciation: Learning and Test (Software)
Self-Introduction: Social, Academic and Professional
English Typing: Microsoft Word Document (MS Word), and Microsoft Power Point Presentation (PPT)
Oral Presentation
Interview: Online and Offline
Just A Minute Technique (JAM) and Extempore
Debate
Group Discussion
Activities: Role Play, Peer Activities, and Group Activities
Anchoring and Addressing: an Assembly, a Meeting, a Seminar, a Party

Prescribed Experiments

Listening Comprehension and Speed (Software)
Reading Comprehension and Speed (Software)
Pronunciation: Learning and Test (Software)
Self-Introduction: Social, Academic and Professional
English Typing: Microsoft Word Document (MS Word), and Microsoft Power Point Presentation (PPT)
Oral Presentation
Interview: Online and Offline
Just A Minute Technique (JAM) and Extempore
Debate
Group Discussion
Activities: Role Play, Peer Activities, and Group Activities
Anchoring and Addressing: an Assembly, a Meeting, a Seminar, a Party

Basic Electronics Lab

100209P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Study of Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) (a) Measurement of amplitude, time period and frequency of unknown continuous signals.
Identification of active and passive component.
Study the characteristics of P-N junction diode under (a) Forward bias, and (b) Reverse bias.
Study of clipping circuits and clamping circuits.
To recognize a half-wave rectifier and full-wave rectifier using sinusoidal voltage.
Study of Full wave rectifier using Capacitor filter.
To recognize voltage regulator using Zener diode.
Study of the input and output characterization of common base (CB) bipolar junction transistor.
Study the input and output characterization of common emitter (CE) bipolar junction transistor.
Study the output and transfer characteristics of JFET (Junction field effect transistor)
Study of operational amplifier as (i) Inverting (ii) Non-inverting amplifier.
Study of operational amplifier as (i) Integrator (ii) Differentiator.
Construction and verification of all other gate (AND, OR, NOT, XOR) using only a) NOR gate b) only NAND gate.

Prescribed Experiments

Study of Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) (a) Measurement of amplitude, time period and frequency of unknown continuous signals.
Identification of active and passive component.
Study the characteristics of P-N junction diode under (a) Forward bias, and (b) Reverse bias.
Study of clipping circuits and clamping circuits.
To recognize a half-wave rectifier and full-wave rectifier using sinusoidal voltage.
Study of Full wave rectifier using Capacitor filter.
To recognize voltage regulator using Zener diode.
Study of the input and output characterization of common base (CB) bipolar junction transistor.
Study the input and output characterization of common emitter (CE) bipolar junction transistor.
Study the output and transfer characteristics of JFET (Junction field effect transistor)
Study of operational amplifier as (i) Inverting (ii) Non-inverting amplifier.
Study of operational amplifier as (i) Integrator (ii) Differentiator.
Construction and verification of all other gate (AND, OR, NOT, XOR) using only a) NOR gate b) only NAND gate.

Engineering Graphics and Design Lab

100217P

Laboratory Subject • 1 Units

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Topics Part 1

Introduction to engineering drawing (Which includes dimensioning methods, different types of line, construction of different polygon, divide the line and angle in parts, use of stencil)
Construction of Plane, Diagonal & Vernier Scales.
Construction of Ellipses, Parabolas, and Hyperbolas using the general method.
Construction of cycloid, epicycloid, hypocycloid, and involute of a circle.
Projection of Points and Lines inclined to both planes.
Projections of Planes (e.g., rectangular, triangular) in inclined positions.
Projection of Solids (prisms, pyramids, cones, and cylinders)
Drawing of Sections of Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, and Cones.
Development of Surfaces for prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.
Construction of Isometric views of lines, planes, and simple solids.
Introduction to CAD Software.
Use of CAD software to draw basic geometric shapes, apply dimensions, and modify objects.

Prescribed Experiments

Introduction to engineering drawing (Which includes dimensioning methods, different types of line, construction of different polygon, divide the line and angle in parts, use of stencil)
Construction of Plane, Diagonal & Vernier Scales.
Construction of Ellipses, Parabolas, and Hyperbolas using the general method.
Construction of cycloid, epicycloid, hypocycloid, and involute of a circle.
Projection of Points and Lines inclined to both planes.
Projections of Planes (e.g., rectangular, triangular) in inclined positions.
Projection of Solids (prisms, pyramids, cones, and cylinders)
Drawing of Sections of Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, and Cones.
Development of Surfaces for prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.
Construction of Isometric views of lines, planes, and simple solids.
Introduction to CAD Software.
Use of CAD software to draw basic geometric shapes, apply dimensions, and modify objects.