Description:
Semiconductor Design 101 is a pioneering online course collaboratively developed by Prof. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University with academic contributions from Dr. Tahir Ghani of Intel Corporation, Prof. Suman Datta of Georgia Institute of Technology, Prof. Sayeef Salahuddin of University of California Berkeley, Dr. Lars Tatum of Applied Materials, Prof. Kaushik Roy of Purdue University, Prof. David Pan of the University of Texas at Austin, Prof. Subhasish Mitra of Stanford University and Prof. Subramanian Iyer of the University of California Los Angeles.
Supported by Synopsys, the course builds on the global success of Semiconductor Fabrication 101 to deliver foundational and advanced knowledge in chip design. Through a 15-hour curriculum, learners will explore semiconductor principles, TCAD, design methodologies, testing and verification, EDA tools, Verification and Testing, Product Design Kits (PDKs) and Fabrication. Designed for accessibility and impact, this course offers joint certification from Synopsys and Purdue, equipping participants with the skills and recognition needed to launch or accelerate careers in the dynamic semiconductor sector.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain foundational semiconductor principles relevant to chip design.
- Describe key semiconductor chip design methodologies.
- Explain the role of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools in semiconductor design.
- Describe approaches used for semiconductor testing and verification.
- Explain the role of Product Design Kits (PDKs) and fabrication in the semiconductor design process.
Course Activities and Completion Requirements
Course content is delivered through self-paced instructional modules and video-based learning activities. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on all course quizzes.
This course was developed by Purdue University faculty member:
Muhammad Hussain, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering