VLSI EXPERT Launches Foundation of VLSI Design Course

Over the last 𝟴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, our 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗟𝗦𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 has helped hundreds of students make their way into 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 — from fresh graduates to engineers now working at top chip design companies. When we launched it, the goal was simple — 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴. Every year, we’ve refined it — adding new modules, updated tools, and deeper project exposure — because technology moves fast, and so should learning. This year, we’re taking it 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. Students won’t just learn the RTL2GDSII flow — they’ll be 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, gaining exposure to what it truly takes to bring a design from concept to silicon. The 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 “Foundation of VLSI Design” Course 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at our Noida Center. A 6–8 month intensive journey, focused entirely on making you #industry-ready, using #Synopsys tools, #realdesign #projects, and 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. If your goal is to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 — not just learn tools — this program is for you. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/vefvd #VLSI #ChipDesign #SemiconductorCareers #PhysicalDesign #STA #Synopsys #ChipTapout #VLSIExpert #Noida #Placement #offline #ASICVerification #live Niti Gupta || Shalini Rathi || Kanika Nagpal || Balakumaran Durairaj || AKSHATA G || Vyom Sharma || VLSI EXPERT Private Limited

Time to Rethink, Reinvent, and Relearn The current state of the VLSI industry presents both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, we see a slowdown in hiring and project momentum. On the other, there's a growing concern about the gap between industry expectations and the skill levels of engineers entering the field. What’s missing? Despite having access to vast resources and training platforms, many aspiring engineers lack strong fundamentals in semiconductor physics, digital design, verification, and physical design. Tools change, technologies evolve — but the basics remain critical. What can be done? It's time to reignite a culture of learning and innovation. Universities, training institutes, and even working professionals need to collaborate more actively to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry needs. 1. Adopt continuous learning 2. Focus on quality over quantity 3. Promote hands-on, project-based learning 4. Encourage innovation and critical thinking from the ground up The VLSI industry is the backbone of our digital future — from smartphones to AI chips. Let’s not compromise on talent quality. Let’s invest in building better engineers, not just more engineers. #VLSI #Semiconductors #LearningAndDevelopment #Innovation #ChipDesign #SkillGap #FutureOfEngineering #Upskilling #TechIndustry Silicon Patterns | Srinivasa Gupta Cheedella | PrudviTeja Tunuguntla | Suneetha Tata | Akshay Sehgal | Sridhar Nandula | Ishita Anand | 尹富康 Fakhrul Islam (Faks) | Shashank Vaidyar | MohanKumar Sampathkumar | Mohammed Imran Khan | Mayank Malde | kiran mallavarjula | Ramesh Challagundla

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👋 Hello Global VLSI Learners and Foreign Students! Are you ready to start or advance your career in the semiconductor industry—right from your home country? 🌍 I’m excited to introduce our affordable international online VLSI training program, carefully designed for students, professionals, and career changers who want to master key domains such as RTL Design, Design Verification, and Physical Design—and achieve success in the global chip design industry. 🎯 Why Join This Program? Structured Learning Path – Understand digital electronics step-by-step, from basic logic to advanced VLSI concepts Practical Training – Gain real-world experience using industry tools like Vivado, QuestaSim, and more Global Mentorship – Learn directly from experienced VLSI engineers working on real semiconductor projects Flexible Schedules – Choose from multiple batches that fit your time zone, pace, and budget 📚 Program Highlights RTL Design: Digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, FSMs, counters, FIFOs, parameterized modules Design Verification: Testbench design, functional coverage, assertions Physical Design: Synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, timing closure Core Concepts: Digital electronics, CMOS fundamentals, transistor-level understanding, VTC analysis Whether you are a beginner exploring the VLSI world or a professional upgrading your skills for international opportunities, this program provides practical, hands-on training to help you succeed globally. 📩 Message me or WhatsApp +91 8143286575 to book your seat or request the detailed course brochure. Let’s make VLSI learning simple, accessible, and career-transforming—across borders! #VLSI #RTLDesign #DesignVerification #PhysicalDesign #CMOS #DigitalElectronics #Semiconductor #EDAtools #Verilog #SystemVerilog #ChipDesign #VLSICareers #OnlineLearning #TechTraining #GlobalEducation

In the semiconductor industry, time-to-market is everything. But here's what most companies overlook: the hidden costs of project delays caused by inadequately trained engineers. 🔍 The Reality: When chip design teams hire fresh talent, they often face a 6-12 month ramp-up period before engineers become productive. During this time: • Projects get delayed • Senior engineers spend time mentoring instead of innovating • Tape-out schedules slip • Market opportunities are missed 💡 The Solution: Execution-Ready VLSI Talent What if your new hires could contribute from Day 1? Engineers trained in: ✅ RTL Design with real-world design flows ✅ Design for Testability (DFT) with industry-standard tools ✅ Static Timing Analysis (STA) with practical constraints This isn't just about technical skills—it's about understanding the complete chip design lifecycle, debugging methodologies, and industry best practices. 📊 The Impact: • Faster project completion • Reduced training overhead • Better ROI on engineering talent • Competitive advantage in time-critical markets At Maven Silicon, we're transforming how VLSI engineers are prepared for the industry—bridging the gap between academic learning and production-ready skills. The question isn't whether you can afford to invest in trained talent. It's whether you can afford NOT to. #VLSI #ChipDesign #MavenSilicon #SemiconductorIndustry #RTL #DFT #STA #EngineeringExcellence #ChipTalent #VLSITraining #TechLeadership India Semiconductor Mission PS: This was posted from a single voice command (which was my only input) on the Comet browser which is mind blowing! Perplexity Hats Off!

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Hello VLSI Enthusiasts! Are you ready to upskill and accelerate your career in the semiconductor industry? I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our affordable online VLSI classes, designed exclusively for students, job seekers, and working professionals who aim to master digital design and land impactful roles in the VLSI domain. Why Learn With Us? Concept-driven curriculum: Progress smoothly from fundamentals to advanced industry topics Hands-on training: Work directly with real-world EDA tools and design flows Career mentorship: Learn from seasoned VLSI engineers with industry experience Flexible & affordable: Choose from adaptable batches suited to your schedule and budget Course Modules RTL Design: Strengthen your foundation in Digital Logic, Verilog, and SystemVerilog Design Verification: Master simulation, testbench creation, and validation techniques Physical Design: Explore layout design, optimization, and timing closure fundamentals Core Concepts: Deepen your understanding of Digital Electronics and CMOS Design Whether you’re starting your VLSI journey or looking to advance your professional expertise, this program offers a structured, practical, and industry-relevant pathway to success. 📩 Reach out via DM or WhatsApp at +91 8143286575 to reserve your spot or get detailed course information. Let’s make VLSI learning simple, effective, and career-transforming — together. #VLSI #RTLDesign #DesignVerification #PhysicalDesign #CMOS #DigitalDesign #VLSICareers #Semiconductor

The VLSI domain presents many complexities and challenges, due to the need to balance power and performance with the area of the chip (which directly translates to cost-per-chip). Kannan N, PhD, our next pathbreaker, is Director of Product Engineering at Siemens Digital Industries Software, a technology leader in software and hardware for electronic design automation (EDA). Kannan talks to The Interview Portal about his PhD (IIT Delhi) in Semiconductors which involved working on beyond CMOS-devices and designing new device architectures that can be used in sensing applications. For students, as semiconductor design heads towards shrinking node architecture, there will be a focus on how AI can revolutionise design and engineering ! #career #careers #students #educators #careerguidance #semiconductors #eda #chips #chipdesign #semiconductortechnology https://lnkd.in/dHwSEZYq