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The Villanova VLSI design group aims to develop computer-aided design (CAD) tools and methodologies for efficient design of integrated circuits (IC) for emerging nanoscale technologies. Currently, we focus on the following technologies: - Nanometer complementary-metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
- Carbon nanotubes field-effect transistors (CNFETs)
- Quantum cell automata (QCA)
- Resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs) and Single-electron transistors (SETs)
We study these technologies and attempt to provide answers to the following questions: - What tools need to be developed to enable design, analysis, and simulation of ICs for the aforementioned technologies?
- What novel circuit design techniques, methodologies, and architectures do the aforementioned technologies enable?
We make all our tools available to the general CAD community once they are ready. The group is led by Dr. Pallav Gupta. Please visit our research page to learn more about the projects we are currently working on. To train undergraduate students in CAD/VLSI design, we also build small-scale IC chips. See some of their projects in the IC Gallery. |
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