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Internship Overview

The Custom Analog Layout Design internship provides intensive hands-on experience in designing and optimizing analog and mixed-signal layouts. Learn transistor-level layout, parasitic extraction, and matching techniques critical for precision analog ICs. This is a comprehensive **12-Week, 100+ Hours** program focused on sign-off ready analog IP design.

Why Choose VLSI Minds?

Reasons to invest in your VLSI career with us.

1
Expert Faculty

Learn from industry veterans with 10+ years of experience at top semiconductor Industries.

2
Practical Approach

80% practical, 20% theory - focus on hands-on skills and real-world applications.

3
Small Batch Size

Limited participants ensure personalized attention and one-on-one mentoring.

4
Tool Access

Full access to professional simulators and debugging tools for your projects.

Program Highlights

Why this Analog Layout internship is a great investment for your career.

Who Can Apply?

This internship is ideal for passionate learners ready to dive into semiconductor design.

B.Tech / M.Tech Students
ECE, EEE, VLSI, and related disciplines

Fresh Graduates
Aspiring to start a career in VLSI design

Working Professionals
Looking to upskill in VLSI design

Programming Background
Basic coding knowledge in HDL/Verilog is beneficial

Key Skills & Program Structure

This 12-week program is designed to deliver industry-ready expertise for custom analog layout roles, focusing on sign-off skills.

Analog Layout Flow Mastery

Master the complete flow: Schematic → Layout → DRC → LVS → PEX → Simulation for sign-off ready circuits.

Transistor & Passive Component Layout

Create layouts for basic devices, multi-finger MOS, current mirrors, differential pairs, poly resistors, and MOS/MOM capacitors with a focus on matching and symmetry.

Analog Floorplanning & Routing

Learn hierarchical layout, block-level floorplanning, power routing, guarding, shielding, and parasitic-aware routing.

Sign-off Verification (DRC, LVS, PEX, ERC)

Perform comprehensive verification using industry tools (Assura/PVS/Quantus) to ensure fabrication readiness.

Layout Optimization

Develop skills to optimize layout for reduced parasitics, improved matching, and performance (e.g., gain, offset, speed).

Full Analog IP Project & Tool Expertise

Complete a full analog IP layout project (Op-Amp/Comparator) using Cadence Virtuoso/Custom Compiler under expert mentorship.

Detailed Curriculum (15 Weeks)

A week-by-week breakdown of the topics covered in our Custom Analog Layout Design internship, culminating in a sign-off ready project.

Week Topic Topic Details / Hands-on / Mini-Project
WEEK 1 Introduction & Foundations Overview of schematic-to-layout flow, MOS basics, W/L sizing, tool environment. Mini-Project: CMOS inverter layout, DRC & LVS.
WEEK 2 Basic Devices & Layout Rules Transistor orientation, contacts, vias, enclosure rules. Hands-on: Multi-finger MOS layout.
WEEK 3 Analog Building Blocks Current mirrors, differential pairs, matching and symmetry techniques.
WEEK 4 Passive Components Layout Poly resistors, MOM capacitors, guard rings, shielding techniques.
WEEK 5 Sub-Block Layout Practice Biasing networks, simple OTA and comparator sub-blocks.
WEEK 6 Floorplanning & Hierarchical Layout Block floorplanning, placement strategies, power routing.
WEEK 7 Full Block Layout – Part 1 Start full analog block layout, placement, matching, initial routing.
WEEK 8 Full Block Layout – Part 2 Final routing, power integrity, area optimization, metal density.
WEEK 9 Parasitic Extraction (PEX) Run extraction, analyze parasitic impact, pre vs post-layout simulation.
WEEK 10 Layout Optimization Mismatch reduction, parasitic minimization, performance optimization.
WEEK 11 Final Integration & Sign-off DRC, LVS, PEX, ERC, antenna checks, GDS generation.
WEEK 12 Final Project + Documentation Complete project deliverables, final PPT and technical report.
WEEK 13 Advanced Layout & Reliability Latch-up prevention, ESD rules, antenna effects, reliability-aware layout.
WEEK 14 Industry Tape-out Flow & Debugging Foundry checks, debugging strategies, ECO concepts.
WEEK 15 Interview Readiness & Portfolio Interview preparation, portfolio building, mock presentations.

Ready to Master Analog Layout Design?

Join our internship to become a professional in analog/mixed-signal layout design. Limited seats available!

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