Digital System Design Course | Learn Verilog, VLSI, FPGA | IIT Ropar
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 1319 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Foundations of Modern Electronics: A Guide to Digital System Design
In the heart of every smartphone, computer, and smart device lies a complex digital system. Understanding how to design these systems from the ground up is a fundamental skill for the next generation of engineers and innovators. This is where the comprehensive 12-week course on Digital System Design, offered by Prof. Neeraj Goel of IIT Ropar, becomes an invaluable resource for undergraduate students.
Your Instructor: Expertise from the Forefront of Research
Learning from an expert with both academic rigor and industry-relevant research experience is crucial. Prof. Neeraj Goel brings precisely that to the table. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Ropar, his research delves into the core of modern computing:
- Processor Architecture
- System-on-Chip (SoC) Design & Modeling
- Low Power Design
His educational journey—B.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra, M.Tech and PhD from IIT Delhi—ensures a deep, structured understanding of the subject matter, which he translates into clear, effective teaching.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is meticulously designed for undergraduate students in:
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Furthermore, it receives strong industry support from leading VLSI companies like Intel, AMD, Texas Instruments, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, underscoring its practical relevance and alignment with current industry needs.
What You Will Learn: Course Overview
The course focuses on designing digital systems from scratch. You will start with fundamental concepts and progressively build towards designing complex systems. A key component of the curriculum is learning Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL), the industry-standard tool for modeling and simulating digital circuits.
The journey is divided into a logical 12-week structure:
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Introduction, Number Systems, BCD, Floating-Point Representation |
| 3-4 | Boolean Algebra, Expression Minimization (K-map, Quine-McCluskey), Intro to Verilog |
| 5-6 | MSI Logic (Mux, Encoder, Decoder), Arithmetic Circuits (Adder, Multiplier) |
| 7-8 | Sequential Elements (Latches, Flip-flops, Counters, Registers), Behavioral Verilog |
| 9-10 | Finite State Machines (FSM), State Reduction & Assignment, Sequential Arithmetic |
| 11-12 | Register Transfer Level (RTL) Design, FPGA Overview, VLSI Design Flow & Synthesis |
Essential Learning Resources
To complement the lectures, the course recommends authoritative textbooks that serve as excellent references for both beginners and those looking to deepen their knowledge:
- Digital Design by M. Morris Mano & Michael D. Ciletti (5th Ed.)
- Advanced Digital Design with the Verilog HDL by Michael D. Ciletti (2nd Ed.)
- Fundamentals of Logic Design by Roth and Kinney (7th Ed.)
- Digital System Design Using Verilog by Roth, John, and Lee (1st Ed.)
Why Enroll in This Digital System Design Course?
This course is more than just a series of lectures; it's a structured path to building critical engineering skills. You will transition from understanding basic logic gates to being able to model complex systems using Verilog and understand the complete VLSI design flow, including synthesis for FPGAs. For aspiring engineers targeting careers in semiconductor design, embedded systems, or R&D, this knowledge forms the indispensable bedrock of expertise.
Take the first step towards mastering the digital world. Enroll in the Digital System Design course and build the skills that power our technological future.
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