An Initiative Towards Analog And Mixed Signal Design - Prakalp

Abstract

Abstract This paper presents a case study at School of Electronics and Communication, KLE-Tech which facilitated in preparing students ready for VLSI industry by bridging the gap between industry and institute. Collaboration between School of Electronics and Communication and Sankalp Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., ventured as Prakalp program. In this program, the selection process of the interested students in the field of VLSI is through screening test. They are trained intensively by experts from industry and academia on fundamentals and advance courses of Analog and Mixed Signal VLSI to do the industry defined projects and experience research at the graduate level. Fundamental courses required for carrying out analog VLSI projects and research are covered as a part of professional core courses in the curriculum and to enhance this activity elective courses such as Analog Circuit Design followed by Physical Design-Analog are being conducted. Design, delivery and project based evaluation is by experts from Academia and Industry. Students are encouraged to submit their work to national conferences and contests. Sankalp and other VLSI companies recruit the best performing students