Eda Tools Using Tanner : From Basics To Circuit Simulation

Master EDA Fundamentals and Tanner Tools for VLSI Circuit Design

What you'll learn

Understand the Fundamentals of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Tanner EDA Tool Suite

Design, Simulate, and Layout Analog and Digital Circuits

Perform Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) Verifications

Develop Industry-Relevant Skills for Semiconductor Careers

Requirements

Basic Electronics, Digital Electronics and Microelectronics

Description

This course, Fundamentals of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) with Tanner Tool Suite, is designed to provide learners with both a strong conceptual understanding of EDA and valuable hands-on practice using Tanner’s widely adopted tools—S-Edit, T-Spice, and L-Edit.Electronic Design Automation is at the heart of modern VLSI system design, allowing engineers to build, simulate, and verify highly complex circuits with speed and precision. As integrated circuits continue to scale in complexity, the ability to efficiently use EDA tools becomes essential for students, researchers, and industry professionals alike.In this course, you will first explore the fundamentals of EDA and its significance in the overall VLSI design flow, with special focus on analog and mixed-signal design. You will then gain practical exposure to Tanner’s tool suite, learning how each module supports different stages of the design process.Through structured lessons and guided exercises, you will:Capture schematics and design circuits with S-EditPerform accurate simulations and performance analysis using T-SpiceCreate, modify, and verify layouts in L-EditIntegrate all three tools to achieve a complete design workflowThis course is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, beginner engineers, and professionals seeking to enhance their skills in semiconductor and IC design. By the end, you will not only grasp EDA concepts but also gain practical, industry-relevant expertise that can be applied to academic projects, research work, or professional VLSI tasks.Take the next step in your learning journey and unlock your potential in EDA with Tanner tools!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to EDA & Tanner Tools Suite

Lecture 1 Importance of EDA in VLSI

Lecture 2 Overview of Tanner EDA (S-Edit, T-Spice, L-Edit)

Lecture 3 Installation, Licensing & Workspace Setup

Lecture 4 Brief comparison: Tanner vs other EDA tools

Section 2: Schematic Design with S-Edit

Lecture 5 User Interface and Component Libraries

Lecture 6 Building Basic Circuits Inverter

Lecture 7 Building Basic Circuits NAND

Lecture 8 Building Basic Circuits NOR

Lecture 9 Hierarchical design & subcircuits

Lecture 10 Netlist generation and preparation for simulation

Section 3: Simulation with T-Spice

Lecture 11 SPICE fundamentals and types of simulation

Lecture 12 Performing DC, AC, and Transient Analysis

Lecture 13 Viewing and analyzing waveforms

Lecture 14 Simulation examples: CMOS Inverter, RC circuit, Ring Oscillator

Section 4: Layout Design

Lecture 15 Introduction to layout concepts and design rules

Lecture 16 Stick and Mask Layout

Lecture 17 Layers Creation for CMOS Inverter

Lecture 18 Layers Creation for NAND and NOR Gate

Section 5: DRC & LVS Verification

Lecture 19 Importance of Design Rule Check (DRC)

Lecture 20 Understanding and fixing common DRC errors

Lecture 21 Layout vs Schematic (LVS) checks

Lecture 22 Using LVS reports to validate designs

Section 6: Mini Project + Assessment

Lecture 23 Project: CMOS XOR Gate Design

Lecture 24 Quiz + Simulation assignment

Lecture 25 Certificate guidance and portfolio tips

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in Electronics & VLSI Engineering: Students pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate in Electronics, VLSI, or related fields who wish to gain practical exposure to industry-standard EDA tools used in analog and mixed-signal IC design.,EDA Enthusiasts and Beginners: Learners who are new to Electronic Design Automation and want to build a strong foundation using user-friendly tools like Tanner EDA before advancing to complex platforms like Cadence or Synopsys.,Circuit Designers and Academic Researchers: Professionals, hobbyists, and academic researchers working on CMOS circuit design, layout, or simulation who require hands-on skills with schematic entry, SPICE-based simulation, and layout editing.,Job Seekers Preparing for Semiconductor Industry Roles: Those aiming for careers in semiconductor companies or design startups, where knowledge of EDA tools, simulation, and physical design is essential for roles like Layout Engineer, Analog Design Engineer, or CAD Engineer.