What is VLSI ?
Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) is the process of creating integrated circuits by combining thousands of transistor-based circuits into a single chip. VLSI began in the 1970s when complex semiconductor and communication technologies were being developed. The microprocessor is a VLSI device.
We have to thank VLSI, circuits that would have taken boardfuls of space can now be put into a small space few millimeters across! This has opened new era.The things that were not possible before are made possible. VLSI circuits are everywhere … your computer, your car, your brand new state-of-the-art digital camera, the cell-phones, and what have you.
VLSI Engineer as a Career
VLSI is also the fastest changing & growing technology and it throws great career opportunities. VLSI design engineers are also in huge demand to develop FPGA implementations, ASICs and SoCs . Many people don’t want to get stuck in routine software jobs,opt this as a career.
VLSI design is an extremely challenging & creative job which throws great opportunities for young engineers looking at contributing to world-class Intellectual Property development. The most rewarding aspect of a career in VLSI design is, advantage of a sense of ownership of what is developed. The ability to get patents and the scope available for applied research and publication make VLSI design engineer a dream career for many engineers.
