Objective of the Laboratory
- To build a strong foundation in circuit design fundamentals across digital and analog domains
- Hands-on experiences with industry-standard tools, students gain practical skills using Vivado and Microwind software and explore the capabilities of Xilinx’s PYNQ boards.
- Enable students to work directly with EDA tools, delve into device modelling, and actively participate in research activities, blending theoretical knowledge with real-world application to prepare them for future innovations in circuit design.
| Sr. No. | Name of Equipment | Image | Brief Description (key feature) of each Equipment |
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| 1. | Vivado software |  |
Vivado is a design suite developed by Xilinx for the synthesis and analysis of HDL designs, specifically tailored for FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and SoC (System on Chip) development. It offers an integrated environment for creating, testing, and optimizing digital circuits, with powerful tools for design entry, synthesis, simulation, and hardware debugging. Vivado provides advanced features for high-level synthesis, IP integration, and timing analysis, making it a versatile choice for complex digital system design and implementation. |
| 2. | PYNQ boards from XILINX |  |
PYNQ (Python Productivity for Zynq) boards from Xilinx are development boards designed to simplify FPGA programming by allowing users to leverage Python for hardware control and design. Built around the Zynq SoC, which combines an ARM processor with FPGA fabric, PYNQ boards enable flexible and high-performance computing for applications in AI, machine learning, and data processing. They come with an open-source software environment, enabling easy interaction with hardware components, making them ideal for both educational and prototyping purposes in digital and embedded system design. |
| 3. | Microwind software |  |
Microwind is an educational software tool used for designing and simulating CMOS integrated circuits at the layout level. It enables users to draw, simulate, and analyze circuit layouts, providing insights into physical design and electrical behavior, including timing, power consumption, and signal propagation. Microwind supports various CMOS technology nodes, allowing students and engineers to observe real-world fabrication constraints and optimize circuit performance. This tool is particularly useful for learning about VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration) design and gaining hands-on experience in IC design workflows. |
| 4. | Computer systems |  |
To run various softwares in the laboratory |
Name of officials handling the laboratory:
| Dr. Jyoti Kedia, (Lab O/I) Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, PEC, Chandigarh |
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| Dr Gourab Das, (Joint O/I) Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, PEC, Chandigarh |
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| Dr M. Kushwaha, Lab. Assistant O/I, Dept. of ECE, PEC, Chandigarh |
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| Surmukh Singh, Lab Technician Dept. of ECE, PEC, Chandigarh |
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| Dharminder Kaur, Lab. Assistant, Dept. of ECE, PEC, Chandigarh |