Semiconductor IC Design Practical Competencies
The semiconductor industry is the foundation of modern electronics, driving innovations in computing, communications, and consumer devices. It emphasizes technological advancement, efficiency, and reliability, with a focus on delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions.
Understanding semiconductors begins with integrated circuits (ICs), including CMOS technology, transistors, and logic gates, as the building blocks of digital circuits. Chip design follows a structured flow from high-level RTL design to physical layout, with verification, testing, and packaging ensuring the functionality and reliability of the chip. This document provides an overview of semiconductor principles, IC design flows, layout, and testing, offering foundational knowledge for both study and practical application.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Overview of Semiconductor Industry – Core values, Market, and Orientations
Principles of Integrated Circuits & CMOS, Transistors, Logic Gates, CMOS Design
Chip Design Flow
Diagram and Signal Reading Skills
IC Design (RTL), Physical Design (Layout)
Verification, Testing, and Packaging
MISSION
Develop practical semiconductor design skills;
Provide essential business and personal skills for future technical administrators.
Contribute to providing high-quality and hands-on experiences for talents to serve national and international markets.
PARTICIPANTS
Final-year students (third or fourth year) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree;
Recent graduates with less than 2 years of work experience;
Be in the following fields of study: Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IC Design, and related fields in the Semiconductors.
Proficient in English (minimum B1 level according to the CEFR – European Framework).
TRAINERS
Extensive experts from international enterprises
Lecturers of technical universities in Vietnam
Highly experienced engineers of VNCHIP Technology Joint Stock Company
INSTRUMENTS AND TOOLS
Free training in the First Cadence Certified Lab in Vietnam for Digital Design and Signoff with Innovus Technology Custom IC Design with Virtuoso Technology
ADMISSIONS
Orientation: At the end of April – Early May
Training progress: Three months (expected from June to August)
Certification Ceremony: expected in September 2026
ANNUAL INTAKE
About 35 ~ 50 eligible students will be selected to participate in the VNCHIP Talent Program 2026.
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