Question 1

Why should I do VLSI training?

Accepted Answer

All the Integrated Chips we use in mobiles, TVs, computers, satellites, and automobiles, etc. are designed with VLSI technology. Hence, there is a huge scope and growth in the VLSI Industry and it is full of job opportunities. Since there is a huge gap between what the college education offers and the industry expectation, it is recommended to go for the VLSI training which bridges that gap and gives you a great hands-on experience.

Question 2

What is chip designing?

Accepted Answer

Steps involved in Chip design Chip’s architecture: Create circuit designs, Run simulations, Supervise layout, Tape out the chip to the foundry and Evaluate the prototype once the chip comes back from the laboratory. Chip designers work to make faster, cheaper and more innovative chips that can automate parts or the entire function of electronic devices. A chip design engineer's job involves architecture, logic design, circuit design and physical design of the chip, testing, and verification of the final product.

Question 3

Is VLSI a good career?

Accepted Answer

VLSI is a very good domain to build a career with a huge number of opportunities. There is a demand for chips in every sector, be it automobiles, consumer electronics or high-end servers. You should have good command on Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM to start your career as VLSI Design or VLSI Verification Engineer.

Question 4

What is the eligibility for VLSI Chip Designing Courses?

Accepted Answer

The undergraduates, graduates, or postgraduates from below streams can take up the VLSI Chip Design Course and make a career in the VLSI Industry. BE/BTech in EEE/ECE/TE or ME/MTech/MS in Electronics/MSc Electronics

Question 5

What are the must-know things for a VLSI verification engineer?

Accepted Answer

To join the industry as a VLSI verification engineer, you must have hands-on experience of below topics: SystemVerilog, Universal Verification Methodology UVM, Assertion based Verification SVA

Question 6

What can I learn at Maven Silicon? How do I find course information?

Accepted Answer

Maven Silicon provides the best quality VLSI training through a variety of design and verification courses to suit your need and demand.
We offer online VLSI courses, Job-oriented fulltime and Blended VLSI courses, Internship programs, part time courses and corporate training.

Explore our offerings at [https://www.maven-silicon.com/](https://www.maven-silicon.com/)

Question 7

What is the process for taking admission for all the courses?

Accepted Answer

Every course has a different admission procedure:
1. For the Advanced VLSI Design and Verification course at Maven Silicon, you can apply while you are in the final semester, graduation or post-graduation.
2. For the Internship program, you can apply in your pre-final/final year. Advise you to book your seats in advance, pertaining to limited admissions and increased demand.
3. You can subscribe to our online courses directly from our elearn portal [https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/](https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/)

You can apply for our Online, Job-oriented, Part-time and Corporate courses on [https://www.maven-silicon.com/application](https://www.maven-silicon.com/application)

Question 8

Do you have any entrance exams?

Accepted Answer

We do have an entrance exam for our job-oriented courses VLSI RN and VLSI VM. After you meet the eligibility criteria you have to undergo an Online Entrance Test which would check you on the concepts of Basic Electronics and Digital Electronics. After scoring 60% in this test, you are processed for the technical interview with our technical experts. Based on your performance during the interview, you will be selected for the Advanced VLSI Design and Verification course. For our online VLSI courses, we do not have any entrance exams. You can directly subscribe to the courses from our elearn portal [https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/](https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/)

Question 9

Is there any scholarship available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do provide the scholarship on our job-oriented courses VLSI RN and VLSI VM based on your performance in the technical interview. To excel in the Online entrance test and the technical interview, we suggest you take our Online Digital electronics course at [https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/digital-electronics](https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/digital-electronics) This online Digital electronics course will help you to learn and refresh the complete fundamentals of digital electronics, highly needed for any VLSI course. Contact us for more details.

Question 10

Do you offer placement support?

Accepted Answer

We provide 100% placement assistance with our job-oriented course until you get placed. You can refer to the link for the placement updates and know more about our hiring partners: [https://www.maven-silicon.com/placement](https://www.maven-silicon.com/placement)

Question 11

What is the difference between front end and back end VLSI courses?

Accepted Answer

VLSI Frontend course imparts training in the Design and Verification of a chip which mostly includes RTL(Register Transfer Level) coding using either VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and the verification of the DUT(can be an IP or SOC) by building verification Environment or Testbench using SystemVerilog/UVM/.You also learn to meet the timing constraints of the chip using STA(Static Timing Analysis) and Synthesizing the design using synthesizable constructs. The maximum number of VLSI job opportunities are available in the Verification segment. Backend courses mostly deal with the physical design part of the chip which includes Floorplan, Map, Place and route and DFT and ATPG scan insertion and checks for the flip flops. It also includes the physical verification part of the chip, memory characterization, analog layout, and design.

Question 12

Is the VLSI course useful for ECE/EEE students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. VLSI is a high growth domain with huge job opportunities. Electronics is the basic knowledge required to get into the VLSI industry. Engineers with an Electronics background can enter into the VLSI Industry easily. The VLSI Course is helpful for ECE/EEE students to learn and build up the skill set as per the Industry requirement to enter the Chip/IC Design and Verification Domain.

Question 13

Does Maven Silicon offer free VLSI courses?

Accepted Answer

Inexpensive courses with the utmost quality are our unique selling points. You can explore our courses at [https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/](https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/)

Question 14

Will any support material be given to prepare for the online entrance test?

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We help you with support material to enhance your basic knowledge of Digital electronics and perform your best. Our online Digital electronics course will help you to learn and refresh the complete fundamentals of digital electronics, which are highly needed for any VLSI course. Contact us for more details

Question 15

I do not live in Bangalore but I want to attend your VLSI training. What shall I do?

Accepted Answer

We do have online VLSI courses for engineers like you. You can start learning with our hands-on online VLSI courses which come with labs, projects, and reference material. We also connect with live Q&A, doubt clarification sessions and Whatsapp support groups. Click here to explore and subscribe [https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/](https://elearn.maven-silicon.com/) . If you are looking for an online VLSI course with Placement support, then you refer to our Blended VLSI learning program at [https://www.maven-silicon.com/blended-vlsi-design-asic-verification](https://www.maven-silicon.com/blended-vlsi-design-asic-verification)

Question 16

If I join your VLSI course along with my friends, can we avail group discounts?

Accepted Answer

We always encourage you to join the course along with friends because it motivates you to learn and finish the course at a fast pace. Contact us to know about group discount options.

Question 17

I am in my 3rd year of the electronics engineering program. Can I join your VLSI course now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is good to start early. You can explore and subscribe to our online VLSI design methodologies course or our Internship Program. It is a front-end VLSI course that imparts the VLSI Design Flow, Digital Design and RTL programming using Verilog HDL. After completing the online VLSI DM course/Internship Program, you can easily crack college campus interviews or you can also take up our Advanced ASIC Verification course with 100% placement assistance and can avail up to 100% scholarship based on your grades in our Online VLSI Design Course and the scores of technical interview with our experts.

Question 18

Do you have any part-time or Weekend VLSI Courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have part-time/Weekend VLSI courses for working professionals. They are specially designed to help you strike a balance between your job and learning. Explore VLSI DM and VM part-time course under Part-time VLSI course in Program offerings at our website [https://www.maven-silicon.com/systemverilog-uvm-functional-verification-course](https://www.maven-silicon.com/systemverilog-uvm-functional-verification-course)

Question 19

How will I be evaluated during the VLSI course?

Accepted Answer

Our Job oriented VLSI courses are highly effective and rigorous programs and follow a continuous evaluation scheme. Candidates are evaluated in the courses through lab reports, project reports, practice tests, assignments, technical presentations, and mock interviews. We also have an evaluation program in our Online VLSI courses through quizzes, tests, and assignments.

Question 20

Would I need to pay extra for support material, online training material or license of EDA tools?

Accepted Answer

You do not need to pay extra for the requisite learning material. We do provide free library access and free online VLSI Courses to our trainees enrolled for job oriented courses for reference and support.

Question 21

Do these online VLSI Courses provide placement support?

Accepted Answer

Once you complete your online VLSI course you can upgrade to job oriented VLSI Courses with a very good scholarship. We provide 100% placement assistance for the job oriented VLSI Courses. Advanced VLSI Design and Verification [VLSI - RN ] and Advanced ASIC Verification [ VLSI-VM ] are the job oriented VLSI Courses.

Question 22

Do you provide corporate training in advanced VLSI concepts?

Accepted Answer

Maven Silicon offers customized in-house and onsite corporate VLSI training courses. This program is specially designed for engineers keeping in view the ever-changing demands of the industry. The participants are equipped with the latest tools, techniques, and skills needed to excel as Verification Engineers. Some of our Corporate training VLSI Courses are SystemVerilog HVL, Verilog HDL, Universal Verification Methodology and Assertion-based Verification. Click here for more details: [https://www.maven-silicon.com/corporate-training](https://www.maven-silicon.com/corporate-training)

Question 23

I plan to go abroad for my Master's degree. Will your course be helpful to me in any way?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our courses will be very useful. We have had many students taking up our course before going to foreign universities for their Master’s program in VLSI. The practical approach of the courses could help them get campus job opportunities and assistantships..

Question 24

Why should I take up an online course instead of offline?

Accepted Answer

You can opt for online or offline courses but you must choose the right mode considering the time you can spend and the flexibility you need. The online course also provides you with Live Q&A, doubt clarification, handy technical support and reference material. So, it is a great offering with the best of both worlds. You can learn on the go along with your college studies/ regular office hours and upskill yourself. With Maven Silicon's Online Verification course, you can master VLSI even if you stay in a remote corner of the world.

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