The document discusses VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) and chip design. It provides an overview of the differences between IP (Intellectual Property) and System on Chip (SoC), describing a typical SoC as consisting of components like processors, memory blocks, interfaces, and analog circuits. The chip design flow is summarized as moving from design to tapeout. Research centers for VLSI in Egypt are listed, along with a comparison of VLSI companies in Egypt between 2017 and 2021.

1. VLSI / Career
Sameh ElAshry
Senior Digital Verification Engineer

2. AGENDA
▹ Introduction to VLSI.
▹ IP Vs System On Chip (SoC).
▹ Chip Design Flow.
▹ VLSI Companies in Egypt.
▹ Research Centers in Egypt.
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3. Electronics Devices
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System On Chip Example

5. A typical SoC consists of
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▹ A microcontroller, microprocessor or DSP core(s).
▹ Memory blocks ROM, RAM, EEPROM .FLASH
▹ Timing sources including oscillators and phase-
locked loops.
▹ Peripherals including counter-timers, real-time
timers and power-on reset generators.
▹ External interfaces including industry standards
such as USB, Ethernet, USART, SPI.
▹ Analog interfaces including ADCs and DACs.
▹ Voltage regulators and power management circuits.
Reference: https://www.design-reuse.com/articles/34887/skillfully-emulating-a-system-on-chip.html

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Chip Design Flow
Reference: https://miscircuitos.com/design-process-
of-chips-asics-flow-from-design-to-tapeout/

7. VLSI Companies in Egypt in 2017
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8. VLSI Companies in Egypt in 2021
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9. ▪ ITI- Digital IC design Track.
▪ EJUST University.
▪ OneLab- Cairo University.
▪ Center of Nanoelectronics at Zewil
University.
▪ NISC- Nile University.
▪ ICL- Ain Shams University.
▪ AUC Research Center.
▪ Si-Vision Academy.
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Research and Educationl Centers

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