Exploring the Intricacies of Digital and Analog VLSI

Advancements in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology are at the heart of modern electronic innovation, enabling the integration of millions of transistors onto a single chip. This field is essential for developing efficient, high-performance systems that power everything from smartphones to advanced computing technologies. By addressing both digital and analog VLSI design, this topic explores the challenges and solutions involved in optimizing power, signal integrity, and functionality. The impact of VLSI extends across industries, driving technological progress and shaping the future of electronics in an increasingly interconnected world. Exploring the Intricacies of Digital and Analog VLSI explores advanced techniques, practical applications, and emerging trends in both digital and analog VLSI. It consolidates existing knowledge while introducing cutting-edge methodologies and insights, shaping the trajectory of future research endeavors in VLSI. This book covers topics such as electrical engineering, optimization techniques, and computer science, and is a useful resource for engineers, computer scientists, academicians, and researchers.

Dr. Koushik Guha received his B.Tech. Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering in 2005 from Techno India, Salt Lake, Kolkata under West Bengal University of Technology, India and his M.Tech. Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (RF & Microwaves) in 2007 from Burdwan University, West Bengal, India followed by PhD from NIT Silchar in 2016 on “Design and Modeling of RF MEMS Shunt Switch”. Dr. Guha is awarded distinguished Faculty Award 2021 by NIT Silchar for his stellar performance in teaching and research. Recently he has been awarded IETE R S Khandpur award 2022 for his achievements and outstanding contribution at national and international level in the field of ‘Medical Instrumentation’ covering education, research, design, development and production. Dr. Guha is also awarded Institute of Smart Structures and Systems Young Scientist award (ISSS, IISc Bangalore) 2021 for his contribution in MEMS/NEMS sensors and actuators. He is an optimistic researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar (An Institution of National Importance under Govt. of India). He is now Associate Dean (Academic) and former Assoc. Dean of Students Welfare in NIT Silchar. He has been running National MEMS Design Centre in NIT Silchar with an uplifted passion. MEMS lab is helping illuminate the department by supporting so many research scholars to pursue their work. His profound interest towards MEMS designing has made him one of the leading researchers not only in NIT Silchar but in the country with research articles in highly reputed Journals. He has published more than 100 papers in journals like IEEE, Springer, Elsevier etc. and conferences of international repute. He has authored around 35 book chapters and two books “Noise in RF MEMS Switch: Modeling and Simulation” and “MEMS and Microfluidics in Healthcare: Devices and Applications Perspectives”. Dr. Guha is a senior member of IEEE and is a member of many professional bodies like IEI, SECI, FOSET, IIAM etc. Recently He has been nominated Fellow of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) and Institute of Scholars (InSc) Govt. of India. He has been an active and regular reviewer of (SCI/SCIE journals) and various IEEE hosted/sponsored conferences. Teaching is the heart of Dr. Guha, he deals with classes with exceptional sincerity and motivation. Dr. Guha has been involved in a number of R&D projects from various Govt. organizations like Special Manpower Development project from Meity, Govt. of India, Horizon 2020 funded International project with Tyndall National Institute of Ireland, India Italy bilateral international project etc. and has been associated with it since a long time. Dr Guha is awarded five international patents and one national patent. Dr. Guha delivered many lectures in conferences, seminars, FDPs and training programs. Currently he is nominated as Associate Editor of prestigious journal of Microsystem Technologies of Springe and editor of IETE Journal of Research, taylor & Francis. He has produced 5 PhDs and currently supervises 8 no. PhD scholars in the field of MEMS and VLSI. His current research interests include mimicking human body functions using MEMS technology, RF MEMS, BIO-MEMS, MEMS energy harvesting, design and development of smart sensors for IoT, VLSI circuit design and optimization and many more.

Jyoti Kandpal received the B.Tech. degree in electronics and communication engineering from Bipin Chandra Tripathi, Kumaon Engineering College, Dwarahat, India, in 2012, the M.Tech. degree in VLSI design from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun, India, in 2015, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India, in 2021. She is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun. Her research interests include low-power VLSI design and high-performance digital circuit design

Dr. Swagata Devi is working as an Assistant Professor in Faculty of Engineering at Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam. She has previously worked as an Assistant Professor in B. V. Raju Institute of Technology Narasapur, Telengana and also as a contractual faculty in National Institute of Technology Silchar. She completed her Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from the National Institute of Technology Silchar in the year 2022. She completed her M.Tech in Electronics Design and Technology from Tezpur University in 2016 and her B. E. from Gauhati University in 2013. She has contributed significantly to reputed journals and conferences, emphasizing low-power neural amplifier design, bio-inspired optimization algorithms, and innovative preamplifier circuits for biomedical applications. Her dedication to the field is further evidenced by her active participation in workshops, research conclaves, and leadership roles in organizing international conferences. Dr. Devi's research focuses on Analog VLSI Circuit Design and Optimization, including circuit design modeling and optimization. Her notable contributions to scholarly journals cover a spectrum of topics such as low-power OTA-based neural amplifier design, swarm intelligence-based methods for sizing preamplifier circuits, and the design of low-power preamplifier IC for a cochlear implant. Dr. Devi has actively participated in international conferences, presenting papers on topics like Metaheuristic algorithms-based approaches for optimal amplifier design and she has authored chapters in books published by reputed publishers. Her academic prowess is complemented by strong technical skills and driven by a passion for research and innovation.