Ktu Syllabus

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Cluster No. 10 for PG Programs

(Engineering Colleges in Kannur, Wayand & Kasaragod Districts)
Curriculum, Scheme of Examinations and Syllabi for M. Tech. Degree Program
with effect from Academic Year 2015-16
Electronics & Communication Engineering

(ECE)
M. Tech.
in
VLSI Design and Signal Processing

(Credits: 65)
M. Tech. Syllabi
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Cluster No. 10
FIRST SEMESTER
Exam
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Hours/Week Internal End Semester

Examination Credit
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Hrs Marks
Subject
10EC6501
10EC6203
10EC6105
10EC6503
10EC6XXX
10GN6001
10EC6509
10EC6511
Applied Engineering Mathematics

CMOS VLSI Design
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Signal Compression
Elective-I
Research Methodology
Seminar-1
Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
TOTAL
3
3
3
3
3
15
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2
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4
40
40
40
40
40
100
100
100
500
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60
60
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300
4
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1
21
ELECTIVE-I
10EC6513 Digital Systems Design
10EC6515 VLSI Physical Design and Automation
10EC6517 Design of Analog Integrated Circuits
10EC6201 High Speed Digital Design
10EC6519 Solid State Modeling & Simulation
10EC6119 Transform Theory
SECOND SEMESTER
Exam
Slot
A
B
C
D
E
V
U
Code
10EC6102
10EC6402
10EC6502
10EC6XXX
10EC6XXX
10EC6508
10EC6512
Subject
Digital Image Processing
VLSI Signal processing
VLSI CAD
Elective-II
Elective-III
Mini Project
VLSI Design Laboratory
TOTAL

Examination Credit
Marks
L T P
Hrs Marks
3
3
3
3
3
15
4
2
6
40
40
40
40
40
100
100
400
3
3
3
3
3
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60
60
60
60
60
0
0
300
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
18
ELECTIVE-II
ELECTIVE-III
10EC6404 Adaptive Signal Processing
10EC6516 Embedded and Real Time Operating Systems
10EC6114 Biomedical Signal Processing
10EC6518 VLSI Testing and Testability
10EC6302 Wavelet Theory
10EC6314 Optical Signal Processing
10EC6522 Signal Integrity for High Speed Design
10EC6318 Mixed Signal Circuit Design
10EC6514 DSP System Design
10EC6216 Low Power VLSI Design
M. Tech. Syllabi
THIRD SEMESTER
Exam
Slot
A
B
T
W
Code
10EC7XXX
10EC7XXX
10EC7501
10EC7503
Subject
Elective-IV
Elective-V
Seminar-2
Project - Phase 1
TOTAL

Examination Credit
Marks
L T P
Hrs Marks
3
3
6
2
12
14
40
40
100
50
230
3
3
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60
60
0
0
120
3
3
2
6
14
ELECTIVE-IV
ELECTIVE-V
10EC7105 Audio Processing
10EC7113 Pattern Recognition
10EC7505 Sparse Representations and

Compressive Sensing
10EC7115 Wireless Sensor Networks
10EC7305 Computer Vision
10EC7117 Information Hiding and Data Encryption
10EC7507 Soft Computing
10EC7215 ASIC Design
10EC7509 VLSI for Wireless Communications
10EC7213 Introduction to Nano Electronics
FOURTH SEMESTER
Exam
Slot
Code
10EC7504
Subject
Project - Phase 2
TOTAL

Examination Credit
Marks
L T P
Hrs Marks
-
21
21
70
70
30
30
12
12
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10EC6501
10EC6203
10EC6105
10EC6503
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10EC6515
10EC6517
10EC6201
10EC6519
10EC6119
10GN6001
10EC6509
10EC6511
10EC6102
10EC6402
10EC6502
10EC6404
10EC6114
10EC6302
10EC6314
10EC6514
10EC6516
10EC6518
10EC6522
10EC6318
10EC6216
10EC6508
10EC6512
10EC7105
10EC7505
10EC7305
10EC7507
10EC7509
10EC7113
10EC7115
10EC7117
10EC7215
10EC7213
10EC7501
10EC7503
10EC7504
Course
Applied Engineering Mathematics
CMOS VLSI Design
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Signal Compression
Digital Systems Design
VLSI Physical Design and Automation
Design of Analog Integrated Circuits
High Speed Digital Design
Solid state Modeling and Simulation
Transform Theory
Research Methodology
Seminar-1
Digital Signal Processing Laboratory
Digital Image Processing
VLSI Signal Processing
VLSI CAD
Adaptive Signal Processing
Biomedical Signal Processing
Wavelet Theory
Optical Signal Processing
DSP System Design
Embedded and Real Time Operating Systems
VLSI Testing and Testability
Signal Integrity for High Speed Design
Mixed Signal Circuit Design
Low Power VLSI Design
Mini Project
VLSI Design Laboratory
Audio Processing
Sparse Representations and Compressive Sensing
Computer Vision
Soft Computing
VLSI for Wireless Communications
Pattern Recognition
Wireless Sensor Networks
Information Hiding and Data Encryption
ASIC Design
Introduction to Nano Electronics
Seminar-2
Project - Phase 1
Project - Phase 2
Assessment Criteria
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FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
M. Tech. Syllabi
Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6501
APPLIED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
3-1-0-4
2015
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in Matrix Theory, Probability and Random Process at UG level
Course Objectives
To have advanced level knowledge in linear algebra and probability
Syllabus
Linear Algebraic Equations & Transformations, Metric space and Hilbert space, Random Variables,
Random process & Queuing theory
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to develop a deeper level of understanding in linear algebra and probability
so that they will be able to appreciate the application of these concepts in the signal processing VLSI
applications. Hence they will be able to apply these in various problems in these domains.
References
1. Erwin Kreyzig, Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications, John Wiley, 2006.
2. Hoffman Kenneth and Kunze Ray, Linear Algebra, Prentice Hall of India.
3. Jain M.K. Iyengar, S.R.K. & Jain R.K., International Methods for Scientific and Engineering
Computation, New Age International (P) Ltd, Publishers 2003.
4. Taha. H.A., Operations Research - An Introduction, 6th Edition, PHI, 1997.
5. B. Hajek, An Exploration of Random Processes for Engineers, 2005.
6. D.P. Bertsekas and J. N. Tsitsiklis, Introduction to Probability, 2000.
7. Stark Henry, Probability and Random Processes with Application to Signal Processing, 3/e,
Pearson Education India.
8. Steven Kay, Intuitive probability and random processes using Matlab, Springer, 2006.
9. Frazier, Michael W. An Introduction to Wavelets through Linear Algebra, Springer Publications
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
System of equations- Solution by Gauss - Jordan and LU
decomposition method, Jacobi, Gauss-Seidal iteration method, Eigen
values of a matrix by Jacobi and Power method. Rank-nullity theorem,
Isomorphism, Matrix representation of Linear Transformations, Four
fundamental subspaces of Linear Transformations, Change of bases,
Linear functional.
Metric space, Open sets, Closed sets, Neighborhoods, Sequences,
Convergence, Completeness, Continuous mappings, Normed space,
Banach space, Lp space and lp space
First Internal Examination
Inner product space, Hilbert space, Signal space, Properties of inner
product space, Orthogonal compliments and direct sums, Orthonormal
sets, Gramm-Schmidt orthonormalization process, Projections.
One dimensional Random Variable , Moments and MGF , Binomial,
Poisson, Geometrical, Normal Distributions, Two dimensional
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
10
15
15
15
10
15
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Random Variables, Marginal and Conditional Distributions ,

Covariance and Correlation Coefficient, Functions of Two
dimensional random variable.
Second Internal Examination
Definition of Random process, IID process, Poisson counting process,
Markov process, birth-death process, Wiener process. Stationarity,
Correlation functions of random processes in linear systems, power
spectral density.
Single and Multiple server Markovian queuing models, Steady state
system size probabilities, Littles formula, Priority queues, M/G/1
queuing system, P.K. formula.
Cluster Level End Semester Examination
10
20
10
20
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6203
CMOS VLSI DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge about Microelectronics technology at UG level
Course Objectives
To have an advanced knowledge about design and fabrication of CMOS ICs.
Syllabus
MOS Transistor Theory, CMOS Processing Technology, CMOS Circuit Characteristics, Performance
Estimation, Circuit and Logic Design, Subsystem Design
Expected Outcomes
The students who takes this course is expected to develop competence to design CMOS circuits for any
functionality using different logic structures.
References
1. Neil.H.E. Weste and K.Eshragian, Principles of CMOS VLSI Design, 2nd Edition. Addison
Wesley, 2000.
2. Douglas A. Pucknell and K.Eshragian, Basic VLSI Design, 3rd Edition. PHI, 2000.
3. R. Jacob Baker, Harry W. LI., & David K. Boyce., CMOS Circuit Design, 3rd Indian reprint,
PHI,2000.
4. John P.Uyemura, Introduction to VLSI circuits and Systems, John Wiley and sons, 2010.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
MOS Transistor Theory: Introduction to I.C Technology. Basic
MOS transistors. Threshold Voltage. Body effect. Basic D.C.
Equations. Second order effects. MOS models. Small signal A.C
characteristics. The complementary CMOS inverter. DC
characteristics. Static Load MOS inverters. The differential inverters.
Transmission gate. VLSI Design flow.
CMOS Processing Technology :Silicon semiconductor technology.
Wafer processing, Oxidation, epitaxy, deposition, Ion implantation.
CMOS technology. nwell, pwell process, Twin tub processes. Silicon
on insulator. CMOS process enhancement. Interconnect and circuit
elements. Stick diagrams and Layout diagram, Layout design rules,
Latch up in CMOS circuits
CMOS Circuit Characteristics : Resistance estimation. Capacitance
estimation. MOS capacitor characteristics. Device capacitances.
Diffusion capacitance. SPICE modeling of MOS capacitance. Routing
capacitance. Distributed RC effects. Inductance.
Performance Estimation: Switching characteristics. Rise time. Fall
time. Delay time. Empirical delay models. Gate delays. CMOS gate
transistor sizing. Power dissipation, Design margining. Scaling of
MOS transistor dimensions.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
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Circuit and Logic Design: CMOS Logic gate design. Fan in and fan
out. Typical CMOS NAND and NOR delays. Transistor sizing. CMOS
logic structures. Complementary logic, BICMOS logic, Pseudo NMOS
logic, Dynamic CMOS logic, Clocked CMOS logic, Pass transistor
logic, CMOS domino logic. NP domino logic, Cascade voltage switch
logic, Source follower pull up Logic (SFPL), Clocking strategies, I/O
structures
Subsystem Design: Data path operations. Addition/subtraction, Parity
generators, Comparators, Zero/one detectors, Binary Counters, ALUs,
Multiplication, Array, Radix -n, Wallace Tree and Serial
Multiplication, Shifters. Memory elements, RWM, Rom, Content
Addressable Memory, Control: FSM, PLA Control Implementation
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20
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
10EC6105
ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
3-0-0-3
Year of
Introduction
2015
1. Basic knowledge in signals and systems at UG level;
Course Objectives
1. To attain a good analytical ability in digital filter design;
2. To investigate the applications of digital signal processing.
Syllabus
Review of transforms, Z-Transform, Discrete Time Fourier Transform (DTFT), Discrete Fourier
Transform (DFT), Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT), LTI
systems as frequency selective filters, Invertibility of LTI systems, Design of digital filters by
placement of poles and zeros, FIR filter structures, IIR filter structures, Design of FIR filters, Linear
Phase Systems, Window method, Frequency sampling method, Finite word length effects, Design of
IIR filters, Pole zero placement, Impulse invariance, Bilinear Z transformation, Finite word length
effects, Adaptive Digital Filters, Wiener filter, LMS adaptive algorithm, Recursive least squares
algorithm, Power Spectrum Estimation, Estimation of spectra from finite-duration signals, Nonparametric and Parametric methods for Power Spectrum Estimation.
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to :
1. Attain a good analytical ability in digital filter design;
2. Know various applications of digital signal processing.
References
1. Proakis and Manolakis, Digital Signal Processing: Principles, Algorithms, and Applications, 4/e,
Pearson Education.
2. Ifeachor and Jervis, Digital Signal Processing, A practical Approach, 2/e, Pearson Education.
3. Johnny R. Johnson, Introduction to Digital Signal Processing, PHI, 1992.
4. Ashok Ambardar, Digital Signal Processing: A Modern Introduction, Thomson, IE, 2007.
5. Douglas F. Elliott, Handbook of Digital Signal Processing- Engineering Application, Academic
Press.
6. Robert J. Schilling and Sandra L. Harris, Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing using
MATLAB, Thomson, 2005.
7. Ingle and J. G. Proakis, Digital Signal Processing Using MATLAB, Thomson, 1/e.
Course plan
Module
Content
Review of transforms : Z-Transform, ROC, Poles & Zeros, Discrete

Time Fourier Transform (DTFT), Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT),
DFT as a linear transformation, Frequency analysis of signals and
systems using DFT, Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT), Short Time
Fourier Transform (STFT).
LTI systems as filters : Invertibility of LTI systems, Minimum phase,
Maximum phase and mixed phase systems, All-pass filters, Design of
digital filters by placement of poles and zeros, Linear filtering
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
4
15
4
10
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III
IV
VI
methods based on DFT.

Digital Filter Structures : Generalized input-output relationship, IIR
Transfer Function, FIR Transfer Function, Signal Flow Graphs, FIR
filter structures, Direct Form-I, Direct Form-II, Frequency Sampling,
Cascade, Lattice, IIR filter structures, Direct Form-I, Transposed,
Direct Form-II, Canonical, Parallel, Cascade, Lattice-Ladder
structures.
Design of FIR filters : Linear Phase Systems, Specifications,
Coefficient calculation methods, Desired impulse responses, Window
method, Frequency sampling method, Comparison of methods, Filter
realization, Finite word length effects, Implementation examples, FIR
filter design using Octave/ MATLAB.
Design of IIR filters : Specifications, Coefficient calculation method,
Pole zero placement, Transformation rules, Impulse invariance,
Bilinear Z transformation (BZT), Buttorworth and Chebyschev
approximations, Filter realization, Finite word length effects,
Implementation examples, IIR filter design using Octave/ MATLAB.
Adaptive Digital Filters : Concepts, Wiener filter, LMS adaptive
algorithm, Recursive least squares algorithm, Lattice Ladder filters,
Application of Adaptive filters.
Power Spectrum Estimation : Estimation of spectra from finiteduration signals, Non-parametric and Parametric methods for Power
Spectrum Estimation.
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15
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6503
SIGNAL COMPRESSION
3-00-3
2015
Basic knowledge of signals and systems
Course Objectives
To have knowledge on different signal compression techniques
Syllabus
Review of Information Theory, Quantisation, Data Compression, Data compression, Speech and Audio
Compression techniques, Image Compression and Video Compression
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to have thorough knowledge about various compression techniques in
different domains.
References
1. Khalid Sayood, Introduction to Data Compression, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers., Second Edn.
2005.
2. David Salomon, Data Compression: The Complete Reference, Springer Publications, 4th Edn.
2006.
3. K.R.Rao, P.C.Yip, The Transform and Data Compression Handbook, CRC Press. 2001.
4. R.G.Gallager, Information Theory and Reliable Communication, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1968.
5. Ali N. Akansu, Richard A. Haddad, Multiresolution Signal Decomposition: Transforms, Subbands
and Wavelets, Academic Press., 1992
6. Martin Vetterli, Jelena Kovacevic, Wavelets and Subband Coding, Prentice Hall Inc., 1995.
7. N. Jayant and P. Noll, Digital Coding of Waveforms: Principles and Applications to Speech and
Video, Prentice Hall, USA, 1984.
8. Z. Li and M.S. Drew, Fundamentals of Multimedia, Pearson Education (Asia) Pte. Ltd., 2004.
Course plan
Module
II
III
Content
Review of Information Theory, Compression Techniques, Lossless
and Lossy Compression, Huffman Coding, its variants, Optimality,
Arithmetic Coding and its variants, Run Length Coding, Dictionary
Techniques , Lempel-Ziv coding, Predictive Coding, Burrows Wheeler
Transform, Dynamic Markov Compression. Golomb codes, Rice
codes, Tunstall codes, Facsimile encoding
Quantization, Uniform & Non-uniform, optimal and adaptive
quantization, vector quantization, structures for VQ, Optimality
conditions for VQ, Predictive Coding , Differential Encoding
Image compression: Predictive techniques, DM, PCM, DPCM:
Optimal Predictors and Optimal Quantization, Contour based
compression, Transform Coding, JPEG Standard, Sub-band coding
algorithms: Design of Filter banks, Wavelet based compression, EZW,
SPIHT, JPEG 2000 standards, JBIG, JBIG2, JPEG-LS, CALIC.
Hours
Semester
Exam Marks
(%)
15
15
10
15
12
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V
VI
Audio compression techniques, Standards for audio compression in

multimedia applications, MPEG audio encoding and decoding, Dolby
AC-3 standard.
Speech compression techniques, Vocoders, Speech compression quality measures, waveform coding, source coders, Speech
compression standards for personal communication systems
Video compression techniques and standards, Motion estimation and
compensation techniques, H.261, Dolby AC-3.
15
20
20
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6513
DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in digital electronics and digital systems at UG level
Course Objectives
For the student,
To have an advanced level knowledge on digital system design.
To write the VHDL code for various modules which forms part of various system
Syllabus
System Design Using VHDL, Clocked Synchronous Sequential Networks, Asynchronous Sequential
Networks, Fault Diagnosis Programmable Logic Devices.
Expected Outcomes
Students will have a thorough knowledge of various issues in digital system design, its testing and
implementation in various PLDs
References
1. Donald G. Givone, Digital principles and Design, Tata McGraw Hill 2002.
2. John M Yarbrough, Digital Logic applications and Design, Thomson Learning, 2001.
3. Nripendra N Biswas, Logic Design Theory, Prentice Hall of India, 2001.
4. Charles H. Roth Jr., Digital System Design using VHDL, Thomson Learning, 1998.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
System Design Using VHDL: VHDL Description of Combinational
Circuits, Arrays, VHDL Operators, Compilation and Simulation of
VHDL Code, Modelling using VHDL , Flip Flops, Registers,
Counters, Sequential Machine,.
VHDL Design Examples : Combinational Logic Circuits, VHDL
Code for Serial Adder, Binary Multiplier, Binary Divider, Design of a
Simple Microprocessor, Design of Vending Machine
Clocked Synchronous Sequential Networks: Structure and operation
of clocked synchronous sequential networks, Analysis of Clocked
Synchronous Sequential Networks (CSSN), Modeling of Clocked
Synchronous Sequential Network behavior, State Stable Assignment
and Reduction , Design of CSSN , Design of Iterative Circuits , ASM
Chart , ASM Realization.
Asynchronous Sequential Networks : Structure and operation of
asynchronous sequential networks, Analysis of Asynchronous
Sequential Circuit (ASC), Flow Table Reduction, Races in ASC, State
Assignment, Problem and the Transition Table , Design of ASC, Static
and Dynamic Hazards, Essential Hazards, Data Synchronizers
Hours
Semester
Exam Marks
(%)
15
15
15
15
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Fault Diagnosis : Fault Table Method, Path Sensitization Method,

Boolean Difference Method, Fault in PLA,DFT Schemes, Built-in Self
Test
Programmable Logic Devices : Designing a Synchronous Sequential
Circuit using a GAL , EPROM , Realization State machine using PLD ,
FPGA , Xilinx FPGA , Xilinx 2000 , Xilinx 3000, Xilinx 4000
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6515
VLSI PHYSICAL DESIGN AND AUTOMATION
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in microelectronics technology at UG level
Course Objectives
To give the Student an advanced level knowledge on VLSI physical design and automation.
Syllabus
Introduction to VLSI Technology, Placement Using Top-Down Approach, Routing Using Top Down
Approach, Performance Issues in Circuit Layout.
Expected Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated an ability to understand the
various steps and processes involved in physical design of an VLSI chip and the automated process
behind VLSI chip manufacturing.
References
1. Sarafzadeh, C.K. Wong, An Introduction to VLSI Physical Design, Mc Graw Hill International
Edition 1995
2. Preas M. Lorenzatti, Physical Design and Automation of VLSI systems, The Benjamin Cummins
Publishers, 1998.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Introduction to VLSI Technology: Layout Rules, Circuit abstraction
Cell generation using programmable logic array transistor chaining,
Wein Berger arrays and gate matrices, layout of standard cells gate
arrays and sea of gates, field programmable gate array(FPGA),layout
methodologies, Packaging-Computational Complexity, Algorithmic
Paradigms.
Placement Using Top-Down Approach : Partitioning:
Approximation of Hyper Graphs with Graphs, Kernighan-Lin
Heuristic, Ratio cut- partition with capacity and I/O constraints,
Floor planning: Rectangular dual floor planning, hierarchical
approach, simulated annealing, Floor plan sizing. Placement: Cost
function, force directed method, placement by simulated annealing,
partitioning placement, module placement on a resistive network,
regular placement linear placement.
Routing Using Top Down Approach: Fundamentals: Maze Running,
line searching, Steiner trees Global Routing: Sequential Approaches,
hierarchical approaches, multi commodity flow based techniques,
Randomised Routing, One Step approach, Integer Linear
Programming. Detailed Routing: Channel Routing, Switch box
routing, Routing in FPGA: Array based FPGA, Row based FPGAs.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
16
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Performance Issues in Circuit Layout : Delay Models: Gate Delay

Models, Models for interconnected Delay, Delay in RC trees. Timing,
Driven Placement: Zero Stack Algorithm, Weight based placement,
Linear Programming Approach Timing Driving Routing: Delay
Minimization, Clock Skew Problem, Buffered Clock Trees.
Minimization: constrained via Minimization unconstrained via
Minimization, Other issues in minimization.
Advanced topics: Single Layer Global Routing, Single Layer detailed
Routing, Wire length and bend minimization technique , Over The
Cell (OTC) Routing, Multiple chip modules (MCM), 1D compaction,
2D compaction.
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6517
DESIGN OF ANALOG MOS INTEGRATED

CIRCUITS
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in Solid State Devices at UG level;
2. Basic knowledge in Linear Integrated Circuits at UG level.
Course Objectives
1. To attain a thorough knowledge in analog MOS ICs;
2. To develop good analytical skills in analog MOS IC design.
Syllabus
Introduction MOSFET, Threshold voltage, current, Channel length modulation, body bias effect,
MOSFET models in saturation, linear and cutoff regions-, current sources and sinks, current mirrors,
voltage references, Supply independent and temperature independent references, MOS amplifiers,
Common source with resistive, diode connected, current source and triode loads, CS with source
degeneration, common gate and source follower stages, MOS differential amplifiers, Common mode
response, differential pair with MOS loads, Noise in differential pair, CMOS operational amplifiers,
One-stage op-amps and two stage op-amps, CMOS oscillators, Ring oscillators, LC oscillators,
Colpitts and one-port oscillators, Voltage controlled oscillators, Stability and Frequency
Compensation, Multi-pole systems, Phase Margin, Frequency Compensation, Noise, Noise Spectrum,
Sources, Noise Bandwidth, Noise Figure, Switched Capacitor Circuits, Sampling Switches, Speed
Considerations, Precision Considerations, Charge Injection Cancellation, Switched-Capacitor
Amplifiers.
Expected Outcomes
1. Attain a profound knowledge in analog MOS ICs;
2. Develop good analytical skills in analog MOS IC design.
References
1. David A Johns & Ken Martin, Analog Integrated Circuit Design, John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
2. Behzad Razavi, Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuit, Tata-Mc Graw Hill, 2002.
3. Philip Allen & Douglas Holberg, CMOS Analog Circuit Design, Oxford University Press, 2002.
4. Gregorian and Temes, Analog MOS Integrated Circuits for Signal Processing, John Wiley, 2004.
Course plan
Module
II
Content
Introduction MOSFET : Threshold voltage, current, Channel length
modulation, body bias effect, MOSFET models in saturation, linear
and cutoff regions, current sources and sinks, current mirrors, cascode,
Wilson current mirrors, voltage references, Supply independent and
temperature independent references, Band gap references.
MOS amplifiers : Common source with resistive, diode connected,
current source and triode loads, CS with source degeneration, common
gate and source follower stages, cascade and folded cascade structures,
frequency response of CS, CD and CG configurations, noise in single
stage amplifiers.
Hours
Semester
Exam Marks
(%)
15
15
18
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IV
VI

MOS differential amplifiers : Common mode response, differential
pair with MOS loads, Noise in differential pair, CMOS operational
amplifiers, One-stage op-amps and two stage op-amps, gain boosting,
Miller, Nulling resistor compensation.
CMOS oscillators : Ring oscillators, LC oscillators, Colpitts and oneport oscillators, Voltage controlled oscillators, Tuning in oscillators.
Stability and Frequency Compensation : Multi-pole systems, Phase
Margin, Frequency Compensation, Compensation Techniques, Noise,
Noise Spectrum, Sources, Types, Thermal and Flicker noise,
Representation in circuits, Noise Bandwidth, Noise Figure.
Switched Capacitor Circuits :Sampling Switches, Speed
Considerations, Precision Considerations, Charge Injection
Cancellation, Switched-Capacitor Amplifiers, Switched-Capacitor
Integrator, Switched-Capacitor Common-Mode Feedback.
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10EC6201
Course Name
HIGH SPEED DIGITAL DESIGN
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in Digital Electronics and Electromagnetic waves and transmission lines.
Course Objectives
1. To attain good analytical skills in digital integrated circuit.
2. To identify sources affecting the speed of digital circuits.
3. To introduce methods to improve the signal transmission characteristics
Syllabus
High Speed Digital Design: Fundamentals: Frequency and time, Time and distance, Lumped versus
distributed systems, High Speed properties of Logic gates: Power, Input power, drive circuit
dissipation, speed, packaging.Measurement Techniques, Infinite Uniform transmission line,
Termination: End, Source , middle terminators, Power system: Stable voltage reference, choosing a
bypass capacitor. Clock Distribution: Timing margin, Clock skew delay adjustments, Differential
distribution.
Expected Outcomes
The student, after this course will be able to design digital circuits which can operate in high
frequency operations.
References
1. Howard Johnson & Martin Graham; High Speed Digital Design: A Handbook of Black Magic,
Prentice Hall PTR, 1993.
2. William S. Dally & John W. Poulton, Digital Systems Engineering, Cambridge University
Press, 1998.
3. Masakazu Shoji; High Speed Digital Circuits, Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1996.
4. Jan M, Rabaey, et all; Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design perspective, Second Edition,
2003.
Course plan
Module
II
Content
High Speed Digital Design: Fundamentals: Frequency and time, Time
and distance,
Lumped versus distributed systems, four kinds of reactance- ordinary
capacitance and inductance, mutual capacitance and inductance,
Relation of mutual capacitance and mutual inductance to cross talk.
High Speed properties of Logic gates: Power, Quicent vs active
dissipation, Active power driving a capacitive load, Input power.
Internal dissipation, drive circuit dissipation: Totem pole , Emitter
follower, open collector, current source, Speed, Packaging.
Hours
Semester
Exam Marks
(%)
2
15
5
5
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IV
VI
Measurement Techniques: Rise time and bandwidth of oscilloscope

probes, self inductance of probe ground loop, spurious signal pick up
from probe ground loops, special probing fixtures, Avoiding pickup
from probe shield currents, slowing down of a system clock, observing
metastable states.
Transmission Lines: Problems of point to point wiring, signal
distortion, EMI, cross talk.
Infinite Uniform transmission line; ideal distortion less lossless
transmission line, RC transmission line, Skin effect, Proximity effect,
Dielectric loss. Effects of source and load impedance.
Termination: End terminator, Source terminators, middle terminators
, AC biasing for end terminators, Resistor selection, Cross talk in
terminators.
Power system: Stable voltage reference, Uniform voltage distribution,
distribution problems, choosing a bypass capacitor.
Clock Distribution: Timing margin, Clock skew, Using low
impedance drivers, using low impedance distribution lines, delay
adjustments, Differential distribution, Clock signal duty cycle,
Decoupling clock receivers from the clock bus.
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15
4
20
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20
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6519
SOLID STATE MODELING AND SIMULATION
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic Knowledge of Solid Stae devices at UG level
Course Objectives
To have advanced level knowledge in modeling and simulation of solid state devices
Syllabus
MOSFET Capacitor, MOS transistor, Noise Sources and Distortion in MOS Circuits, Various Models
of MOS devices
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to develop concepts of solid state devices and their models so as to have a
better understanding of the working of the devices under various operating conditions.
References
1. Trond Ytterdal, Yuhua Cheng and Tor A. Fjeldly, Device Modeling for Analog and RF CMOS
Circuit Design, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
2. Narain Arora. MOSFET Modeling for VLSI Simulation: Theory and Practice, World Scientific.
Course plan
Module
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
MOSFET capacitor: Basic operation, Basic modeling, Advanced

MOSFET modeling, RF modeling of MOS transistors, Equivalent
circuit representation of MOS transistor, High frequency behavior of
MOS transistor and A.C small signal modeling, model parameter
extraction, modeling parasitic BJT, Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors.
15
II
Noise sources in MOSFET: Flicker noise modeling, Thermal noise

modeling, model for accurate distortion analysis, nonlinearities in
CMOS devices and modeling, calculation of distortion in analog
CMOS circuits.
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15
15
20
III
IV
MOS Models : Gate dielectric model, Enhanced model for effective

DC and AC channel length and width, Threshold voltage model,
Channel charge model, mobility model, Source/drain resistance model,
I-V model, gate tunneling current model, substrate current models.
Capacitance models, High speed model, RF model, noise model,
junction diode models, Layout-dependent parasitics model. Modeling
of process variation-Influence of process variation, modeling of device
mismatch for Analog/RF Applications.
The EKV model, model features, long channel drain current model,
modeling second order effects of the drain current, modeling of charge
storage effects
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Nonquasi- static modeling, noise model temperature effects, MOS

model 9, MOSAI model. Benchmark circuits for quality assurance,
Automation of the tests.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6119
TRANSFORM THOERY
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in transforms at UG level;
2. Basic knowledge in digital signal processing at UG level.
Course Objectives
1. To attain a thorough knowledge in various transforms used in signal processing;
2. To apply transforms in various fields like coding, compression, etc.
Syllabus
Introduction on the integral and discrete transforms and their applications, Review of Laplace
Transform, Z transform, Continuous Fourier Transform, Discrete Time Fourier transform, Relations
between the transforms, Short Term Fourier Transform (STFT), Heisenbergs uncertainty principle,
Continuous wavelet transform (CWT), Hilbert Transforms, Radon Transform, Abel Transform, Sine
transform, Cosine Transform, The Mellin Transform, Hankel Transform, Hartley Transform, Discrete
Transforms and Applictions, Discrete Cosine transform and applications in JPEG, Discrete STFT
(DSTFT), Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), lifting, Applications, image compression (JPEG
2000), Contourlet transform (CTT), Applications of CTT in image processing, Ridgelet and Curvelet
transforms, New developments in DWT and CTT such as wavelet Based Contourlet Transform
(WBCT).
Expected Outcomes
1. Attain a sound knowledge in various transforms like Laplace transform, Z-transform, Fourier
transforms, Wavelet transform, DCT, etc.
2. Apply these transforms in different areas line image compression, coding etc.
3. Understand new transforms like CTT and WBCT.
References
1. Alexander D. Poularikas, The Transforms and Applications Handbook, Second Edition, CRC
Press.
2. Abdul Jerri, Integral and Discrete transforms with applications and error analysis, Marcel Dekker
Inc.
3. Lokenath Debnath, Dambaru Bhatta, Integral Transforms and Their Applications, Taylor & Francis
Inc.
Course plan
Module
II
Content
Introduction and Review: Introduction on the integral and discrete
transforms and their applications, Need of reversibility, basis,
Requirements of transform, (Linear algebraic approach), Review
of Laplace Transform, Z transform,
Review of Continuous Fourier Transform, Discrete Time Fourier
transform, Discrete transform Relations between the transformsIntegral Transforms: Short Term Fourier Transform (STFT),
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
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IV
VI
Limitations of STFT, Heisenbergs uncertainty principle,

Continuous wavelet transform (CWT)Hilbert Transforms
Radon Transform, Abel Transform, Sine transform,,Cosine
Transform, The Mellin Transform, Hankel Transform, Hartley
Transform
Discrete Transforms and Applications : Discrete Cosine transform
and applications in JPEG, Discrete STFT (DSTFT), Application of
DSTFT in audio signal processing, Discrete Wavelet Transform
(DWT), lifting applied to DWT
Applications of
DWT in audio signal processing, image
compression (JPEG 2000), At least one application of each
transform in one dimensional, Two dimensional or Three
dimensional signals or multimedia signal processing (Example
: compression, information security,watermarking, steganography,
denoising, signal separation, signal classification), Limitations of
DWT in image processing
New Transforms and Applications : Contourlet transform (CTT),
Applications of CTT in image processing, Ridgelet and Curvelet
transforms, New developments in DWT and CTT such as wavelet
Based Contourlet Transform (WBCT).
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10GN6001
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
0-2-0-2
2015
1. Basic knowledge in data analysis earned through the project work at UG level;
2. Basic knowledge in technical writing and communication skills earned through seminar at UG
level.
Course Objectives
1. To attain a perspective of the methodology of doing research;
2. To develop skills regarding communication and technical report writing.
As a tutorial type course, this course is expected to be more learner centric and active involvement
from the learners are expected which encourages self-study and group discussions. The faculty mainly
performs a facilitators role.
Syllabus
Overview of research methodology - research process - scientific methods -research problem and
design - research design process - formulation of research task, literature review and web as a source problem solving approaches - experimental research - ex post facto research. Thesis writing - reporting
and presentation - interpretation and report writing - principles of thesis writing- format of reporting,
oral presentation - seminars and conferences, Research proposals - research paper writing publications and ethics - considerations in publishing, citation, plagiarism and intellectual property
rights. Research methods modeling and simulation - mathematical modeling graphs - heuristic
optimization - simulation modeling - measurement design validity reliability scaling - sample
design - data collection methods and data analysis.
Expected Outcomes
1. Be motivated for research through the attainment of a perspective of research methodology;
2. Analyze and evaluate research works and to formulate a research problem to pursue research;
3. Develop skills related to professional communication, technical report writing and publishing
papers
References
1. C.R Kothari, Research Methodology : Methods & Techniques, New Age International Publishers
2. R. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012.
3. K. N. Krishnaswamy, Appa Iyer Sivakumar, and M. Mathirajan, Management Research
Methodology, Integration of Principles, Pearson Education.
4. Deepak Chawla, and MeenaSondhi, Research Methodology Concepts & Cases, Vikas
Publishing House.
5. J.W. Bames, Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists, McGraw Hill, New York.
6. Schank Fr., Theories of Engineering Experiments, Tata McGraw Hill Publication.
7. Willktnsion K. L, Bhandarkar P. L, Formulation of Hypothesis, Himalaya Publication.
8. Douglas C Montgomery, Design and analysis of experiments, Wiley International
9. Ranjit Kumar, Research Methodology : A step by step guide for beginners, Pearson Education.
10. Donald Cooper, Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
11. Leedy P D, Practical Research : Planning and Design, 4th Edition, N W MacMillan
Publishing Co
12. Day R A, How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press, 1989
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13. Coley S M and Scheinberg C A, Proposal Writing, 1990, Newbury Sage Publications.
14. Sople, Managing Intellectual Property: The Strategic Imperative, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2012
15. Manna, Chakraborti, Values and Ethics in Business Profession, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2012.
16. Vesilind, Engineering, Ethics and the Environment, Cambridge University Press.
17. Wadehra, B.L. Law relating to patents, trademarks, copyright designs and geographical
indications, Universal Law Publishing
Course plan
Module
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
Overview of Research Methodology : Research concepts, meaning,

objectives, motivation, types of research, research process, criteria for
good research, problems encountered by Indian researchers, scientific
method, research design process.
15
II
Research Problem and Design : Formulation of research task,

literature review, methods, primary and secondary sources, web as a
source, browsing tools, formulation of research problems, exploration,
hypothesis generation, problem solving approaches, introduction to
TRIZ (TIPS), experimental research, principles, laboratory
experiment, experimental designs, ex post facto research, qualitative
research.
15
III
Thesis Writing, Reporting and Presentation : Interpretation and

report writing, techniques of interpretation, precautions in
interpretation, significance of report writing, principles of thesis
writing, format of reporting, different steps in report writing, layout
and mechanics of research report, references, tables, figures,
conclusions, oral presentation, preparation, making presentation, use
of visual aids, effective communication, preparation for presentation in
seminars and conferences.
15
IV
Research proposals, Publications, Ethics and IPR : Research

proposals, development and evaluation, research paper writing, layout
of a research paper, journals in engineering, considerations in
publishing, scientometry, impact factor, other indexing like h-index,
citations, open access publication, ethical issues, plagiarism, software
for plagiarism checking, intellectual property right (IPR), patenting
case studies.
15
Research Methods - Modeling and Simulation : Modeling and

simulation, concepts of modeling, mathematical modeling, composite
modeling, modeling with ordinary differential equations, partial
differential equations (PDE), graphs, heuristics and heuristic
optimization, simulation modeling.
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Research
20
Methods
Measurement,
Sampling
and
Data
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Acquisition : Measurement design, errors, validity and reliability in

measurement, scaling and scale construction, sample design, sample
size determination, sampling errors, data collection procedures,
sources of data, data collection methods, data preparation and data
analysis.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6509
SEMINAR - 1
0-0-2-2
2015
1. The habit of reading technical magazines, conference proceedings and journals;
2. Basic knowledge in technical writing and communication skills earned through seminar at UG
level.
Course Objectives
1. To enhance the reading ability required for the literature review regarding the project work;
2. To develop skills regarding professional communication and technical report writing.
Guidelines
The student shall prepare a paper and present a seminar on any current topic related to the branch of
specialization under the guidance of a staff member. The student will undertake a detailed study based
on current published papers, journals, books on the chosen subject and submit seminar report at the
end of the semester. The student shall submit a printed copy of the paper to the Department. Grades
will be awarded on the basis of the contents of the paper and the quality of presentation. A common
format (in PDF format) shall be given for students for preparing the report. All such reports submitted
by students shall be in this given format, for uniformity.
Expected Outcomes
1. Be motivated in reading which enhances the literature review required for doing project work;
2. Develop skills regarding professional communication and technical report writing.
References
1. M. Ashraf Rizvi, Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2005
Course plan
Item
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Abstract Submission
Allotment of Topic and Scheduling Seminars
Presentation Sessions
Report Submission
Publishing Grades
Time
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
4 Weeks
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6511
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

LABORATORY
0-0-3-1
2015
Basic knowledge in digital signal processing at UG level
Course Objectives
1. To have a practical exposure on the design real time DSP systems
2. To perform signal processing and basic image processing operations in MATLAB
Experiments
1. Properties of Discrete Time Systems - Impulse Response, Step response, Frequency Response and
Stability of Systems
2. Linear & Circular Convolution, DFT and IDFT Implementation
3. Digital Filter Design FIR (Hamming window), IIR (Butterworth)
4. Real time implementation of Discrete time filter circuits
5. Implementation of various speech compression algorithms - DPCM, Adaptive Quantization,
ADPCM, Transform Coding
6. Image Processing Image Enhancement, Edge detection, 2-D transforms, Image restoration
7. Implementation of DSP algorithms/filters using FPGA.
8. IIR Filtering Experiments : Signal Enhancement and Noise Reduction.
Expected Outcomes
1. develop a sound knowledge in designing and implementing DSP and Image processing
algorithms
2. develop realtime DSP applications
References
1. S. J. Orfanidis, Introduction to Signal Processing, online book, 2010, available from:
http://www.ece.rutgers.edu/~orfanidi/intro2sp/
2. Rulph Chassing, Digital Signal Processing and Applications with C6713 and C6416 DSK, Wiley
Interscience, 2005.
3. V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, 3/e, Prentice Hall, Englewood
Cliffs,NJ, 2009
Course plan
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Octave/MATLAB based signal processing experiments
Octave/MATLAB based image processing experiments
TMS/FPGA kits based Experiments
Preparation of Laboratory Record
Internal Examination
Publishing Grades
Time
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
2 Weeks
2 Weeks
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6102
DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
3-00-3
2015
Basic knowledge in DSP and Linear Algebra at UG level.
Basic knowledge in data compression at UG level.
Course Objectives
To extend the knowledge on DSP to 2-D signal processing and hence to analyze digital images.
To study the various aspects of image processing like restoration, enhancement, compression, etc.
Syllabus
Gray scale and colour Images, image sampling, quantization and reconstruction, Human visual
perception, transforms: DFT, FFT, WHT, Haar transform, KLT, DCT, Filters in spatial and
frequency domains, histogram-based processing, Edge detection - non parametric and model based
approaches, LOG filters, Image Restoration - PSF, circulant and block-circulant matrices,
deconvolution, restoration using inverse filtering, Wiener filtering and maximum entropy-based
methods, Binary morphology, dilation, erosion, opening and closing, gray scale morphology,
applications, thinning and shape decomposition, Image and video compression : Lossy and lossless
compression, Transform based sub-band decomposition, Entropy Encoding, JPEG, JPEG2000,
MPEG, Computer tomography - parallel beam projection, Radon transform, Back-projection,
Fourier-slice theorem, CBP and FBP methods, Fan beam projection, Image texture analysis - cooccurrence matrix, statistical models, Hough Transform, boundary detection, chain coding,
segmentation and thresholding methods.
Expected Outcomes
1. Attain an ability to extend the one-dimensional DSP principles to two-dimension;
2. Have good knowledge in various image processing methodologies.
References
1. A. K. Jain, Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing, PHI, 1989.
2. Gonzalez and Woods, Digital Image Processing ,3/E Prentice Hall, 2008.
3. R.M. Haralick, and L.G. Shapiro, Computer and Robot Vision, Addison Wesley, 1992.
4. R. Jain, R. Kasturi and B.G. Schunck, Machine Vision, MGH International Edition, 1995.
5. W. K. Pratt, Digital Image Processing, Prentice Hall, 1989.
6. David Forsyth & Jean Ponce, Computer Vision: A Modern Approach, Pearson Edn., 2003
7. C . M. Bishop, Pattern Recognition & Machine Learning, Springer 2006
Course plan
Module
Content
Image representation - Gray scale and colour Images,

Representation of 2D signals, image sampling, quantization and
reconstruction
Two dimensional orthogonal transforms - Digital images, Human
visual perception, transforms: DFT, FFT, WHT, Haar transform,
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
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15
4
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KLT, DCT.
II
III
IV
VI
Image enhancement - filters in spatial and frequency domains,

histogram-based processing, homomorphic filtering.
Edge detection - non parametric and model based approaches,
LOG filters, localization problem.
Image Restoration - PSF, circulant and block-circulant matrices,
deconvolution, restoration using inverse filtering, Wiener
filtering and maximum entropy-based methods.
Image texture analysis - co-occurrence matrix, measures of
textures, statistical models for textures. Hough Transform,
boundary detection, chain coding, segmentation and thresholding
methods.
Mathematical morphology - binary morphology, dilation,
erosion, opening and closing, duality relations, gray scale
morphology, applications such as hit-and-miss transform,
thinning and shape decomposition.
Image and Video Compression Standards: Lossy and lossless
compression
schemes:
Transform
Based,
Sub-band
Decomposition, Entropy Encoding, JPEG, JPEG2000, MPEG
Computer tomography - parallel beam projection, Radon
transform, and its inverse, Back-projection operator, Fourierslice theorem, CBP and FBP methods, ART, Fan beam
projection.
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15
4
4
15
4
15
20
20
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6402
VLSI SIGNAL PROCESSING
3-0-0-3
2015
Basics of VLSI
Basics of Signal processing
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on VLSI DSP Systems, Design and implementation
Syllabus
DSP Systems, Pipelining and Parallel Processing of FIR Filters, Retiming and Unfolding, Algorithmic
Strength Reduction, Fast Convolution, Pipelining and Parallel Processing of IIR Filters, Scaling,
Round-off noise, Bit-level Arithmetic Architectures
Expected Outcomes
Through this paper, the students will have a thorough knowledge about VLSI based signal processing
References
1. Keshab K. Parhi, VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems, Design and implementation, Wiley,
Interscience, 2007.
2. U. Meyer , Baese, Digital Signal Processing with Field Programmable Gate Arrays, Springer,
Second Edition, 2004
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
DSP Systems, Pipelining and Parallel Processing of FIR Filters:
Introduction to DSP systems, Typical DSP algorithms, Data flow and
Dependence graphs, critical path, Loop bound, iteration bound, longest
path matrix algorithm, Pipelining and Parallel processing of FIR
filters, Pipelining and Parallel processing for low power.
(Assignment 1: Design problems based on module 1 and 2)
Retiming and Unfolding: Retiming, definitions and properties,
Unfolding, an algorithm for unfolding, properties of unfolding, sample
period reduction and parallel processing application.
Algorithmic Strength Reduction Algorithmic strength reduction in
filters and transforms, 2-parallel FIR filter, 2-parallel fast FIR filter,
DCT architecture, rank-order filters, Odd-Even merge-sort
architecture, parallel rank order filters.
(Assignment 2: Software implementation/design problems)
Fast Convolution : Fast convolution, Cook-Toom algorithm,
modified Cook-Toom algorithm
Pipelining and Parallel Processing of IIR Filters: Pipelined and
parallel recursive filters, Look-Ahead pipelining in first-order IIR
filters, Look-Ahead pipelining with power-of-2 decomposition,
Clustered look-ahead pipelining, Parallel processing of IIR filters,
combined pipelining and parallel processing of IIR filters.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
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Scaling and Round-off noise: Scaling and round-off noise, scaling
operation, round-off noise, state variable description of digital filters,
scaling and round-off noise computation, round-off noise in pipelined
IIR filters.
Bit-level
Arithmetic
Architectures:
Bit-level
arithmetic
architectures, parallel multipliers with sign extension, parallel carryripple and carry-save multipliers, Design of Lyons bit-serial
multipliers using Horners rule, bit-serial FIR filter, CSD
representation, CSD multiplication using Horners rule for precision
improvement, Distributed Arithmetic fundamentals and FIR filters
(Assignment 3: Individual report preparation and seminar on few
advanced topics)
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20
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6502
VLSI CAD
3-0-0-3
2015
Basics of VLSI circuit design techniques
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on the CAD design of VLSI circuits
Syllabus
Basics of CAD Algorithms, Optimization, Layout Design, Floor planning
and Routing
AlgorithmsPlacement, Simulation and Synthesis Algorithms, System Modeling Algorithms
Expected Outcomes
Through this paper, the students will have a thorough knowledge about computer aided designing of
VLSI circuits and would be able to know various steps and constraints in designing
References
1. S.H. Gerez, Algorithms for VLSI Design Automation, John Wiley & Sons, 2e,2006
2. N.A. Sherwani, Algorithms for VLSI Physical Design Automation, Kluwar Academic Publishers,
2002.
3. Drechsler, R., Evolutionary Algorithms for VLSI CAD, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston,
1998.
Course plan
Module
I
II
III
IV
VI
Content
Basics of CAD Algorithms: Introduction to VLSI Design
methodologies, VLSI Design automation tools.
Optimization: Algorithmic Graph Theory and Computational
Complexity, Tractable and Intractable problems, General purpose
methods for combinatorial optimization.
Layout Design and Placement :Layout Compaction, Design rules,
Symbolic layout, Problem formulation, Algorithms for constraint
graph compaction, Placement and partitioning, Circuit representation,
Placement algorithms, Partitioning, KL partitioning algorithm.
Floor planning and Routing Algorithms : Floor planning concepts,
Shape functions and floorplan sizing, Types of local routing problems,
Area routing, Channel routing, Global routing, Algorithms for global
routing
Simulation and Synthesis Algorithms : Simulation , Gate, level
modeling and simulation, Switch-level modeling and simulation,
Combinational Logic Synthesis, Binary Decision Diagrams, Two
Level Logic Synthesis.
System Modeling Algorithms : High level Synthesis, Hardware
models, Internal representation, Allocation, Assignment and
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
20
20
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scheduling, Simple scheduling algorithm, Assignment problem, High

level transformations
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6404
ADAPTIVE SIGNAL PROCESSING
3 - 0- 0 - 3
2015
Basic knowledge of Signal processing at UG/PG Level.
Basic knowledge of different transform domains like Fouries, Laplace, Z transform etc.
Course Objectives
The course is designed to provide students a strong background in the concept of signal processing and
apply it to the signals which can process adaptively.
Syllabus
Adaptive systems - definitions and characteristics - applications - properties- Correlation matrix and its
properties- z transform- Searching performance surface- gradient estimation - performance penalty LMS algorithm- sequential regression algorithm - adaptive recursive filters - Kalman filtersApplications-adaptive modeling and system identification-adaptive modeling for multipath
communication channel, geophysical exploration, inverse adaptive modeling, equalization, and
deconvolution-adaptive equalization of telephone channels
Expected Outcomes
1. Understand basic concepts of adaptive signal processing
2. Top-level understanding of the convergence issues, computational complexities and
3. optimality of different filters
References
1. Bernard Widrow and Samuel D. stearns, Adaptive Signal Processing, Person Education, 2005.
2. Simon Haykin, Adaptive Filter Theory, Pearson Education, 2003.
3. John R. Treichler, C. Richard Johnson, Michael G. Larimore, Theory and Design of Adaptive
Filter, Prentice-Hall of India, 2002
4. S. Thomas Alexander, Adaptive Signal Processing - Theory and Application, Springer-Verlag.
5. D. G. Manolokis, V. K. Ingle and S. M. Kogar, Statistical and Adaptive Signal Processing, Mc
Graw Hill International Edition, 2000.
Course plan
Module
II
III
Content
Adaptive systems:definitions and characteristics, applications,
properties, examples, adaptive linear combiner, input signal and
weight vectors, performance function, Gradient and minimum mean
square error, Alternate expressions of gradient
Theory of adaptation with stationary signals: Correlation matrix
and its properties, its physical significance.Eigen analysis of matrix,
structure of matrix and relation with its eigen values and eigen vectors.
Z Transforms in Adaptive signal processing and its applications
Searching performance surface: stability and rate of convergence,
learning curve, gradient search, Newton's method, method of steepest
descent,
comparison,
Gradient
estimation,
performance
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VI
penalty,variance, excess MSE and time constants, misadjustments

LMS algorithm : convergence of weight vector, LMS/Newton
algorithm, properties, sequential regression algorithm, adaptive
recursive filters , random-search algorithms
Kalmanfilters :recursive minimum mean square estimation for scalar
random variables, statement of Kalman filtering problem,innovation
process, estimation of the state filtering, initial conditions, Kalman
filter as the unifying basis for RLS filters
Applications: adaptive modeling and system identification-adaptive
modeling for multipath communication channel, geophysical
exploration,inverse
adaptive
modeling,
equalization,
and
deconvolution-adaptive equalization of telephone channels, Adaptive
interference canceling: applications in Bio-signal processing
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Introduction
10EC6114
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge of bio-signals and random signals
2. Basic knowledge of digital signal processing
Course Objectives
1. To develop innovative techniques of signal processing for computational processing and analysis
of biomedical signals.
2. To extract useful information from biomedical signals by means of various signal processing
techniques.
Syllabus
Tasks in Biomedical Signal Processing - Computer Aided Diagnosis. Properties and effects of noise in
biomedical instruments - Filtering in biomedical instruments - Modeling of Biomedical signals Detection of biomedical signals in noise Event detection - case studies with ECG & EEG Independent component Analysis - Cardio vascular applications - ECG Signal Processing - Heart
Rhythm representation - Spectral analysis of heart rate variability - interaction with other
physiological signals. Neurological Applications: The electroencephalogram - EEG rhythms &
waveform - categorization of EEG activity - recording techniques - EEG applications- Epilepsy, sleep
disorders, brain computer interface. Modeling EEG- linear, stochastic models Nonlinear modeling
of EEG - artifacts in EEG & their characteristics and processing.
Expected Outcomes
1. Understands how basic concepts and tools of science and engineering can be used in understanding
and utilizing biological processes.
2. Hands-on approach to learn about signal processing and physiological signals through the
application of digital signal processing methods to biomedical problems.
References
1. Bruce, Biomedical Signal Processing & Signal Modeling, Wiley, 2001
2. Srnmo, Bioelectrical Signal Processing in Cardiac & Neurological Applications, Elsevier
3. Rangayyan, Biomedical Signal Analysis, Wiley 2002.
4. Semmlow, Marcel Dekker Biosignal and Biomedical Image Processing, 2004
5. Enderle, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, 2/e, Elsevier, 2005
6. D.C.Reddy, Biomedical Signal Processing: Principles and Techniques, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 2005
Course plan
Module
Content
Introduction to Biomedical Signals: Examples of Biomedical signals

- ECG, EEG, EMG etc, Tasks in Biomedical Signal ProcessingComputer Aided Diagnosis. Origin of bio-potentials
Review of linear systems: Fourier Transform and Time Frequency
Analysis, (Wavelet) of biomedical signals, Properties and effects of
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
4
15
4
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II
III
IV
VI
noise in biomedical instruments, Filtering in biomedical instruments

Concurrent, coupled and correlated processes: illustration with
case studies, Adaptive and optimal filtering, Modelling of Biomedical
signals, Detection of biomedical signals in noise, removal of artifacts
of one signal embedded in another, Maternal-Fetal ECG, Muscle
contraction interference. Event detection, case studies with ECG &
EEG
Independent component Analysis: Cocktail party problem applied to
EEG signals, Classification of biomedical signals.
Cardio vascular applications : Basic ECG , Electrical Activity of the
heart, ECG data acquisition, ECG parameters & their estimation, Use
of multiscale analysis for ECG parameters estimation, Noise &
Artifacts
ECG Signal Processing: Baseline Wandering, Power line
interference, Muscle noise filtering, QRS detection, Arrhythmia
analysis, Data Compression: Lossless & Lossy,Heart Rate Variability,
Time Domain measures, Heart Rhythm representation, Spectral
analysis of heart rate variability, interaction with other physiological
signals.
Neurological Applications: The electroencephalogram, EEG rhythms
& waveform, categorization of EEG activity, recording techniques,
EEG applications:Epilepsy, sleep disorders, brain computer interface.
Modelling EEG: linear, stochastic models, Nonlinear modelling of
EEG, artifacts in EEG & their characteristics and processing
Model based spectral analysis: EEG segmentation, Joint TimeFrequency analysis, correlation analysis of EEG channels, coherence
analysis of EEG channels.
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Year of
Introduction
10EC6302
WAVELET THEORY
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in DSP and Linear Algebra at UG level;
2. Basic knowledge in Geometry and Transforms at UG level.
Course Objectives
1. To understand the shortcomings of Fourier Transform and the need of Wavelets;
2. To investigate the construction of Wavelets and to attain a good knowledge in Wavelet Theory.
Syllabus
Generalized Fourier theory, Fourier transform, Short-time Fourier transform, Time-frequency analysis,
Theory of Frames : Bases, Resolution of unity, Definition of frames, Geometrical considerations,
Frame projector, Wavelets : The basic functions, Admissibility conditions, CWT & DWT; MRA :
Axioms, Construction of an MRA from scaling functions - The dilation equation, Compactly
supported orthonormal wavelet bases - Necessary and sufficient conditions for orthonormality,
Wavelet transform: Wavelet decomposition and reconstruction of functions in L2(R). Fast wavelet
transform algorithms - Relation to filter banks, Wavelet packets Representation of functions,
Selection of basis, Regularity and selection of wavelets: Smoothness and approximation order Analysis in Soboleve space, Criteria for wavelet selection with examples, Construction of wavelets :
Splines, Sub-band filtering schemes, Bi-orthogonal basis, Bi-orthogonal system of wavelets construction, The Lifting scheme.
Expected Outcomes
1. Understand the shortcomings of Fourier Transform and the need of Wavelets;
2. Understand the construction of Wavelets and attain a good knowledge in Wavelet Theory.
References
1. Stephen G. Mallat, A Wavelet Tour of Signal Processing,, 2nd Edition Academic Press, 2000.
2. M. Vetterli, J. Kovacevic, Wavelets and Subband coding, Prentice Hall Inc, 1995
3. Gilbert Strang and Truong Q. Nguyen, Wavelets and Filter Banks, Cambridge Press, 1998.
4. Gerald Kaiser, A Friendly Guide to wavelets, Birkhauser/Springer 1994, Indian reprint 2005.
5. Prasad and S. Iyengar, Wavelet analysis with Applications to Image Processing, CRC Press, 1997.
6. J. C. Goswami and A. K. Chan, Fundamentals of wavelets: Theory, Algorithms and Applications,
Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1999.
7. Mark A. Pinsky, Introduction to Fourier Analysis and Wavelets, Brooks/Cole Series, 2002.
8. R. M. Rao and A. Bopardikar, Wavelet transforms: Introduction to Theory and Applications,
Addison-Wesley, 1998.
9. H. L. Resnikoff and R. O. Wells, Jr., Wavelet analysis: The Scalable Structure of Information,
Springer, 1998.
10. P. P. Vaidyanathan, Multirate Systems and Filter Banks, Prentice Hall P T R, 1993.
11. Michael W. Frazier, An Introduction to Wavelets through Linear Algebra, Springer-Verlag, 1999.
Course plan
Module
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
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III
IV
VI
Fourier and Sampling Theory : Generalized Fourier theory, Fourier

transform, Short-time Fourier transform, Time-frequency analysis,
Fundamental notions of the theory of sampling.
Theory of Frames: Bases, Resolution of unity, Definition of frames,
Geometrical considerations and the general notion of a frame, Frame
projector, Example windowed Fourier frames.
Wavelets: The basic functions, Specifications, Admissibility
conditions, Continuous wavelet transform (CWT), Discrete wavelet
transform (DWT).
Wavelet transform: Wavelet decomposition and reconstruction of
functions in L2(R). Fast wavelet transform algorithms - Relation to
filter banks, Wavelet packets Representation of functions, Selection
of basis.
Multi-resolution analysis (MRA) of L2(R): The MRA axioms,
Construction of an MRA from scaling functions - The dilation
equation and the wavelet equation, Compactly supported orthonormal
wavelet bases - Necessary and sufficient conditions for
orthonormality.
Regularity and selection of wavelets: Smoothness and approximation
order - Analysis in Soboleve space, Criteria for wavelet selection with
examples.
Construction of wavelets : Splines, Cardinal B-spline MRA, Sub-band
filtering schemes, Compactly supported orthonormal wavelet bases,
Bi-orthogonality and bi-orthogonal basis, Bi-orthogonal system of
wavelets - construction, The Lifting scheme.
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L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6314
OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in signal processing and optical systems at UG level
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on Optical Signal Processing and systems
Syllabus
Basic signal parameters, Spectral Analysis, Spatial Filtering and Filtering System, Acousto-Optic
devices, Spectrum analysers, Optical radio
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to have a thorough knowledge about:
1. Various operations in optical domain
2. Optical components and their working
References
1. Vanderlught, Optical Signal Processing, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2005
2. Mahlke Gunther, Goessing Peter, Fiber optic cables: Fundamentals, Cable Engineering, System
planning, John Wiley, 3rd Edition, 2001
3. Hiroshi Murata, Handbook of Optical Fibers and Cables Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1998.
4. P.K. Das, Optical Signal Processing Fundamentals, Narosa Publishing New Delhi,1991.
5. Bradley G. Boone, Signal Processing Wing Optics, Oxford University Press, 1998.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Basic signal parameters: Characterization- Sample functiongeometrical optics- basic laws Refraction by prisms- lens formulaimaging condition- optical invariants- physical optics-Transforms:
Fresnel- Fourier- Inverse Fourier and Extended Fourier.
Spectral Analysis: Spatial light modulation- spatial light
modulators- detection process, system performance processdynamic range- raster format- spectral analysis
Spatial Filtering and Filtering System: Types of spatial filtersoptical signal processing and filter generation- read out moduleorientation and sequential search- applications of optical spatial
filter
Acousto-Optic devices: Acousto-optic cells- spatial light
modulators- Raman, Nath and Bragg mode
Spectrum analysers: basic spectrum analyzer - aperture weighting
dynamic range and SNR, photo detector- geometric considerations,
radiometer, photo detector size, optimum photo detector size for
1D and 2D structure
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
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Optical radio- spatial and temporal frequencies- Distributed and

local oscillator - Dynamic range comparison of heterodyne and
power spectrum analyzers.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6514
DSP SYSTEM DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge about Signal and Systems and DSP
Course Objectives
To have an advanced knowledge about DSP algorithms and systems and its implementation using
various DSP architectures.
Syllabus
Multi-rate signal processing, Digital Filter Banks, Digital Signal Processors, DSP Controllers,
Synthesis of DSP Architectures, ADSP Processors, Motorola Processors, TMS Processors, DSP
Development System, Applications
Expected Outcomes
The student, who successfully finishes this course, will have basic concept of design of multirate
systems and implementing DSP as well as multirate systems in suitable DSP architectures. They will
get an overview of various architectures and processors and its design.
References
1. P.P. Vaidyanathan, Multirate systems and filter banks, Prentice Hall. PTR. 1993.
2. N.J. Fliege, Multirate digital signal processing, John Wiley 1994.
3. Sanjit K. Mitra, Digital Signal Processing: A computer based approach, McGraw Hill. 1998.
4. Lars Wanhammar, DSP Integrated Circuits, Academic Press, 1999
5. User guides Texas Instrumentation, Analog Devices, Motorola.
6. Rulf Chassaing, Digital Signal Processing and Application with C6713 and C6416 DSK, WileyInterscience Publication.
7. B.Venkataramani and M.Bhaskar, Digital Signal Processors Architecture, Programming and
Applications ,Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited. New Delhi, 2003.
8. Nasser Kehtarnava and Namjin Kim, Digital Signal Processing System Level Design using
LabVIEW, Elsevier Publications, 2005.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Multi-rate signal processing: The sampling theorem: sampling at
sub-Nyquist rate, Basic Formulations and schemes. Basic Multirate
operations: Decimation and Interpolation
Digital Filter Banks: DFT Filter Bank Identities Polyphase
representation, Maximally decimated filter banks, Perfect
reconstruction (PR) QMF Bank, Linear phase PR Filter banks,
Quantisation effects in filter banks.
Synthesis of DSP Architectures: Case study: Interpolator, Finite
word length effects in interpolator, Processor assignment, Memory
assignment, Synthesis, Mapping of DSP algorithms onto hardware,
VLSI Layout design.
Digital Signal Processors,: Fixed and Floating Point DSP,
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
10
15
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Programming: C, Assembly. Architectural Features: Circular

Buffering, Multiplier accumulator, Modified Bus Structures and
Memory access in Programmable DSPs, Multiple access memory,
Multi-port memory, VLIW architecture, Pipelining, Special
Addressing modes in P-DSPs, On chip Peripherals. DSP Controllers
ADSP Processors: Architecture of ADSP-21XX and ADSP-210XX
series of DSP processors- Addressing modes and Types of
Instructions.
Motorola DSP563XX: Architecture, Types of Instructions. TMS 320
family of DSPs: TMS320C5X Processor and TMS320C6X Processor:
Architecture of the C6x Processor Types of Instructions.
DSP Development System: Introduction, DSP Starter Kit Support
Tools, Code Composer Studio, Support Files, Application Programs
for processing real time signals.
Applications: FPGA based DSP System Design, Musical Sound
Processing, DSP System Design: Software Defined radio, MP3 player.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6516
EMBEDDED AND REAL TIME OPERATING

SYSTEMS
3-00-3
2015
Basic knowledge in Computer Organization and Architecture and Embedded systems,
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on embedded and real time operating systems
Syllabus
Embedded Processors, Embedded Processor and Computing Platform, Networks, Network-Based
design, Real-time Characteristics, System Design Techniques
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to know how to design an embedded system with RTOS.
References
1. Wayne Wolf, Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design,
Morgan Kaufman Publishers.
2. Jane.W.S. Liu, Real-Time systems, Pearson Education Asia.
3. C. M. Krishna and K. G. Shin, Real-Time Systems , McGraw-Hill, 1997
4. Frank Vahid and Tony Givargis, Embedded System Design: A Unified Hardware/Software
Introduction, John Wiley & Sons.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Embedded Processors : Embedded Computers, Characteristics of
Embedded Computing Applications, Challenges in Embedded
Computing system design, Embedded system design processRequirements, Specification, Architectural Design, Designing
Hardware and Software Components, System Integration,
Formalism for System Design-Structural Description, Behavioural
Description, Design Example: Model Train Controller
Embedded Processor and Computing Platform : ARM processorprocessor and memory organization. Data operations, Flow of
Control, SHARC processor- Memory organization, Data operations,
Flow of Control, parallelism with instructions, CPU Bus
configuration, ARM Bus, SHARC Bus, Memory devices,
Input/output devices, Component interfacing, designing with
microprocessor development and debugging, Design Example :
Alarm Clock. Hybrid Architecture
Networks : Distributed Embedded Architecture- Hardware and
Software Architectures, Networks for embedded systems- I2C, CAN
Bus, SHARC link supports, Ethernet, Myrinet, Internet, Design
Example: Elevator Controller.
Network-Based design : Communication Analysis, system
performance Analysis, Hardware platform design, Allocation and
Hours
Semester
Exam Marks
(%)
15
15
15
15
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scheduling, Design Example: Telephone PBX- System Architecture

Real-time Characteristics : Clock driven Approach, weighted
round robin Approach, Priority driven Approach, Dynamic Versus
Static systems, effective release times and deadlines, Optimality of
the Earliest deadline first (EDF) algorithm, challenges in validating
timing constraints in priority driven systems, Off-line Versus Online scheduling. Design Example: Personal Digital Assistants
System Design Techniques : Design Methodologies, Requirement
Analysis, Specification, System Analysis and Architecture Design,
Quality Assurance, Design Example: Telephone PBX- System
Architecture, Ink jet printer- Hardware Design and Software Design,
Set-top Boxes.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6518
VLSI TESTING AND TESTABILITY
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in VLSI circuit design techniques at UG level
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on the design and testing of VLSI circuits
Syllabus
Testing, Simulation and testing, Test generation for combinational, sequential and complex systems,
Design Considerations for testability, Build-In Self test, Diagnosis at various levels.
Expected Outcomes
The students will learn about various techniques for testing of VLSI circuits, identify the occurrence of
faults and how to minimize such faults.
References.
1. M.Abramovici, M.A.Breuer and A.D. Friedman, Digital systems and Testable Design, Jaico
Publishing House, 2002
2. P.K. Lala, Digital Circuit Testing and Testability, Academic Press, 2002.
3. M.L.Bushnell and V.D.Agrawal, Essentials of Electronic Testing for Digital, Memory and
Mixed-Signal VLSI Circuits, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2002.
4. A.L.Crouch, Design Test for Digital ICs and Embedded Core Systems, Prentice Hall
International, 2002.
Course plan
Module
I
II
III
IV
VI
Content
Introduction to testing, Faults in Digital Circuits, Modeling of faults,
Logical Fault Models, Fault detection, Fault Location, Fault
dominance
Logic simulation, Types of simulation, Delay models, Gate Level
Event, driven simulation
Test generation for combinational logic circuits, Testable
combinational logic circuit design, Test generation for sequential
circuits, and design of testable sequential circuits.
Design for Testability, Ad-hoc design, generic scan based design,
classical scan based design, system level DFT approaches.
Built-In self Test , test pattern generation for BIST, Circular BIST,
BIST Architectures, Testable Memory Design Test Algorithms, Test
generation for Embedded RAMs.
Logical Level Diagnosis, Diagnosis by UUT reduction, Fault
Diagnosis for Combinational Circuits, Self-checking design, System
Level Diagnosis
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
20
20
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6522
SIGNAL INTEGRITY FOR HIGH SPEED DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, signals and systems and network theory.
Course Objectives
To learn about signal integrity issues and design techniques to overcome them.
Syllabus
Electromagnetic fundamentals for Signal Integrity, Fundamentals of Transmission Line, Cross talk,
Dielectrics and its properties, Differential Signalling, High Speed Channel Modelling, I/O Circuits and
Models, Equalization,Jitter and Noise Models
Expected Outcomes
1. have a good understanding of the model of a channel
2. have knowledge of the effect of various factors affecting the integrity of the signal in input/ output as
well as the signal propagation path and how to minimize them
References
1. James Edgar Buchanan Jin Ho Kwak&Sungpyo Hong, Signal and power integrity in Digital
Systems: TTL, CMOS, and BiCMOS, McGraw Hill, 1996.
2. Stephen H. Hall and Howard L. Heck, Advanced Signal Integrity for High-Speed Digital
Designs,Wiley-IEEE Press, 2009.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Fundamentals: The importance of signal integrity, Electromagnetic
fundamentals for signal integrity, maxwell equations, wave
propagations, Power flow and the poynting vector, Reflections of
electromagnetic waves, Transmission Line structures, wave
propagation on loss-free transmission line, transmission line
properties, transmission line reflections, transmission line parameters
for loss-free case.
Cross talk: Mutual inductance and capacitance, coupled wave
equation, coupled line analysis,
modal analysis, cross talk
minimization, signal propagation in unbounded conductive media,
classic conductor model for transmission model
Dieletric materials and its properties: Polarization of Dielectric,
Classification of Dielectric material, frequency dependent dielectric
material, Fiber-Weave effect, Environmental variation in dielectric
behavior, Transmission line parameters for lossy dielectric and
realistic conductors
Differential Signalling: Removal of common mode noise, Differential
Cross talk, Virtual reference plane, propagation of modal voltages,
drawbacks of Differential signaling
Hours
Semester
Exam Marks
(%)
15
15
15
15
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Channel and I/O Modeling: Physical Transmission Line Model, non
ideal return paths, Vias, I/O design consideration, Push-pull
transmitter, CMOS receivers, ESD protection circuits, On chip
Termination, Open Drain transmitters, Low Swing and Differential
Receivers
Issues: Equalization overview, Eye diagram, Bit error rate, Jitter and
noise sources and budgets.
(Assignement : Case study 10-Gbps Differential PCB interface)
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6318
MIXED SIGNAL CIRCUIT DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in analog and digital circuit design at UG level
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on mixed signal circuit design.
Syllabus
Basic Concepts, Design Considerations, Convertors, VHDL Application to Analog and Mixed Signal
Extension
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected :
1. To design and implement mixed signal designs
2. To know the various issues in mixed signal designs and analyze its effects in a system design
References
1. R. Jacob Baker, CMOS: Mixed Signal Circuit Design, Wiley (2008)
2. R. Jacob Baker, Harry W. Li, David E. Boyce, CMOS, Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation,
Wiley-IEEE Press, 1998
3. David A. Johns and Ken Martin, Analog Integrated Circuit Design, John Wiley and Sons,1997
4. Peter J. Ashenden, Gregory D. Peterson, Darrell A. Teegarden, The System Designers Guide to
VHDL-AMS Analog, Mixed-signal and Mixed-technology Modelling, Morgan Kaufmann
Publishers, 2003
5. Philip E-Allen, Dougles R.Holberg, CMOS analog circuit design, second edition Oxford
University press 2002.
6. Behzad Razavi, Design of analog CMOS integrated circuits, Tata McGraw Hill edition 2002.
Course plan
Module
I
II
III
IV
Content
Basic Concepts : Concepts of Mixed-Signal Design and Performance
Measures, Design methodology for mixed signal IC design using
gm/Id concept.
Design Considerations : Current mirrors, References, and
Comparators Operational Amplifiers.
MOSFET Switches and Switched-Capacitor Circuits, Frequency and
Q tunable continuous time filters.
Convertors : PLL, Sense amplifiers, DAC, ADC High speed ADC,
Over sampling ADC.
VHDL Application to Analog and Mixed Signal Extension
Modeling basic analog concepts, analog circuit analysis, the 1076.1
language, analog modeling constructs, tolerance groups.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
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Design processing, the simulation cycle, A/D and D/A interaction,

frequency domain modeling and examples.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6216
LOW POWER VLSI DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in CMOS circuits
2. Knowledge about probability and statistics is desirable
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on low power design of VLSI circuits
Syllabus
Power Dissipation in CMOS, Power Estimation and Analysis, Logic level and Circuit Level Power
Reduction, Power Reduction in Peripherals, Advanced Power Reduction techniques, Synthesis and
Software Design for Low Power
Expected Outcomes
1. Different techniques to reduce the power consumption
2. Know the various issues in a low power design
3. How to make a optimal design, considering power, area and delay
References
1. K.Roy and S.C. Prasad, Low Power CMOS VLSI circuit design, Wiley, 2000.
2. Dimitrios Soudris, Chirstian Pignet, Costas Goutis, Designing CMOS Circuits for Low Power,
Kluwer, 2002.
3. B. Kuo and J.H Lou, Low voltage CMOS VLSI Circuits, Wiley 1999.
4. Gary K.Yeap, Practical Low Power Digital VLSI Design, Kluwer academic publishers.
5. James B. Kuo, Shin , chia Lin, Low voltage SOI CMOS VLSI Devices and Circuits, John Wiley
and sons, inc 2001.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Power Dissipation in CMOS : Hierarchy of limits of power, Sources
of power consumption, Physics of power dissipation in CMOS FET
devices, Basic principle of low power design.
Power Estimation and Analysis :Power estimation techniques,
Simulation power analysis, Probabilistic power analysis.
Logic level and Circuit Level Power Reduction : Logical level
power optimization, Circuit level low power design, Circuit techniques
for reducing power consumption in adders and multipliers
Power Reduction in Peripherals: Computer Arithmetic techniques
for low power systems, Reducing power consumption in memories,
Low power clock,
Advanced Power Reduction techniques: Power reduction in
interconnect and layout design, Advanced techniques, Special
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
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techniques.
VI
Synthesis and Software Design for Low Power : Synthesis for low
power, Behavioral level transforms Software design for low power
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L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC6508
MINI PROJECT
0-0-4-2
2015
2. Skills in hardware/software implementation techniques earned through UG studies;
3. The course Seminar-1 in the first semester.
Course Objectives
1. To support the problem based learning approach and to enhance the reading habit among students;
2. To enhance the skills regarding the implementation aspects of small hardware/software projects.
Guidelines
Each student has to do a mini project related to the branch of specialization under the guidance of a
faculty member. It has to be approved by a committee constituted by the institute concerned. It is
recommended that the same faculty member may serve as his/her Project Supervisor during 3rd& 4th
semesters. The mini project is conceptualized in such a way that, some the outcomes of the work can
be utilized in the selection of the thesis. Hence on completion of mini project the student can suggest
possible list of their thesis topic in the second semester itself. The implementation of the mini project
can be software and/or hardware based one. Mini project is envisaged as a way for implementing
problem based learning. Problems of socially relevance and/or problems identified by the institute/
research organizations/ industry/ state should be given high priority. In such interdisciplinary and inter
institutional projects, a student can have co-guide(s) from other department/ institute/ research
organizations/ industry. The university encourages interdisciplinary projects and problem based
learning strategy. The references cited for the mini project shall be authentic.
Expected Outcomes
1. Develop skills regarding enumerating and selecting problems, subsequent analysis, and effective
implementation of the solution;
2. Be motivated and successful in the selection of the topic for the main project.
References
4. Leedy P D, Practical Research : Planning and Design, 4th Edition, N W MacMillan Publishing
Co
Course plan
Item
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Abstract Submission
Allotment of Topic
Preliminary Presentation Sessions
Implementation Phase
Final Presentation-cum Demonstration
Time
2 Weeks
1 Week
1 Week
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10EC6511
VLSI DESIGN LABORATORY
0-0-3-1
2015
Basic knowledge in system design and VHDL at UG level
Course Objectives
To have a practical exposure on VLSI circuit design
Experiments
1. Implementation of ALU /MAC unit in FPGA.
2. Implementation of 4 bit sliced processor in FPGA.
3. Implementation of 3way junction traffic using in FPGA.
4. Implementation of sequential Detector using state diagram and in FPGA
5. Implementation of Real time clock in FPGA.
6. Implementation of PLL using FPGA
7. Implementation of IP core with ALU, MAC and logic operation in Xilinx FPGAs.
8. TTL design and simulation using Tanner EDA Tool.
9. Layout design and simulation of Logic circuits in L&S.
10. Implementation of DSP filters using FPGA
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to study :
1. the use of EDA tool

2. the implementation of a circuit in a FPGA
Course plan
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Octave/MATLAB based signal processing experiments
Octave/MATLAB based image processing experiments
TMS/FPGA kits based Experiments
Preparation of Laboratory Record
Internal Examination
Publishing Grades
Time
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
2 Weeks
2 Weeks
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7105
AUDIO PROCESSING
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in data compression and multimedia at UG level;
2. Knowledge in Digital Signal Processing at PG level.
Course Objectives
1. To apply the theoretical knowledge in DSP to audio processing;
2. To have a good foundation in speech modeling, coding and compression.
Syllabus
Digital models for the speech signal - mechanism of speech production - acoustic theory - lossless
tube models - digital models - linear prediction of speech - auto correlation - formulation of LPC
equation, Spectral analysis of speech - Short Time Fourier analysis - filter bank design. Auditory
Perception : Psychoacoustics- Speech coding - sub-band coding of speech - transform coding channel vocoder - formant vocoder - cepstralvocoder - homomorphic speech processing homomorphic systems for convolution - complex cepstrums - Speech Transformations - Time Scale
Modification - Voice Morphing. Automatic speech recognition systems - isolated word recognition connected word recognition -large vocabulary word recognition systems - pattern classification Audio Processing : Non speech and Music Signals - Modeling -Differential, transform and subband
coding of audio signals & standards - Audio Data bases and applications - Content based retrieval.
Expected Outcomes
1. Have the ability to apply the theoretical knowledge in DSP to audio processing;
2. To have a good foundation in speech modeling, coding and compression.
References
1. Rabiner L.R. & Schafer R.W., Digital Processing of Speech Signals, Prentice Hall Inc.
2. O'Shaughnessy, D. Speech Communication, Human and Machine, Addison-Wesley.
3. Thomas F. Quatieri , Discrete-time Speech Signal Processing: Principles and Practice, PH.
4. Deller, J., J. Proakis, and J. Hansen. Discrete-Time Processing of Speech Signals, Macmillan.
5. Ben Gold & Nelson Morgan , Speech and Audio Signal Processing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
6. Saito S. & Nakata K., Fundamentals of Speech Signal Processing, Academic Press, Inc.
7. Papamichalis P.E., Practical Approaches to Speech Coding, Texas Instruments, Prentice Hall
8. Jayant, N. S. and P. Noll. Digital Coding of Waveforms: Principles and Applications to Speech
and Video. Signal Processing Series, Eaglewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall.
Course plan
Module
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
Digital models for the speech signal - mechanism of speech production

- acoustic theory - lossless tube models - digital models - linear
prediction of speech - auto correlation - formulation of LPC equation solution of LPC equations - Levinson Durbin algorithm - Levinson
recursion - Schur algorithm - lattice formulations and solutions PARCOR coefficients
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III
IV
VI
Spectral analysis of speech - Short Time Fourier analysis - filter bank

design. Auditory Perception : Psychoacoustics- Frequency Analysis
and Critical Bands - Masking properties of human ear.
Speech coding -subband coding of speech - transform coding - channel
vocoder - formant vocoder - cepstralvocoder - vector quantizer coderLinear predictive Coder. Speech synthesis - pitch extraction
algorithms - gold Rabiner pitch trackers - autocorrelation pitch
trackers - voice/unvoiced detection - homomorphic speech processing
- homomorphic systems for convolution - complex cepstrums - pitch
extraction using homomorphic speech processing. Sound Mixtures and
Separation - CASA, ICA & Model based separation.
Speech Transformations - Time Scale Modification - Voice Morphing.
Automatic speech recognition systems - isolated word recognition connected word recognition -large vocabulary word recognition
systems - pattern classification - DTW, HMM - speaker recognition
systems - speaker verification systems - speaker identification
Systems.
Audio Processing : Non speech and Music Signals - Modeling Differential, transform and subband coding of audio signals &
standards - High Quality Audio coding using Psychoacoustic models MPEG Audio coding standard.
Music Production - sequence of steps in a bowed string instrument Frequency response measurement of the bridge of a violin. Audio Data
bases and applications - Content based retrieval.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7505
SPARSE REPRESENTATIONS AND

COMPRESSIVE SENSING
3-0-0-3
2015
Knowledge of Linear Algebra, Probability and Random Processes and Signals and Systems
Course Objectives
To give an understanding about sparse representations and its applications in signal processing
Syllabus
Introduction to signal representations, Sparse representation of signals Sampling sparse signals,
Applications of Sparse representations and Compressive Sensing
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to get foundation of compressive sensing and to develop applications
involving compressive sensing
References
1. M. Elad, Sparse and Redundant Representations: From Theory to Applications in Signal and
Image Processing, Springer, 2010.
2. J. L. Starck, F. Murtagh and J. M. Fadili, Sparse Image and Signal Processing: Wavelets,
Curvelets, Morphological Diversity, CUP, 2010.
3. G. Strang, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 4th Ed., Cengage, 2006.
4. G. Grimmett and D. Stirzaker, Probability and Random Processes, OUP, 2001.
5. S. Boyd and L. Vandenberghe, Convex Optimization, CUP, 2004.
Course plan
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
Introduction to signal representations: Fourier transform, band

limited signals, sampling bandlimited signals.
Sparse representation of signals: wavelet transform, ridgelet
transform, curvelet transform
15
15
15
Extensions: low- rank matrices, matrix completion, nuclear-norm

minimization.
15
Applications of sparse representations: Denoising, compression,

dictionary design.
Applications of Compressive Sensing: analog-to digital conversion,
imaging, radar, DNA microarray, channel estimation
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20
Module
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Sampling sparse signals (compressive sensing): incoherence,

restricted isometry property, null space property, random matrices;
Robust and stable reconstruction:L1 minimization, basis pursuit,
matching pursuit.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7305
COMPUTER VISION
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in optics at UG level;
2. Basic knowledge in digital image processing at UG level.
Course Objectives
1. To investigate the issues in machine vision;
2. To have a good foundation in stereo vision, depth analysis and image understanding.
Syllabus
Imaging model and geometry: scene radiance and image irradiance, reflectance model of a surface,
Lambertian and specular reflectance, photometric stereo, Ill-posedness of vision problems:
regularization theory.; Shape from shading, structured light and texture. Optical flow, structure from
motion and recursive motion analysis, Stereo vision and correspondence problem.; Depth analysis
using real-aperture camera: depth from defocused images, MRF approach to early vision problems:
(shape from shading, matching, stereo and motion), Image texture analysis, Introduction to image
understanding, Integrated vision, sensor fusion, Affine structure from motion - Elements of affine
geometry - Affine structure from two images.
Expected Outcomes
1. Have the ability to estimate depth using computer vision techniques;
2. Acquire a good knowledge in image understanding.
References
1. B. K. P. Horn, Robot Vision, MIT Press, 1986.
2. D. Marr, Vision, Freeman and Co., San Francisco, 1982.
3. S. Chaudhuri and A. N. Rajagopalan, Depth from Defocused Images, Springer Verlag, NY, 1999,
Selected Papers.
4. David A. Forsyth, Jean Ponc, Computer Vision, A Modern Approach, Prentice Hall, 2002
Course plan
Module
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
Imaging model and geometry: scene radiance and image irradiance,

reflectance model of a surface, Lambertian and specular reflectance,
photometric stereo.
15
Ill-posedness of vision problems: regularization theory.; Shape from

shading, structured light and texture. Optical flow, structure from
motion and recursive motion analysis.
15
15
15
II
III
IV

Stereo vision and correspondence problem.; Depth analysis using realaperture camera: depth from defocused images.
MRF approach to early vision problems: (shape from shading,
matching, stereo and motion), Image texture analysis.
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VI
Introduction to image understanding, Integrated vision, sensor fusion.

Affine structure from motion - Elements of Affine Geometry - Affine
Structure from Two Images - Singular Value Decomposition
Technique - Factorization Approach to Affine Motion Analysis
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7507
SOFT COMPUTING
3-0-0-3
2015
Concepts of Classical Set Theory, Probability and Statistics
Course Objectives
To give the Student:1. An overview of various Soft Computing techniques
2. Its application to solve various engineering problems in their stream of study
Syllabus
Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, Neural networks, Hybrid Systems, Applications
Expected Outcomes
Through this course, a student will be able to comprehend the underlying principles of various soft
computing techniques and its application in VLSI and Signal processing applications.
References
1. Jang, Sun and Mizutani; Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft-Computing , A computational approach to learning
and machine intelligence; Prentice Hall of India
2. T.J. Ross, Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Application, John Wiley and Sons, 2004.
3. Klir & Yuan, Fuzzy Sets & Fuzzy Logic, PHI
4. Goldberg David E., Genetic Algorithm, Pearson
5. S. Haykin, Neural Networks: A Comprehensive Foundation, Pearson, 2006
6. S.N. Sivanandam, S.N. Deepa, Principles of Soft Computing, Wiley India 2008.
7. Pinaki Mazumder, Elizabeth M. Rudnick, Genetic Algorithms for VLSI Design, Layout and Test
Automation, LPE, Pearson Education
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Fuzzy Logic- Introduction, Fuzzy Logic: Fuzzy Set operations, Fuzzy
Rules, Extension Principle, Fuzzy relations, Fuzzy compositions,
Fuzzy Inference Systems, Fuzzy Models, Defuzzification methods.
Genetic Algorithms- Fitness function, Selection of initial population,
Cross over, Mutation, Inversion, Deletion, reproduction; Schema
theorem, Optimization in GA.
(Assignment 1: Software simulation of Fuzzy and Genetic algorithm)
Neural Networks I : Basic-concepts, single layer perception,
application to linearly separable problems, Multi-layer perception,
RBF and Cover's theorem.
Neural Networks II: Adaptive networks, Back propagation, Steepest
Descent, LSE, Learning from Reinforcement, Competitive Learning
networks, Kohonen Self Organizing Maps, Learning vector
Quantization, Hebbian Learning, Principal Component Networks,
Hopfield Networks
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
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VI
Hybrid Systems:- ANFIS, Fuzzy Filtered NN, Data Clustering

algorithms, Genetic Algorithm--based Fuzzy Filters
Application: Printed Character Recognition, Channel Equalization,
Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Inverse Pendulum and its application,
Application in VLSI Circuit Partioning
(Assignment 3: Case study of application of Soft Computing technique
in the selected branch of study)
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7509
VLSI FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge of Communication systems and VLSI
Course Objectives
To impart knowledge about various communication systems and their VLSI implementation
Syllabus
Components and devices,Amplifiers, Mixers, Noise in Mixers, Frequency Synthesisers, VLSI Design
issues
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to develop a thorough knowledge about various communication subsystems
and their design using CMOS circuits.
References
1. B.Razavi, RF Microelectronics , Prentice-Hall ,1998.
2. Bosco H Leung, VLSI for Wireless Communication, Pearson Education, 2002.
3. Thomas H.Lee, The Design of CMOS Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit, Cambridge
University Press ,2003.
4. Emad N Farag and Mohamed I Elmasry, Mixed Signal VLSI Wireless Design - Circuits and
Systems, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000.
5. Behzad Razavi, Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
6. J. Crols and M. Steyaert, CMOS Wireless Transceiver Design, Boston, Kluwer Academic Pub.,
1997
Course plan
Module
Content
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
Components and devices: Integrated inductors, resistors, MOSFET

and Amplifier design: Low Noise Amplifier Design, Wideband LNA
Design, Narrowband LNA, Impedance Matching - Automatic Gain
Control Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers.
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15
15
15
II
III
IV
Mixers: Balancing Mixer, Qualitative Description of the Gilbert

Mixer, Conversion Gain, Switching Mixer, Distortion in Unbalanced
Switching Mixer, Conversion Gain in Unbalanced Switching Mixer,
Noises: Noise in Unbalanced Switching Mixer, Balanced Mixers,
Sampling Mixer, Conversion Gain in Single Ended Sampling Mixer,
Distortion in Single Ended Sampling Mixer, Intrinsic Noise in Single
Ended Sampling Mixer, Extrinsic Noise in Single Ended Sampling
Mixer.
Frequency synthesizers & Oscillators: Frequency synthesizers,
Phase Locked Loops, Voltage Controlled Oscillators, Phase Detector,
Analog Phase Detectors, Digital Phase Detectors Frequency Dividers,
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LC Oscillators, Ring Oscillators, Phase Noise,

A Complete
Synthesizer Design Example -DECT Application.
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VI
Subsystems: UB subsystems, Data converters in communications,

adaptive Filters, equalizers and transceivers
Design Issues: VLSI Design issues in Wireless transceiver design,
VLSI architecture for Multitier Wireless System, Hardware Design
Issues for a Next generation CDMA System.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
PATTERN RECOGNITION
3-0-0-3
2015
1. Basic knowledge in probability and linear algebra at UG level;
2. Basic knowledge in digital signal processing at UG level.
Course Objectives
1. To apply the theoretical knowledge in probability, linear algebra and DSP to pattern recognition;
2. To have a good foundation in methods for feature selection, classification and clustering.
Syllabus
Features, feature vectors and classifiers, Supervised versus unsupervised pattern recognition,
Classifiers based on Bayes Decision theory- Linear classifiers,- Linear discriminant functions and
decision hyper planes, The perceptron algorithm, MSE estimation, Support Vector Machines (SVM),
Non-Linear classifiers - Two layer and three layer perceptrons, Back propagation algorithm, Radial
Basis function networks, Decision trees, combining classifiers, Receiver Operating Characteristics
(ROC) curve, Class separability measures, Feature Generation - Linear transforms - KLT, SVD, ICA,
DFT, DCT, DST, Hadamard Transform, Wavelet Transform, Regional features, features for shape and
characterization, Fractals, Context dependent classification, HMM, Viterbi Algorithm. System
evaluation, Cluster analysis, Proximity measures, Clustering Algorithms - Sequential algorithms,
Neural Network implementation., Agglomerative algorithms, Divisive algorithms, Fuzzy clustering
algorithms, Probabilistic clustering, K-means algorithm, Clustering algorithms based on graph theory,
Binary Morphology Clustering Algorithms, Boundary detection methods.
Expected Outcomes
1. Apply the theoretical knowledge in probability, linear algebra and DSP to pattern recognition;
2. To have a good foundation in methods for feature selection, classification and clustering.
References
1. Sergios Theodoridis, Konstantinos Koutroumbas, Pattern Recognition, Academic Press, 2006.
2. Duda and Hart P.E, Pattern Classification and Scene Analysis, John Wiley and sons, NY, 1973.
3. E. Gose, R. Johnsonbaugh, and S. Jost, Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis, PHI, 1999.
4. Fu K.S., Syntactic Pattern Recognition and Applications, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood cliffs, N.J.,
1982.
5. R. O. Duda, P. E. Hart and D. G. Stork, Pattern Classification, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2001.
6. Andrew R. Webb, Statistical Pattern Recognition, John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
7. D. Maltoni, D Maio, AK Jain, S Prabhakar, Handbook of Fingerprint Verification, Springer
Verlag, 2003.
8. S. Kung, M. Mak, S. Lin, Biometric Authentication: A Machine Learning Approach, PH
PTR, 2004.
9. Paul Reid, Introduction to Biometrics and Network Security, Prentice Hall PTR, 2004.
Course plan
Module
I
Content
Features,
feature
vectors
and
classifiers,
Hours
Supervised
versus
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
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III
IV
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unsupervised pattern recognition. Classifiers based on Bayes Decision

theory- introduction, discriminant functions and decision surfaces,
Bayesian classification for normal distributions, Estimation of
unknown probability density functions, the nearest neighbour rule.
Linear classifiers,- Linear discriminant functions and decision hyper
planes, The perceptron algorithm, MSE estimation, Logistic
determination, Support Vector Machines (SVM).
Non-Linear classifiers - Two layer and three layer perceptrons, Back
propagation algorithm, Networks with Weight sharing, Polynomial
classifiers, Radial Basis function networks, Support Vector machinesnonlinear case, Decision trees, combining classifiers, Feature
selection, Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curve, Class
separability measures, Optimal feature generation, The Bayesian
information criterion.
Feature Generation - Linear transforms - KLT, SVD, ICA, DFT, DCT,
DST, Hadamard Transform, Wavelet Transform, Wavelet Packets - 2D generalizations - Applications. Regional features, features for shape
and characterization, Fractals, typical features for speech and audio
classification, Template Matching, Context dependent classification Bayes classification, Markov chain models, HMM, Viterbi Algorithm.
System evaluation - Error counting approach, Exploiting the finite size
of the data.
Cluster analysis, Proximity measures, Clustering Algorithms Sequential algorithms, Neural Network implementation. Hierarchical
algorithms - Agglomerative algorithms, Divisive algorithms. Schemes
based on function optimization - Fuzzy clustering algorithms,
Probabilistic clustering, K-means algorithm.
Clustering algorithms based on graph theory, Competitive learning
algorithms, Binary Morphology Clustering Algorithms, Boundary
detection methods, Valley seeking clustering, Kernel clustering
methods. Clustering validity.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7115
WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic Knowledge of Computer Networks and Wireless Communication Systems
Course Objectives
To have an understanding of wireless sensor networks and its applications
Syllabus
Introduction and Overview of Wireless Sensor Networks , Network Standards, Medium Access
Control Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks, Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks,
Routing Strategies in Wireless Sensor Networks Signal processing in WSN
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected toknow the working of wireless sensor networks, its applications and its
design issues.
References
1. Kazem Sohraby, Daniel Minoli, TaiebZnati, Wireless Sensor Network , Wiley publication.
2. Ananthram Swami, Qing Zhao, Yao-Win Hong, Lang Tong, Wireless Sensor Networks Signal
Processing and Communications, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Murthy, Ad Hoc Wireless Networks: Architectures And Protocols , Pearson Education
4. C. S. Raghavendra , Wireless Sensor Networks,Springer publication
5. Sridhar S. Iyengar, Nandan Parameshwaran, Vir V. Phoha, N. Balakrishnan, Chuka D. Okoye,
Fundamentals of Sensor Network Programming: Applications and Technology, Wiley publication
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Introduction and Overview of Wireless Sensor Networks:
Introduction, Brief Historical Survey of Sensor Networks,
Applications of Wireless Sensor Networks: Sensor Networks,
Highway Monitoring, Military Applications, Civil and Environmental
Engineering Applications, Habitat Monitoring, Building Automation,
Nanoscopic Sensor Applications.
Network Standards: :Taxonomy of WSN Technology, Basic Sensor
Network Architectural Elements, Home Control, Medical
Applications, Ad-Hoc Networks, MANET, Wireless Network
Standards: IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, UWB
Medium Access Control Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks:
Introduction, Background, Fundamentals of MAC Protocols, MAC
Protocols for WSNs: Schedule-Based Protocols, Random AccessBased Protocols, Coordination, Schedule Synchronization, Adaptive
Listening, Access Control and Data
Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks: Introduction,
Routing Challenges and Design Issues in Wireless Sensor Networks,
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
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Resource Constraints, Sensor Applications Data Models

Routing Strategies in Wireless Sensor Networks: WSN Routing
Techniques, Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy, PowerEfficient Gathering in Sensor Information Systems, Directed
Diffusion, Geographical Routing.
Signal processing in WSN: Energy efficient signal processing,
Distributed signal processing, Distributed detection, Data fusion and
estimation in distributed sensors.
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Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7117
INFORMATION HIDING & DATA

ENCRYPTION
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge of data encryption at UG Level.
Course Objectives
To develop understanding about information hiding and data encryption.
Syllabus
Basics of Linear Algebra, Information Hiding, Hiding in 1D signals,2D signals and
videos,Steganalysis and Quality evaluation.
Expected Outcomes
The students are expected to understand the importance of information hiding and to explore
techniques of hiding data using steganography.
References
1. Neal Koblitz, A Course in Number Theory and Cryptography, 2nd Edition, Springer
2. Stefan Katzenbeisser, Fabien A. P. Petitcolas, Information Hiding Techniques for
Steganography and Digital Watermarking, Artech House Publishers, 2000.
3. Neil F Johnson et al Kluwer, Information Hiding: Steganography and Watermarking Attacks
andCountermeasures, Academic Publishers London.
4. Ingmar J Cox et al, Digital Watermarking, Morgan Kaufman Series, Multimedia information
and system.
5. Ira S Moskowits, Proceedings, 4th International Workshop, IH 2001, Pitts burg, USA April
2001 Ed.
6. AVISPA package homepage, http:/ www.avispaproject.org/
7. AJ Menezesetc al, Handbook of Applied Cryptography, CRC Press
Course plan
Module
II
Content
Basics of Linear Algebra: Introduction to Complexity theory,
Elementary Number theory, Algebraic Structures-Groups, Rings and
Finite Fields, Polynomials over Finite Fields (Fq).
Classical Cryptography, Stream Ciphers, Public Key Cryptography:
based on Knapsack problem, AES. Digital Signature, Zero Knowledge
Proofs.
Information Hiding: Watermarking, Steganography. Objectives,
difference,requirements, types (Fragile and robust). Parameters and
metrics (BER, PSNR, WPSNR,Correlation coefficient, MSE, Bit per
pixel). LSB, additive, spread spectrum methods.
Applications: Authentication, annotation, tamper detection and Digital
rights management. Hiding text and image data, mathematical
formulations, Adaptive steganography, Costas approach, hiding in
noisy channels, Information theoretic approach for capacity
evaluation.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
5
20
4
6
20
6
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IV
V
VI
Hiding in 1D signals: Time and transform techniques-hiding in

Audio, biomedical signals, HAS Adaptive techniques.
Hiding in 2D signals: Spatial and transform techniques-hiding in
images, ROI images,HVS Adaptive techniques.
Hiding in video: Temporal and transform domain techniques,
Bandwidth requirements
Steganalysis: Statistical Methods, HVS based methods, SVM method,
Detection theoretic approach.
Quality evaluation: Benchmarks, Stirmark, Certimark, Checkmark,
standard graphs for evaluation.
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L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7215
ASIC DESIGN
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in digital systems and microelectronics technology at UG level
Course Objectives
To have an advanced level knowledge on the design and fabrication of ASICs
Syllabus
Introduction to ASIC design , Programmable AISC Logic Cells, I/O Cells and Interconnect, Logic
Synthesis, Simulation and Testing, Partioning, Floorplanning and Placement
Expected Outcomes
1. get a thorough understanding about ASICs and its applications
2. get a thorough knowledge about the design issues in ASICs
References
1. M.J.S .Smith, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Pears on Education, 2010.
2. Farzad Nekoogar and Faranak Nekoogar, From ASICs to SOCs: A Practical Approach, Prentice
Hall PTR, 2003.
3. Wayne Wolf, FPGA Based System Design, Prentice Hall PTR, 2004.
Course plan
Module
II
III
IV
Content
Introduction to ASIC design: Types of ASICs, Design flow, CMOS
transistors, CMOS Design rules, Combinational Logic Cell, Sequential
logic cell, Data path logic cell, Transistors as Resistors, Transistor
Parasitic Capacitance, Logical effort, Library cell design, Library
architecture.
Programmable AISC Logic Cells and I/O Cells: Anti fuse, Static
RAM, EPROM and EEPROM technology, PREP benchmarks, Actel
ACT, Xilinx LCA, Altera FLEX, Altera MAX DC & AC inputs and
outputs, Clock & Power inputs, Xilinx I/O blocks.
Programmable ASIC Interconnect :Programmable inter connect,
Actel ACT, Xilinx LCA, Xilinx EPLD, Altera MAX 5000 and 7000,
Altera MAX 9000, Altera FLEX.
Logic Synthesis : Design systems, Logic Synthesis, Half gate ASIC
,Schematic entry, Low level design language, PLA tools, EDIF, CFI
design representation.Verilog and logic synthesis,VHDL and logic
synthesis
Simulation and Testing : Types of simulation, Boundary scan test,
Fault simulation, Automatic test pattern generation.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
15
15
15
15
20
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Partioning, Floorplanning and Placement :System partition, FPGA

partitioning, Partitioning methods, Floor planning, Placement, Physical
design flow, Global routing, Detailed routing, Special routing, Circuit
extraction, DRC
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L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7213
INTRODUCTION TO NANOELECTRONICS
3-0-0-3
2015
Basic knowledge in Solid State Devices at UG level.
Course Objectives
To have in-depth knowledge in usage and working of nano-meter scale devices.
Syllabus
Challenges going to sub-100 nm MOSFETs: Oxide layer thickness, tunneling, power density, High-K
gate dielectrics, effects of high-K gate dielectrics on MOSFET performance, Novel MOS-based
devices: Multiple gate MOSFETs, Hetero structure based devices: Type I, II and III Heterojunction,
Si-Geheterostructure, Carbon nanotubes based devices: CNFET, characteristics, Spin-based devices
spin FET, characteristics, Quantum structures: Quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots,
Single electron devices, Bloch oscillations.
Expected Outcomes
1. Explains the fundamental science and quantum mechanics behind nanoelectronics.
2. Explains the concepts of a quantum well, quantum transport and tunnelling effects.
3. Describes the spin-dependant electron transport in magnetic devices.
4. Calculate the energy levels of periodic structures and nanostructures.
References
1. Mircea Dragoman and Daniela Dragoman, Nanoelectronics Principles & devices, Artech
House Publishers, 2005.
2. Karl Goser, Nanoelectronics and Nanosystems: From Transistors to Molecular and Quantum
Devices, Springer 2005.
3. Mark Lundstrom and Jing Guo, Nanoscale Transistors: Device Physics, Modeling and
Simulation, Springer, 2005.
4. George W.Hanson, Fundamentals of Nano Electronics, Pearson
Course plan
Module
II
Content
Challenges going to sub-100 nm MOSFETs: Oxide layer
thickness, tunneling, power density, non-uniform dopant
concentration, threshold voltage scaling, lithography, hot electron
effects, sub-threshold current, velocity saturation, interconnect
issues, fundamental limits for MOS operation.
High-K gate dielectrics, effects of high-K gate dielectrics on MOSFET
performance.
Novel MOS-based devices: Multiple gate MOSFETs, Silicon-onnothing, Silicon-on-insulator devices, FD SOI, PD SOI, FinFETs,
vertical MOSFETs, strained Si devices.
Hours
Semester
Exam
Marks (%)
5
15
3
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IV
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Hetero structure based devices: Type I, II and III Heterojunction,

Si-Geheterostructure, hetero structures of III-V and II-VI compounds
- resonant tunneling devices, MODFET/HEMT
Tunnel junctions and applications of tunnelling: Tunneling
through a potential barrier, Potential energy profiles for material
interfaces, Applications of tunnelling.
Carbon nanotubes based devices: CNFET, characteristics, Spinbased devices spin FET, characteristics
Quantum structures: Quantum wells, quantum wires and

quantum dots, Single electron devices charge quantization,
energy quantization, Coulomb blockade, Coulomb staircase,
Bloch oscillations
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7501
SEMINAR 2
0-0-2-2
2015
1. The habit of reading technical magazines, conference proceedings, journals etc.;
2. Knowledge in technical writing and communication skills earned through seminar at UG level and
in first semester;
3. The course Seminar-1 in the first semester.
Course Objectives
1. To enhance the reading ability required for identification of the thesis area and its literature review;
2. To develop skills regarding professional communication and technical report writing;
3. To establish the fact that student is not a mere recipient of ideas, but a participant in discovery and
inquiry;
4. To arrive at a conclusion for doing Project Phase 1;
5. To learn how to prepare and publish technical papers.
Guidelines
Students have to present a second seminar in 3rd semester. It is highly recommended that seminar-2
may report the literature survey being conducted as a requirement for doing the main project. Since
the topic for the main project topic is to be finalized at the end of the second semester/ in the
beginning of the 3rd semester, one can perform the literature search and present it as a seminar towards
the middle of the semester. The Progress Evaluation Committee (PEC) formed in the second semester
itself, may be the panel of evaluators for Seminar-2 also. The presentation of seminar-2 shall be of 20
minutes duration with another 5 minutes allocated for a discussion session. The committee shall
evaluate the seminar based on the style of presentation, technical context, coverage of the topic,
adequacy of references, depth of knowledge and the overall quality. Moreover, each student has to
submit a seminar report in the prescribed format given by the Institution. It is recommended that the
report for seminar-2 may be in the form of a technical paper which is suitable for publishing in
Conferences / Journals as a review paper. This makes a student learn how to publish a paper and
consequently develops a publishing culture among the PG student community. The references cited in
the report shall be authentic.
Expected Outcomes
1. Be motivated in reading which equip them in identification of thesis area and its literature review;
2. Develop the capacity to observe intelligently and propose and defend opinions and ideas with tact
and conviction;
3. Develop skills regarding professional communication and technical report writing;
4. Arrive at a conclusion for doing Project Phase 1;
5. Learn the methodology of publishing technical papers.
References
1. M. Ashraf Rizvi, Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2005
Course plan
Item
1
Description
Abstract Submission
Time
3 Weeks
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2
3
4
5
Allotment of Topic and Scheduling Seminars

Literature Review and Presentation Sessions
Report Submission
Publishing Grades
1 Week
6 Weeks
3 Weeks
1 Week
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7503
PROJECT - PHASE 1
0 - 0 - 12 - 6
2015
2. Interest solving in socially relevant or research problems;
3. Skills in hardware/software implementation techniques earned from UG studies and the mini
project done in second semester;
4. The courses Research Methodology, Mini Project, and Seminar-2 done in previous semesters.
Course Objectives
1. To start experimentation based on the background knowledge acquired through the literature
survey performed for seminar-2;
2. To work on the topic, familiarize with the design and analysis tools required for the project work
and plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work;
3. To develop the skill of identifying research problems/ socially relevant projects;
4. To enhance the skills regarding the implementation aspects of hardware/ software projects.
Guidelines
Each student has to identify a topic related to the branch of specialization for his/her main project
under the guidance of a faculty member and the related experimentations namely project - phase 1,
should be started in the 3rd semester. The project topic has to be approved by a committee constituted
by the department. This committee, namely Progress Evaluation Committee (PEC), should study the
feasibility of each project work before giving consent. It is recommended that students should execute
the project work using the facilities of the institute itself. However, external projects can be taken up
in the 4th semester, if that work solves a technical problem of the external firm. Prior sanction should
be obtained from the Head of Institution before taking up external project work.
Project work is to be carried out in the 3rd and 4th semesters and also to be evaluated in both semesters.
It is recommended that the same faculty member may serve as his/her Project Supervisor during 4th
semester also. This project phase is conceptualized in such a way that, the outcomes of the work may
be continued for the project - phase 2. Hence on completion of this project phase, the student will
make a presentation based on the work and suggest future plan for his project - phase 2. The
implementation of the project - phase 1 can be software and/or hardware based one. This project phase
is also envisaged as a way for implementing problem based learning. Problems of socially relevance
and/or problems identified by the institute/ research organizations/ industry/ state should be given high
priority. In such interdisciplinary and inter institutional projects, a student can have co-guide(s) from
other department/ institute/ research organizations/ industry. The university encourages
interdisciplinary projects and problem based learning strategy. The following guidelines also have to
be followed.
1. The student will submit a detailed project report for project -phase 1;
2. The student will present at least two seminars;
3. The first one in the beginning of the semester will highlight the topic, objectives and
methodology;
4. A progress seminar can be conducted in the middle of the semester (optional);
5. The third seminar will be an end-semester presentation of the work they have completed till
the end of the 3rd semester and the scope of the work which is to be accomplished in the 4th
semester, mentioning the expected results.
All such presentations are to be evaluated internally by the progress evaluation committee (PEC). All
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the references cited in the report for project - phase 1 shall be authentic.
Expected Outcomes
1. Develop the skill of identifying industrial/ research problems/ socially relevant projects;
3. Have hands on experience in design and analysis tools required for the project work;
4. Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work, which will be helpful in actual
real life project planning;
5. Enhance the skills regarding the implementation aspects of hardware/ software projects;
6. Acquire documentation and problem solving skills;
7. Develop professionalism;
8. Effectively communicate technical information by means of written and oral reports.
References
Co.
Course plan
Item
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Abstract Submission
Allotment of Topic
Preliminary Presentation Sessions
Final Presentation-cum Demonstration
Time
2 Week
1 Week
1 Week
9 Weeks
1 Week
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Course No.
Course Name
L - T - P - Credits
Year of
Introduction
10EC7504
PROJECT PHASE 2
0 - 0 - 24-12
2015
2. Interest in solving socially relevant or research problems;
3. Skills in hardware/ software implementation techniques earned from UG studies and mini project
in the second semester;
4. The courses Research Methodology, Seminar-2 and Project - Phase 1 done in previous semesters.
Course Objectives
1. To implement and complete the M. Tech. thesis work, which is normally based on Project - Phase
1;
2. To have a continuous work on the topic, and get improved results;
3. To develop the skill of achieving specific research target in a limited time;
4. To develop skills regarding professional communication and technical report writing.
Guidelines
Each student has to complete the project - phase 2 under the guidance of a faculty member, as
specified in phase 1, since this phase is generally an extension of the previous phase. It is
recommended that students should execute the project work using the facilities of the institute itself.
However, external projects can be taken up in this semester, if that work solves a technical problem of
the external firm. Prior sanction should be obtained from the Head of Institution before taking up
external project work. This project phase is also envisaged as a way for implementing problem based
learning. Problems of socially relevance and/or problems identified by the institute/ research
organizations/ industry/ state should be given high priority. In such interdisciplinary and inter
institutional projects, a student can have co-guide(s) from other department/ institute/ research
organizations/ industry. The university encourages interdisciplinary projects and problem based
learning strategy. The following guidelines also have to be followed.
1. The student will submit a detailed report for project - phase 2;
2. The student will present at least three seminars
3. The first seminar in the beginning of the semester will highlight the topic, objectives,
methodology and the background knowledge and preliminary results carried over from the
phase 1;
4. A progress seminar can be conducted in the middle of the semester;
5. The third seminar, could be a pre-submission seminar, will be a presentation of the work they
have completed till the end of 4th semester and the scope for future work. The pre-submission
seminar has to be presented before the Progress evaluation committee (PEC) for being assessed
for the quality and quantum of the work. This would be the qualifying exercise for the students
for getting approval from the Department Committee for the submission of the Thesis.
6. Incorporating the suggestions by the PEC, each student has to convert the project - phase 2
report to a Thesis and to submit to the University (Cluster) for external evaluation. At least one
technical paper is to be published in Journals / Conferences so as to meet the requirements for
final external submission.
7. The University will appoint an External Expert to evaluate the Thesis through a final
presentation by the student.
The comments of the examiners during this presentation should be incorporated in the work and the
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approved Thesis is to be submitted to the Institution as hard bound copies, before the program exit by
the student. All the references cited in the Thesis shall be authentic.
Expected Outcomes
1. Develop the skill of identifying industrial/ research problems/ socially relevant projects;
3. Have hands on experience in design and analysis tools required for the project work ;
4. Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work, which will be helpful in actual
real life project planning;
5. Enhance the skills regarding the implementation aspects of hardware/ software projects;
6. Acquire documentation and problem solving skills;
7. Develop professionalism;
8. Effectively communicate technical information by means of written and oral reports.
References
Co
Course plan
Item
1
2
3
4
Description
Thesis Preparation
Pre-submission seminar-cum Demonstration
Evaluation by the External expert
Time
10 Weeks
3 Weeks
1 Week
4 Weeks
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Evaluation of Theory Courses

The university follows a continuous academic evaluation procedure. This includes two internal
examinations and one end semester cluster level University examination. Besides, students should be given
proper assignments / course seminars which are essential aspects of a student-centric teaching approach.
The continuous assessment procedure and corresponding weights for awarding 100 marks for a theory
subject are as follows.
1. Two internal tests, each having 15 marks each summing to a total of 30 marks
2. Tutorials / Assignments / Course Seminars summing to a total of 10 marks, and
3. Cluster level end-semester examination having 60 marks
B. Evaluation of Research Methodology
The course Research Methodology should be a common one for all specializations, which is
envisaged to provide a research orientation for PG students. The teaching - learning process for this course
should be a student-centric one in which the faculty-in-charge would take the role of a facilitator in the
system. Students should be given proper guidelines for practicing the various methodologies which aims at
the overall improvement of their skills required for pursuing research. The continuous assessment
procedure and corresponding weights for awarding 100 marks (fully internal) for Research Methodology
are as follows.
1.
Two internal tests, each having 30 marks summing to a total of 60 marks
2.
Tutorials / Assignments / Course Seminars summing to a total of 40 marks
C. Evaluation of Practical Courses

The continuous assessment procedure and corresponding weights for awarding 100 marks for a
practical subject are as follows.
1. Practical Records / Results summing to a total of 40 Marks
2. Regular Class Viva-Voce summing to a total of 20 Marks
3. Final Test (Internal &Objective Type) having 40 Marks
D. Evaluation of Seminar-1
The weights for awarding 100 marks (totally internal) for the seminar-1 is as follows.
1.
Presentation (Verbal & Nonverbal Communication skills) : 20 Marks
2.
Breadth of the topic (Coverage : Content of the slides and speech) : 20 Marks
3.
Depth of knowledge (Ability to answer questions) : 30 Marks
4.
Seminar Report in the prescribed format given by the Institution : 30 marks
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E. Evaluation of the Mini Project

The weights for awarding 100 marks (totally internal) is as follows.
1.
Preliminary Presentation evaluated by the Progress Evaluation Committee (PEC) : 20

Marks
2.
Progress Evaluation (Guide and/or Co-guide) : 30 Marks
3.
Final Presentation-cum-demonstration evaluated by the PEC : 30 Marks
4.
Report (Mandatory) : 20 Marks
F. Evaluation of Seminar-2
The weights for awarding 100 marks (totally internal) for the seminar-2 is as follows.
1. Presentation (Verbal & Nonverbal Communication skills) : 20 Marks
2. Breadth of the literature review (Coverage : Content of the slides and speech) : 20 Marks
3. Depth of knowledge (Ability to answer questions) : 30 Marks
4. Seminar Report / Paper in the prescribed format given by the Institution : 30 marks
G. Evaluation of the Project Work
The weights for awarding 150 marks for Project shall be as follows.
A. 3rd Semester - Marks : 50 for Project Progress Evaluation
1. Preliminary presentation, evaluated by the PEC : 15 Marks
2. Progress evaluation by the Project Supervisor/s : 20 Marks
3. End-semester presentation, evaluated by the PEC : 15 Marks
B. 4th Semester - Marks : 100 for Final Evaluation
1. Preliminary presentation, evaluated by the PEC : 20 Marks
2. Project evaluation by the supervisor/s : 30 Marks
3. Pre-submission seminar evaluated by the PEC : 20 Marks
4. Evaluation of the thesis presentation by an External Expert : 30 Marks
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