Take the Accelerated Learning Path 
Length: 1/2 Day (4 hours)
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Course Description
This course is an introduction to Electronic Design Automation (EDA), vital in advancing integrated circuit design and development. In this course, you will learn EDA’s critical components and technologies in creating a product from “sand to silicon to system.” You will identify major electronics industry challenges and solutions Cadence offers. The course also includes an overview of the digital twin concept and insights into using EDA tools in our supply chain for product development. You will also identify hardware security gaps, outline the solution, and explore the semiconductor system and end markets.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the Silicon Process
- Describe EDA
- Explain digital twins
- Identify EDA in the design supply chain
- Establish security of EDA
- Interpret the semiconductor system
- List end markets
Software Used in This Course
- Cadence EDA Tools
Software Release(s)
1.0
Modules in this Course
- Silicon Process Overview
- Electronic Design Automation Introduction
- Digital Twins
- EDA in the Design Supply Chain
- EDA and Security
- Systems
- End Markets
Audience
- Electronics/Computer Science engineering students working towards a bachelor's or master's degree
- Entry-level engineers or recent college graduates in the EDA industry.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you must have experience with or already have knowledge of the following:
- Basic VLSI concepts
