CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits & Systems Perspective by Dr.D.R.V.A Sharath Kumar ,Dr. Anitha N,Dr. Mayank Thacker,Mr. Arun Raj S.R

The field of CMOS VLSI design stands at the heart of modern electronics, enabling the development of powerful processors, intelligent systems, high-speed communication devices, and energy-efficient embedded platforms that define today’s technological landscape. From nanoscale transistors to billion-transistor systems-on-chip, the evolution of integrated circuit design reflects decades of innovation in semiconductor physics, circuit theory, fabrication processes, design automation, and systems engineering.
This multi-author volume, CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits & Systems Perspective, has been carefully developed to present a comprehensive and integrated understanding of CMOS technology—bridging the gap between device-level fundamentals, circuit-level design principles, and system-level integration strategies. The objective of this book is not only to explain how CMOS circuits function but also to demonstrate how they scale into complex digital and mixed-signal systems.
The contributors to this volume bring together expertise from diverse domains including:
• Semiconductor device physics
• Digital and analog CMOS circuit design
• VLSI layout and fabrication technologies
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
• Low-power and high-performance design techniques
• Signal integrity and interconnect modeling
• Testing, verification, and reliability
• System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture
Each chapter is structured to build conceptual clarity while maintaining practical relevance. Fundamental topics such as MOS transistor operation, CMOS inverter characteristics, switching behavior, and scaling principles are presented with analytical rigor. These foundations are extended toward advanced topics including:
• Short-channel effects and device modeling
• Delay analysis and logical effort
• Power dissipation mechanisms and low-power design
• Interconnect parasitics and signal integrity
• Clocking strategies and timing analysis
• Memory circuits and array design
• Packaging and testing methodologies
• Emerging technologies beyond planar CMOS
A distinguishing feature of this book is its circuits-and-systems orientation. Rather than treating device physics and system architecture as separate domains, the text highlights how transistor-level parameters influence circuit performance, and how circuit-level decisions impact overall system behavior. This integrative perspective is particularly essential in nanometer technologies where power, performance, and area (PPA) trade-offs dominate design decisions.
The book is intended for:
• Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Electronics and VLSI Design
• Researchers exploring advanced CMOS technologies
• Industry professionals involved in ASIC/SoC development
• Faculty members seeking a structured teaching reference
Illustrative diagrams, analytical derivations, design examples, and system-level case studies have been incorporated to make the material both academically rigorous and industry-relevant. Wherever possible, real-world constraints such as process variations, reliability concerns, and manufacturability issues are discussed to prepare readers for practical design environments.
As editors of this multi-author work, we express our sincere gratitude to all contributing authors for their scholarly insights, technical depth, and commitment to excellence. Their collaborative effort has made it possible to produce a cohesive and comprehensive reference that reflects both foundational principles and contemporary advancements in CMOS VLSI design.
We also acknowledge the invaluable support of academic peers, reviewers, and students whose feedback helped refine the clarity and scope of this manuscript.
It is our hope that this book will serve as a foundational reference and an inspiration for future innovation in integrated circuit design—empowering readers to contribute meaningfully to the next generation of semiconductor technologies.