This contribution describes the way in which the ECAD facilities have been exploited in the development of an undergraduate curriculum for the teaching of IC design in an Electronic Systems B. Eng. degree scheme. The programme of course and laboratory work culminates in a final year core course in Microelectronic Circuit Technology and Design together with a specialist option in VLSI Systems Design which includes chip fabrication activities.
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