Master Thesis - Custom Cells in Digital Place and Route Flow

About this opportunity


Are you up for the challenge to develop next generation integrated circuits for our continued leadership in mobile communications? Integrated circuits usually consist of a mix between analog full-custom parts and digital parts generated by automated design tools. However, in some very timing critical parts of the digital design, the normal digital standard cells will not meet the performance requirements and special cells need to be developed.
This thesis work includes optimization and layout of a few full custom high-speed digital cells intended as part of a timing critical loop in a high-performance ADC. The layout will be extracted, simulated, and characterized for creation of liberty timing format to be used in the digital flow for place and route with timing taken into account. The custom cells will be used together with available foundry standard cells to implement the timing critical part of an ADC.

What you will do


The following steps are envisioned as part of the thesis work:
Literature survey to find current- and the state-of-the-art solutions
Choose a set of custom cells for transistor implementation (schematic) and layout
The selected cells will be characterized for integration in the digital design flow
Use the digital design flow to implement the time critical circuit and analyze results
The thesis work will be concluded with a presentation for the Ericsson team
You will bring


This project aims at students in electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar with interest in full custom integrated circuit design.
Analog/digital circuit design basics (relevant coursework).
Experience in transistor schematic design (Virtuoso IC) and circuit verification (Spectre simulator).
Custom layout design experience (preferred but not mandatory).
Why join Ericsson?


At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the worlds toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you wont be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?


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Feel free to apply and include a resume in English, outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position.
The selection and interview process is ongoing. Therefore, send in your application in English as soon as possible.


Location
: Linkoping, Sweden.

Deadline:
24/10/2022

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us.
Recruiter: Murat Aydinay ((e-mail removed)).

Security clearance including references and relevant background screening will be conducted for final candidates.

Please note that we do not accept applications sent via e-mail.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : stergtland : Linkping
Req ID: 698789