• ECE 5460: VLSI Design Automation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course includes an introduction to basic algorithms and methodologies for automating the design of modern VLSI circuits. The course emphasizes physical design problems and CAD design problems using simulated annealing, dynamic programming, and mathematical programming. Prerequisites/Restrictions: Admission to a USU major or graduate standing ECE 1400 ECE 2700 Cross-listed as: ECE 6560.
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• ECE 5470: VLSI Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduces the standard cell library-based design flow in VLSI, including design methodology and IP design, CMOS circuit design styles, and design technology for low power and thermal aware designs. Prerequisite/Restriction: ECE 5460/ECE 6460 or equivalent; Admittance to the Professional Engineering Program or Graduate Standing Cross-listed as: ECE 6470.
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• ECE 5480: VLSI Testing and Security

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn the theory and practice of testing VLSI systems. The topics cover fault modeling, fault simulation, test generation, secure hardware testing, scan design, and design for testability (DFT). Students get experience with commercial testing and DFT tools. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Dual listed as: ECE 6480 Prerequisite: ECE 2700 Registration Restriction: Admission to the professional program or graduate standing
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• ECE 5600: Introduction to Computer Networks

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course includes an introduction to computer network terminology, network applications, network technologies, and internetworking. Students are introduced to protocol stacks and each layer is studied. Particular attention is paid to the TCP/IP protocol stack. Prerequisites/Restrictions: Admission to a USU major or graduate standing ECE 3620 And one of the following: MATH 5710 STAT 3000
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• ECE 5610: Wireless and Mobile Networking

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course examines the structure, systems, and protocols of wireless networks, and their basic performance evaluation capabilities. The focus is on the generations of cellular networks, satellite networks, wireless LANs, WANs, and PANs. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite(s): ECE 5600 Dual listed as: ECE 6600
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• ECE 5630: Digital Signal and Image Processing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the theory and applications of digital signal and image processing, including filter design, multi-rate processing, the FFT, and 2D systems, signals, and transforms. Some lab and computational work is required. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to a USU major or graduate standing ECE 3640 Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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• ECE 5640: Real-Time Processors

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn real-time processor architectures and methods used for digital signal processing, including C and assembly language programming, modern DSP and GPU architectures, and finite word-length effects. The laboratory includes implementation of hardware-based real-time systems. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to a USU major or graduate standing ECE 3640 ECE 3710
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• ECE 5660: Communication Systems I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students explore fundamentals of analog and digital communication systems. The course focuses on modulation, demodulation, detection, and synchronization. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to a USU major or graduate standing ECE 3640 MATH 5710
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• ECE 5700: Introduction to Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers materials, wet chemical cleaning and etch, photolithography, metal deposition, doping, carrier density and conductivity, microfluidics, and micro-electronic-mechanical-systems. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2310 PHYS 2215 PHYS 2220 or PHYS 2320 PHYS 2225 Admission to Professional Engineering Program or graduate standing Permission of instructor Cross-listed as: BENG 5700, MAE 5700, and PHYS 5700
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• ECE 5710: Advanced Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students are trained to use all necessary tools at the Nanoscale Device Laboratory to perform fabrication of micro/nanostructures for their research needs, including undergraduate and graduate research projects. Crosslisted as: PHYS 5710, BENG 5710 Prerequisites: BENG 5700, ECE 5700, MAE 5700, or PHYS 5700
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