Hardware SpecializationExplores hardware specialization, ASIC advantages over processors, and strategies for achieving ASIC-like efficiencies in chip design.
Power Consumption and EnergyExplores the significance of power and energy in VLSI design, covering topics like power reduction, energy efficiency, and voltage scaling.
Low-power Analog IC DesignCovers the design of low-power analog CMOS integrated circuits and the challenges of technology scaling in semiconductor industry.
Optimizing Recursive QueriesExplores optimizing recursive queries in database systems using Datalog and semirings, discussing the challenges and solutions in data analytics.
Silicon Chip DesignDiscusses silicon chip design, metal layer layout, shielding layers, and design challenges.