Tag: ASIC design

Implementing and Verifying a Matrix Multiply Unit (MMU) in Verilog

December 1, 2025December 13, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

Matrix multiplication is at the heart of modern AI hardware, and building an efficient Matrix Multiply Unit (MMU) is a foundational skill for digital designers. In this article, we walk you through the implementation of a simple yet important 2×2 MMU in Verilog, and creation of a robust testbench for thorough verification. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned engineer, you’ll gain hands-on insights into designing reliable, scalable hardware for AI applications.

AI for VLSI, DHD

Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) Fundamentals: What Every Digital Designer Should Know

July 9, 2025December 13, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

In today’s complex digital systems, multiple clock domains are the norm rather than the exception. Whether you’re designing an FPGA, ASIC, or SoC, it’s almost guaranteed that different parts of your chip will operate on different clocks. This creates a critical design challenge known as Clock Domain Crossing (CDC). In this first post of our CDC…

Digital Electronics, SoC

Standard‑Cell Libraries 201: Advanced Optimization Techniques for PPA and Silicon Success

July 7, 2025December 13, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

Standard-Cell Libraries 101 taught you what they are; this 201 guide will teach you how to use them like a silicon pro. From achieving timing closure to shaving off nanowatts of leakage power, advanced knowledge of standard-cell libraries can make the difference between a passable design and a top-tier, power-optimized chip. In this article, we…

Digital Electronics, SoC

Standard‑Cell Libraries 101: What They Are & How They Shape Your VLSI Design

July 5, 2025December 13, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

Every modern chip—whether in your smartphone, laptop, or car—is built using one fundamental building block: the standard cell. While these cells operate in the background of every VLSI project, understanding them is essential to mastering digital design. In this article, we break down what standard-cell libraries are, how they impact power, performance, and area (PPA),…

Digital Electronics, SoC