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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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ELEC 521 002 (CRN: 14241)
ADV DIGITAL IC DESIGN
Long Title: ADVANCED DIGITAL INTEGRATED CIRCUITS DESIGN
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Instructor: Yang, Kaiyuan
Meeting: 2:30PM - 5:00PM R (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 4
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 35
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 12
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 9:07AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: The course addresses advanced issues in custom digital IC design. Topics range from physical-level analysis and modeling of new devices, interconnect, and power supply, to circuit-level design techniques for low power and high performance, to application-oriented digital circuits/systems for security and machine learning. Additional coursework required beyond the undergraduate course requirements. Cross-list: ELEC 426. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ELEC 326/COMP 326 or ELEC 342 or Digital Circuit Courses.