RTL GDSII · Foundation to Advanced

Learn the complete ASIC flow—the way real chips get built.

A mentor-led, hands-on workshop covering Digital Design, Verilog, Verification, Synthesis, Static Timing, Physical Design and Signoff—with 160+ interview-style assignments.

31 guided modules6 focused pathsRTL → GDSII complete flow
WORKSHOP MAPThe 6-stage ASIC journey

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One picture. The complete ASIC journey.

This 2D technical map connects front-end design, verification, implementation and signoff. Select any learning path below to study each stage in depth.

Complete ASIC flow from specification, RTL design and functional verification through synthesis, DFT, floorplanning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing, signoff and tapeout
FRONT ENDIMPLEMENTATIONSIGNOFF & SILICON
01Specification
02RTL Design
03Verification
04Synthesis
05Place & Route
06Signoff

Structured learning paths

Build skills in the right order.

Every module connects to the real chip-design lifecycle, so you understand not just the tool—but why each step matters.

01Foundation

Digital Design & Verilog

Build strong fundamentals in combinational logic, sequential design, FSMs, and synthesizable RTL.

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02Core

Design Verification

Learn testbench architecture, assertions, coverage, debugging, and practical verification thinking.

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03Core

Logic Synthesis

Turn RTL into optimized gates while reasoning about constraints, timing, power, and area.

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04Advanced

Physical Design

Move from floorplan through placement, CTS, routing, optimization, and GDSII generation.

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05Advanced

Static Timing Analysis

Master setup, hold, clock paths, constraints, OCV, and signoff-quality timing analysis.

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06Signoff

Physical Verification

Understand DRC, LVS, antenna checks, and the final quality gates before tapeout.

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Recommended roadmap

See how RTL becomes silicon.

Follow one connected path from a design idea to a manufacturing-ready layout. Each stage gives you the foundation for the next.

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  1. 01SpecificationDefine function, power and performance goals
  2. 02RTL DesignDescribe the hardware in synthesizable code
  3. 03VerificationProve functional intent before implementation
  4. 04SynthesisMap RTL to technology gates
  5. 05Place & RouteFloorplan, place, clock and route
  6. 06SignoffClose timing and physical checks

Flagship workshop

ASIC Flow Workshop: RTL to GDSII

A practical, mentor-led program built around the complete flow. Learn the concepts, read real reports, and connect every implementation stage.

  • Live guided sessions
  • Hands-on workflow exercises
  • Timing and physical-design reports
  • Career-focused Q&A
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Workshop map
RTL01

Write clean, synthesizable hardware

Design
DV02

Test functionality, assertions and coverage

Verification
SYN03

Map RTL into optimized technology gates

Synthesis
FP04

Plan die, core, I/O, macros and power

Floorplan
CTS05

Build a balanced, low-skew clock tree

Clocking
GDS06

Route, verify signoff and deliver GDSII

Tapeout

Why Banzs Team

Depth over shortcuts.

Clear explanations, practical context, and a connected curriculum for learners who want to understand how chips are actually built.

Complete-flow thinking

Learn how front-end decisions affect timing, power, area, and physical implementation.

Practical workflows

Move beyond definitions with report reading, constraints, debugging, and implementation scenarios.

Engineer-led guidance

Ask better questions, build stronger fundamentals, and prepare for real VLSI work.

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