Smart Chips for Smart Devices

Master the future of semiconductor technology with this essential guide, which provides the advanced circuit design strategies necessary to develop the high-performance, low-power VLSI chips that drive the modern IoT revolution.

The IoT revolution has created a demand for ever-more-sophisticated and compact devices, making VLSI design a significant concern. The demand for low-power, efficient, portable, and reliable semiconductor chips forces research into developing new designs and techniques to cater to these advanced applications. This book explores the state-of-the-art field of Very-Large-Scale Integration design, emphasizing how it is used in the Internet of Things. It demonstrates strategies that combine VLSI in IoT applications, covering a wide range of subjects that are crucial for creating integrated circuits that are dependable, powerful, and high-performing. The book explores advanced circuit design, system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, and basic VLSI design ideas. Additionally, it addresses important aspects of IoT applications, like sensor integration, low power consumption, and secure communication protocols through case studies and practical applications that show how theoretical ideas are put to use in real-world settings to address the unique requirements of IoT systems. Designed for engineers, designers, and researchers, this book is an essential guide for using VLSI principles to make more creative, scalable, and effective Internet of Things solutions.

Abhishek Kumar, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at Lovely Professional University with more than 11 years of experience. He has published more than 55 research papers in respected journals, five books, and 20 patents, contributed to numerous conference proceedings and e-books, and registered five copyrights. His research interests include hardware security, cryptanalysis, and machine learning.

Suman Lata Tripathi, PhD is a Professor at Lovely Professional University with more than 22 years of experience in academics and research. She has published more than 125 research papers in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and e-books, 27 books, 14 Indian patents, and four copyrights. Her area of expertise includes microelectronics device modeling and characterization, low-power VLSI circuit design, VLSI design testing, and advanced FET design for IoT.