Logic Synthesis and Digital Circuit Optimization

Modern digital design relies heavily on logic synthesis to transform high-level hardware description languages into optimized physical hardware. This course offers a clear, structured path to understanding how synthesis tools analyze, optimize, and map digital logic circuits to target technologies. You will learn the theoretical foundations and practical algorithms that drive modern electronic design automation (EDA) tools. Starting with basic Boolean algebra and digital logic representations, you will progress to multi-level logic optimization, technology mapping, and timing analysis. The curriculum is updated to reflect current industry workflows, including modern power-aware synthesis, timing-driven optimization, and area-delay trade-offs. What you'll learn: - Understand the core stages of the logic synthesis flow from HDL to gate-level netlist - Represent digital logic using Binary Decision Diagrams (BDDs) and And-Inverter Graphs (AIGs) - Apply two-level and multi-level logic minimization algorithms to optimize circuit area - Configure technology mapping techniques to target specific cell libraries - Analyze circuit timing, identify critical paths, and resolve setup and hold violations - Implement low-power synthesis techniques to meet modern energy efficiency constraints This course begins with foundational definitions of digital logic representation before guiding you through advanced optimization algorithms and physical design constraints. It is designed for electronic engineering students, aspiring EDA tool developers, and digital design engineers looking to deepen their synthesis knowledge. No prior synthesis experience is required, though a basic understanding of digital logic design and hardware description languages is helpful. Begin your journey toward mastering digital circuit optimization today.