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ANNA UNIVERSITY , CHENNAI – 600 025.

CENTRE FOR RESERCH


COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION for Ph.D
Syllabus

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF AI, ML, AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 9

Introduction to AI and ML, Machine Learning Basics & Algorithms, Embedded Systems
Overview and RTOS Fundamentals, VLSI Foundations: CMOS Technology, Logic Design

UNIT II ARCHITECTURES FOR AI, ML, AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 9

AI and ML Architectures: Neural Networks (CNNs, RNNs), Hardware Accelerators (GPUs,


TPUs), Embedded System Architectures: ARM and RISC-V, Memory Hierarchies, and
Peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART), VLSI Architectures: Pipelining, Parallel Processing, SoC Design,
and FPGA Architectures. Case Studies: AI Implementation on Edge Devices and Embedded
Systems.

UNIT III ADVANCED SYSTEM DESIGN 9

VLSI Subsystems: Arithmetic Circuits (Adders, Multipliers), Memory Design (SRAM, DRAM),
and Clock Distribution. Embedded Software Design: Real-Time Scheduling, Interrupt Handling,
and Middleware Development, System Optimization: Low-Power Design, Power Management
in VLSI and Embedded Systems, AI System Integration: Combining AI Algorithms with
Embedded Hardware.

UNIT IV VERIFICATION, TESTING, AND IMPLEMENTATION 9

Design Verification: Functional and Timing Analysis, Signal Integrity, and Power Analysis.
Testing Techniques: Fault Modeling, DFT (Design for Testability).Embedded Debugging:
Device Drivers, Debugging Tools, and Testing Frameworks.AI on Custom Hardware:
Implementation of ML Models on ASICs and FPGAs.

UNIT V EMERGING TRENDS AND APPLICATIONS 9

Neuromorphic Computing and Quantum VLSI: Architectures and Applications. Edge AI and
IoT: AI for IoT Devices, Edge Computing Frameworks. Advanced Analog and Mixed-Signal
Design: PLLs, ADCs, and DACs. Applications in Real-World Systems: Autonomous Systems,
Robotics, Healthcare, and Consumer Electronics. Future Challenges: Security, Scalability, and
Sustainability in AI and VLSI.

Supervisor Signature

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