Master VLSI Design with Real Tools & Tracks
From RTL design to UVM verification — build, debug, and level up with visual tools, waveforms, and real interview prep.
Structured Learning Paths
Follow curated learning journeys designed by industry experts. Track your progress, meet prerequisites, and level up systematically.
Guided Learning
Step-by-step progression with clear prerequisites and milestones
Progress Tracking
Visual progress indicators and completion analytics
Achievement System
Earn points, unlock achievements, and showcase your expertise
RTL Design Track
Master RTL design using SystemVerilog. Build FSMs, logic blocks, and run simulations.
- Combinational and sequential design
- FSM design and datapath control
- Clock domain handling
Design Verification Track
Write UVM testbenches, assertions, and validate digital designs.
- UVM Testbench structure
- Constraint-random and sequences
- Assertions and functional coverage
Community Open Source Projects
Join a global community building reusable IPs, verification libraries, and tools for learning and industry use.
- Collaborate on RTL IP and SoC designs
- Contribute verification agents, checkers, and coverage models
- Build, share and review tools for simulation and debug
- Build and maintain open reference designs together
AI in VLSI
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming chip design, verification, and optimization workflows.
- Machine learning for faster verification and bug detection
- AI-driven RTL design optimization and power analysis
- Automated test generation and coverage closure
- Predictive analytics for yield and reliability improvement
Protocols & Interconnects
Master industry-standard communication protocols essential for modern SoC and chip design.
- AMBA protocols (AXI4, AHB, APB) for SoC interconnects
- High-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, USB, SATA)
- Memory interfaces (DDR4/5, LPDDR, HBM) and controllers
- Networking protocols (Ethernet, CXL) and security interfaces
Why DenseChip?
Experience the most comprehensive VLSI learning platform with cutting-edge tools and community support
Smart Topics
Organized by tags, topics & difficulty. From UVM to assertions.
Track Progress
Focus on your weak areas with stats, coverage & timeline.
Community
Comment, discuss, and collaborate with other learners.
Assertion Waveform Viewer
Trace assertion firing/failure, zoomable timeline, and visual sequence preview.
Interface Connectivity Explorer
View port bindings, color-coded paths, and hierarchical graph layouts.
UVM Blueprint Tool
Auto-detect UVM testbench, explore hierarchy, and zoomable views.