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Qualifications Pack- Physical Design Engineer

Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts.……..P1

2. Qualifications Pack……….…........P2

3. OS Units……………..……………….….P3

4. Glossary of Key Terms.……….…P12

5. Nomenclature for QP & OS…..P14

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What are Occupational Standards(OS)?

OS describe what

individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function

OS are

performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding

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ESSCI, New Delhi Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 422, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi-110020 E-mail: [email protected]

SECTOR: ELECTRONICS

SUB-SECTOR: Semiconductor Design and Active Components

OCCUPATION: Designing

REFERENCE ID: ELE/Q1401

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/ NIL

Physical Design Engineer: The Physical Design Engineer is responsible for

converting the circuit design to a geometric representation for

manufacturing the integrated circuit (IC).

Brief Job Description: The individual at work understands the functional

design of IC, converts them into geometric representation to enable

Integrated Circuit manufacturing process. The individual is responsible for

design, validation and verification of the integrated circuit layout.

Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: attention to

details, logical thinking and ability to work for long hours on computer.

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Introduction

QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

Qualifications Pack For Physical Design Engineer

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Qualifications Pack Code ELE/Q1401

Job Role Physical Design Engineer

Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL]

TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Electronics Drafted on 10/03/14

Sub-sector Semiconductor and Active components

Last reviewed on 24/03/14

Occupation Design Next review date 24/03/15

Job Role Physical Design Engineer

Role Description

Understanding the functional design of IC, converting them into geometric representation to enable Integrated Circuit manufacturing process; verifying and validating the integrated circuit layout

NVEQF/NVQF level

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Maximum Educational Qualifications

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B.E. (Electronics)

M. Tech (Electronics)

Training VLSI Design

Experience Preferred but not necessary – 1 year in electronics product manufacturing

Applicable National Occupational

Standards (NOS)

Compulsory:

1. ELE/N1401 Develop physical design for the integrated circuit

2. ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers Optional: Not applicable

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

Job

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ELE/N1401 Develop physical design for the integrated circuit

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Overview

This OS unit is about developing the physical design for the integrated circuit by converting the circuit design to geographical representation of different components. It also includes design, verification and validation of the IC layout.

ELE/N1401 Develop physical design for the integrated circuit

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Unit Code ELE/N1401

Unit Title (Task)

Develop physical design for the integrated circuit

Description This OS unit is about developing the physical design for the integrated circuit by converting the circuit design to geographical representation of different components. It also includes design, verification and validation of the IC layout.

Scope This unit/ task covers the following:

Understand the work requirement

Understand the logic circuit design

Develop physical design by following the design flow

Use software and tools for developing physical design

Coordinate with verification and testing engineer

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria Understanding work requirement

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. understand the work flow of the company’s design process PC2. interact with the lead engineer in order to understand the work schedules,

shifts and delivery dates PC3. plan work activities based the work flow and deliverables PC4. understand broad level activities involved in the stages of design PC5. list the various department to interact with for completing the work PC6. minimise absenteeism and report to work on time

Understanding the logic circuit design

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. interact with project lead and design lead to understand the project specific

design mandate PC8. understand the type of specific design requirement for integrated circuit PC9. receive the circuit design from functional / logic design team PC10. analyse and understand the circuit design PC11. understand the design requirement i.e., fully custom design, semi-custom

design PC12. identify library cells which may be used in the design

Developing physical design

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC13. define the physical design flow for the specific system PC14. receive the verified and validated net list after the synthesis process PC15. follow the defined physical design flow/steps sequentially to develop the IC

layout PC16. perform floor planning which identifies the structures to be placed in the

layout PC17. partition the chip into small blocks PC18. ensure partition is done based on function/logic to enable easy placement

and routing PC19. perform placement process after portioning

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PC20. ensure placement is done by considering clock tree synthesis process and any congestion

PC21. perform clock tree synthesis after placement PC22. perform routing process to complete the physical design layout PC23. verify the physical design layout for design rule checking (DRC) and layout

versus schematic (LVS)

Usage of tools and software

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC24. use recommended tools for physical design tools PC25. operate project specific tools such as Design compiler, Calibre, NanoRoute,

etc., as per specification in the project PC26. ensure organisation approved and licensed version of software and

applications are used

Coordinating with verification and testing engineer

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC27. coordinate with design engineers for any understanding of circuit design

system PC28. analyse the test results from engineers PC29. make changes in the design as per testing process result PC30. coordinate with front end department of logic design and verification

engineers to make changes in physical design as per the system requirement

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational Context

(Knowledge of the

company /

organization and

its processes)

The individual on the job needs to understand: KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, personnel management KA2. company’s code of conduct KA3. importance of individual’s role in the work flow KA4. organisation culture KA5. company’s reporting structure KA6. company’s documentation policy KA7. company’s different department and concerned authority KA8. company’s license on usage of software and design tools KA9. company’s license on IP core library

B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. basics of system-on-chip (SOC) design KB2. electronics engineering KB3. system design modules KB4. concepts of circuit design KB5. semiconductor physics, CMOS transistors, diodes, triodes, etc. KB6. computer architecture KB7. ASIC and FPGA circuit design KB8. synthesis process and net list KB9. physical design flow and their functions at each stage KB10. usage of tools for different stages of physical design such as Design compiler,

Calibre, NanoRoute KB11. verification of physical design process and function KB12. high level language for design such as C, C++ KB13. process design requirement for FPGA, ASIC KB14. end-product application, i.e., industry for which chip is designed


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Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Reading and writing skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: SA1. read job sheets, flow charts and process documents SA2. interpret design drawings SA3. fill in design drawing sheets

B. Professional Skills

Using software and tools

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. specifications and use of licensed software for design as specified by the

organisation SB2. licensed software and application tools used for design, their performance

Using software / computer languages

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. usage and controls of tools used for physical design such as Design compiler,

Calibre, NanoRoute SB4. programming language such as C, C++

Interpersonal skills

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB5. how to interact with lead and project head to understand the work

requirement and to consult for issues SB6. how to interact with co employees in order to co-ordinate work processes

Reflective thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SB7. to improve work processes SB8. to reduce repetition of errors


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NOS Version Control

NOS Code ELE/N1401



Industry Electronics Drafted on 10/03/14

Industry Sub-sector Semiconductor and Active components

Last reviewed on 24/03/14

Next review date 24/03/15

ELE/N9909 Coordinate with colleagues and co-workers

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Overview

This unit is about the individual’s level of communication with colleagues and other departments within the organisation. It determines the ability to work as a team member to achieve the required deliverables on schedule.


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Unit Code ELE/N9909

Unit Title (Task)

Coordinate with colleagues

Description This OS unit is about communicating with colleagues and seniors in order to achieve smooth work flow

Scope This unit/ task covers the following:

Interact with supervisor or superior

Coordinate with colleagues

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria Interacting with supervisor

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. understand and assess work requirements PC2. understand the targets and incentives PC3. understand new operating procedures and constraints PC4. report problems in the field PC5. resolve personnel issues PC6. receive feedback on work standards and customer satisfaction PC7. communicate any potential hazards at a particular location PC8. meet given targets PC9. deliver work of expected quality despite constraints PC10. receive positive feedback on behaviour and attitude shown during

interaction

Coordinating with colleagues

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC11. interact with colleagues from different functions and understand the nature

of their work PC12. receive spares from tool room or stores; deposit faulty modules and tools to

stores PC13. pass on customer complaints to colleagues in a respective geographical area PC14. assist colleagues with resolving field problems resolve conflicts and achieve

smooth workflow PC15. follow the company policy during cross functional interaction

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational Context

(Knowledge of the

company /

organization and

its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. company’s policies on: incentives, delivery standards, and personnel

management KA2. importance of the individual’s role in the workflow KA3. reporting structure

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B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to communicate effectively KB2. how to build team coordination

Skills (S) [Optional]

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Teamwork and multitasking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand how: SA1. to deliver product to next work process on time

B. Professional Skills

Decision making

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB1. how to report potential areas of disruptions to work process SB2. when to report to supervisor and when to deal with a colleague depending

on the type of concern

Reflective thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB3. how to improve work process

Critical thinking

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: SB4. how to spot process disruptions and delays


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NOS Version Control

NOS Code ELE/N9909



Industry Electronics Drafted on 10/03/14

Industry Sub-sector IT Hardware Last reviewed on 24/03/14

Next review date 24/03/15


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Keywords /Terms Description

Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.

Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.

Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry.

Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.

Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function.

Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation.

Occupational Standards (OS)

OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.

Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

National Occupational Standards (OS)

NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.

Qualifications Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code.

Unit Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’

Unit Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.

Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.

Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required.

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.

Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.

Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.

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Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.

Keywords /Terms Description

NOS National Occupational Standard(s)

NVQF National Vocational Qualifications Framework

NSQF National Qualifications Framework

NVEQF National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework

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Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

[ABC]/ Q 0101

Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’

[ABC] /N0101

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

QP number (2 numbers)

9 characters

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

OS number (2 numbers)

9 characters

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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Sub-sector Range of Occupation

numbers

Passive Components 01 - 10

Semiconductors 11 - 20

PCB Manufacturing 21 - 30

Consumer Electronics 31 - 40

IT Hardware 41 - 50

PCB Assembly 51 - 55

Solar Electronics 56 - 60

Strategic Electronics 61 - 65

Automotive Electronics 66 - 70

Industrial Electronics 71 - 75

Medical Electronics 76 - 80

Communication Electronics 81 - 85

PCB Design 86 - 90

LED 91 - 95

Sequence Description Example

Three letters Industry name ELE

Slash / /

Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q

Next two numbers Occupation code 01

Next two numbers OS number 01

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