Introduction to microelectronic processing technologies and CMOS. Includes a laboratory for fabrication/testing of MOS transistors, basic CMOS circuits, integrated resistors and capacitors.

Introduction to cryptography and authentication from a hardware-centric perspective.  Historic ciphers, symmetric encryption, asymmetric encryption and power analysis attacks are taught from a digital and VLSI design perspective.

Basic principles governing the physical realization of computing systems and their relationship to characteristics such as performance, energy, and robustness. Implementation technologies.

Written, oral, and visual communication skills required by electrical and computer engineers. Prepares students for advanced communication tasks required in academic and professional settings.

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