Title :
An interactive learning environment for VLSI design
Author :
Allen, Jonathan ; Terman, Christopher J.
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Electron., MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
The interactive learning environment (ILE) is designed to combine the traditional resources of a textbook with the "hands-on" design experiences that are vital to a real understanding of basic engineering principles. The ILE builds on the technology developed for the World Wide Web to provide a learning environment that can be easily accessed from any browser. In addition to browseable text, Java-based computer-aided design (CAD) tools can be accessed through interactive figures embedded in the text, where students can investigate circuit behavior under the guidance of focused tutorials.
Keywords :
Internet; VLSI; circuit CAD; computer aided instruction; electronic engineering education; integrated circuit design; Java-based computer-aided design tools; VLSI design; World Wide Web; basic engineering principles; browser; circuit behavior; focused tutorials; hands-on design experiences; interactive figures; interactive learning environment; Circuits; Computer aided instruction; Design automation; Design engineering; Education; Educational technology; Java; Laboratories; Tellurium; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
