Computer aided design perspective of advanced logic design

This paper describes a novel approach to teaching an advanced logic design course at the undergraduate level. The emphasis is on the use of different CAD tools as (1) a vehicle to accelerate the student learning, (2) a means to demonstrate design approaches and implementations, (3) an instrument to measure circuit parameters, and (4) an opportunity to prepare the students for their careers. Course assessment through examination results and course evaluation indicates that the CAD tools have helped clarify and reinforce the concepts learned in the lectures and have aided the student ability to incorporate the algorithmic nature CAD tools in their design process