NIELIT Calicut – Online Internship on Open-Source Processor Architecture (IBM OpenPOWER) and SoC Design
Overview
About Organization
NIELIT Calicut is a premier training and research institute under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. It specializes in advanced courses in VLSI, embedded systems, AI, and processor design. The institute collaborates with industry leaders to provide cutting-edge training programs that prepare students and professionals for careers in electronics and information technology.
About Internship
The Online Internship on Open-Source Processor Architecture (IBM OpenPOWER) and SoC Design equips participants with knowledge and practical skills to design and develop systems using the OpenPOWER-based Microwatt System-on-Chip platform. The program introduces Verilog HDL, simulations using Xilinx Vivado, OpenPOWER ecosystem fundamentals, Microwatt architecture, hardware customization, and physical design flow. Hands-on labs provide exposure to RTL design, SoC customization, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, and physical verification.
Recruitment Overview Table
| Program | Mode | Duration | Certification | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Internship on IBM OpenPOWER & SoC Design | Online (LMS-based, self-paced) | 30 Hours / 10 Days | Certificate upon completion | Rolling admissions |
• B.Tech/M.Tech students in ECE, EEE, CSE • Faculty members in electronics/computer science disciplines • Research scholars in VLSI/SoC design • Industry professionals in semiconductor and processor design
Experience Requirements
• Basic knowledge of digital electronics and HDL preferred • Familiarity with processor architecture and SoC design advantageous • Interest in VLSI design and hardware customization desirable
Internship Fees
| Category | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Students | ₹5,000 |
| Faculty | ₹8,000 |
| Industry Professionals | ₹10,000 |
• Understand RTL coding using Verilog HDL • Grasp fundamentals of OpenPOWER ISA and Microwatt architecture • Configure and customize Microwatt SoC platform • Integrate custom instructions into processor pipeline • Learn ASIC physical design flow (floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, verification) • Gain practical experience with industry-standard VLSI tools
How to Apply
Applicants must register online via the NIELIT Calicut portal:
Why Apply
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in processor architecture and SoC design, learn industry-standard VLSI tools, and build skills relevant to careers in semiconductor and hardware design.
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Key Takeaways
- Understand RTL coding using Verilog HDL
- Grasp fundamentals of OpenPOWER ISA and Microwatt architecture
- Configure and customize Microwatt SoC platform
- Integrate custom instructions into processor pipeline
- Learn ASIC physical design flow (floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, verification)
- Gain practical experience with industry-standard VLSI tools
Day-wise Curriculum
Day 1
• Day 1: Introduction & Fundamentals of Verilog HDL
Day 2
• Day 2: Verilog HDL Basics
Day 3
• Day 3: Modeling Styles in Verilog
Day 4
• Day 4: OpenPOWER Architecture & Microwatt SoC
Day 5
• Day 5: Microwatt SoC Customization
Day 6
• Day 6: Adding Custom Instructions
Day 7
• Day 7: Physical Design Flow
Day 8
• Day 8: Floorplanning and Power Planning
Day 9
• Day 9: Placement and CTS
Day 10
• Day 10: Routing and Physical Verification
Prerequisites
• Familiarity with Verilog HDL preferred
• Interest in processor architecture and SoC design
About the Instructor
Ganesan Narayanasamy, OpenPOWER Leader, Object Automation
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