Synopsys, RV-VLSI to offer advanced IC design training programs

BANGALORE, INDIA: Synopsys Inc. and RV-VLSI Design Center, a premiere institute providing innovative, advanced VLSI training in India, are collaborating to develop and deliver specialized IC design content for the purpose of classroom instruction, training, and research to help advance the circuit design and fabrication knowledge of today’s engineering graduates.

As part of the collaboration, RV-VLSI Design will receive a comprehensive suite of Synopsys electronic design software solutions and custom courseware through the Synopsys Worldwide University Program. New IC design courseware and training programs will be created to better prepare India’s growing engineering talent pool to meet the specific needs of the semiconductor industry.

Rashtreeya Shikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), established in 1940, is the name behind the reputed RV Group of Institutions, among the foremost providers of quality education in the state of Karnataka, India. It manages 24 educational institutions and has taken the initiative to establish the RV-VLSI Design Center in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

Venkatesh Prasad, CEO, RV-VLSI Design Center, said: "This strategic relationship with Synopsys will enable the training of a new generation of technology specialists. Access to Synopsys’ software solutions is critical to training our students and researchers on modern methods and techniques used by industry professionals to solve the complex design problems faced by the industry today.”

Subhash Bal, director, India Sales, Synopsys, added: “Synopsys is committed to helping advance the Indian semiconductor industry by providing a pool of well-trained engineering professionals armed with the specific knowledge they need to be immediately effective upon initial hire. We are working closely with RV-VLSI Design Center to deliver custom IC education and training programs achieves this goal.”