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VLSI CMOS Imager

Project Description:

For our Intro to VLSI final project, my team and I designed a CMOS image sensor using Cadence tools. We built and simulated a 3T active pixel sensor, CMOS row and column shift registers, and column read-out circuits. We laid out a full 4×4 pixel array and verified our design with DRC and LVS checks. The system supports raster scanning, with all control signals driven by our custom shift registers. We fit the full design in a 2.5mm × 2.5mm layout and presented our results at Design Day.

Project Photo:

Cadence schematic

Cadence schematic

Student Team Members

  • Lucas Simpson
  • Rocia Prass
  • Caroline Zhao

Course Faculty

  • Ralph Etienne-Cummings

Project Mentors, Sponsors, and Partners

  • Ralph Etienne-Cummings