Aim & Scope

Aim

The National Journal of VLSI Systems and Integrated Circuit Design aims to provide a national platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in VLSI and integrated circuit design. The journal seeks to advance theoretical foundations, design methodologies, and practical implementations that contribute to reliable, efficient, and scalable microelectronic systems.

Scope

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

VLSI and System Design

  • VLSI system architecture and design

  • System-on-Chip (SoC) and Network-on-Chip (NoC)

  • Low-power and energy-efficient VLSI systems

  • High-performance computing architectures

  • Hardware accelerators and application-specific processors

Integrated Circuit Design

  • Digital integrated circuit design

  • Analog and mixed-signal IC design

  • RF and microwave integrated circuits

  • CMOS, FinFET, and emerging device technologies

  • ASIC design methodologies

Design Methodologies and Tools

  • Electronic Design Automation (EDA) techniques

  • Hardware description languages (HDL) and verification

  • Physical design, layout, and fabrication considerations

  • Timing, power, and area optimization

  • Design for testability and manufacturability

Emerging and Advanced Topics

  • AI and machine learning accelerators in VLSI

  • Neuromorphic and reconfigurable computing architectures

  • Hardware security and trusted IC design

  • Nanoelectronics and advanced semiconductor devices

  • Embedded systems and hardware–software co-design

The journal encourages contributions that demonstrate strong technical rigor, clear methodology, and relevance to both academic research and industrial practice.

Frequency of publication -  Three issues per year
Language - English
Subject – Engineering
Year of Starting - 2026
ISSN - Applied
Format of publication  - Online Only