During your studies, you can contribute to our ongoing research projects. Join us in pushing the limits of what is technically feasible and be part of breaking new ground together. We offer a variety of challenging and practice-oriented topics for mandatory internships, Bachelor’s or Master’s theses or for student research assistants. You will analyse important scientific preliminary questions and support the project teams with development activities.
Mixed-signal verification is becoming increasingly important in the development of modern integrated circuits. In particular, analog and digital circuit components must interact reliably in communication and sensor systems. A key aspect of this process is the creation of abstract behavioral models of transistor-level circuits, which enable efficient simulations at higher levels of abstraction, for example using Verilog-AMS.
To support this process, a Python-based framework for the automated generation of circuit models has already been developed. The objective of this thesis is to extend the framework with methods for automatic signal and structural classification, as well as the detection of predefined circuit classes. Based on these capabilities, generators shall be developed that automatically create suitable mixed-signal behavioral models. The overall goal is to reduce the effort required for model development and to improve the efficiency of mixed-signal verification.
- Familiarization with the existing Python-based framework
- Classification of signal names
- Detection of digital and analog circuit structures
- Development of specialized model generators
- Integration and validation
- Motivated and self-directed way of working
- Programming experience in Python
- Basic knowledge of digital and analog circuits
- Knowledge of Verilog and/or Verilog-AMS (optional)
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Please only apply once – for your favourite topic or for the one that comes closest to your interests. This is the quickest way for us to process your application and get back to you. If you are interested in more than one topic, please include this in your cover letter. In case our current suggestions are not suitable, please send us your with a topic you would like to work on.
- An attractive workplace in a modern, very well-equipped and industry-oriented research institute
- Work directly at the interface between university and industry
- Work in a flexible and creative team and on innovative and challenging topics
We value and promote equal opportunities and are committed to the goals of equality and diversity.
Applications for the listed positions and existing working conditions are welcome regardless of gender and/or any physical disabilities.
IMMS ensures gender equality in the workplace and strives to increase the proportion of the under-represented gender. Women are under-represented in this field. Applications from women are therefore expressly encouraged.
People with severe disabilities will be given preference if they have the same qualifications, skills, and professional performance.
IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH (IMMS GmbH)
Ehrenbergstraße 27
98693 Ilmenau
Germany
Contact: Eric Schäfer
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