Nature of Work
VLSI stands for "Very Large Scale Integration". This is the field which involves packing more and more logic devices into smaller areas. Thanks to VLSI, circuits that would have taken boardfuls of space can now be put into a small space of few millimeters! This has opened up a big opportunity to do things that were not possible before.
Very large scale integration (VLSI) is the process of creating integrated circuits by combining thousand transistor-based circuits into a single chip. VLSI began in the 1970s when complex semiconductor and communication technologies were being developed. The microprocessor is a VLSI device. The term is no longer as common as it once was, as chips have increased in complexity into the hundreds of millions of transistors.
Growth Opportunities
In the beginning engineering graduates usually work under the supervision of experienced engineers and They may also receive formal classroom or seminar - type training. As new engineers gain knowledge and experience, they are assigned more difficult projects with greater independence to develop designs, solve problems, and make decisions. Engineers may advance to become technical specialists or to supervise a staff or team of engineers and technicians. Some may eventually become engineering managers or enter other managerial or sales jobs. In sales, an engineering background enables them to discuss a product’s technical aspect and assist in product planning, installation, and use.
Market Scenario
Within India:
Although rising demand for electronic goods - including communications equipment, defense - related equipment, medical electronics, and consumer products - should continue to increase demand for electronics engineers, foreign competition in electronic products development and the use of engineering services performed in other countries will limit employment growth. Growth is expected to be fastest in service - providing industries - particularly in firms that provide engineering and design services.
Overseas:
About 37 percent of engineering jobs were found in manufacturing industries and another 28 percent were in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, primarily in architectural, engineering, and related services. Many engineers also worked in the construction, telecommunications, and wholesale trade industries.
