INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR THE IIT-

MADRAS TEXAS INSTRUMENTS RESEARCH PROGRAM IN ANALOG

MIXED SIGNAL DESIGN

First of all, congratulations on being shortlisted for the written test and interview. This
This unique, first of its kind, program is aimed at creating the next generation of star
analog VLSI designers in the country.

The test and interview will be held on May 4, 2011 in the Electrical Sciences Block
(ESB) of IIT Madras. Please report to Room ESB 127 at 8:30 AM on this day.

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If you have not applied to the regular MS programme at IIT Madras, please fill out
all your details at the IIT Madras online application site for M.S/PhD admissions.
Again, you need to do this ONLY if you have not applied to the regular MS
programme at IIT Madras. If you have already applied to the regular MS
programme at IIT Madras, skip the instructions in red below and read on ..

To start the process, go to the following URL :

http://research.iitm.ac.in/Application/home.aspx
During Step 3 of application process, choose your department as ``Electrical
Engineering".
The system will then proceed to ask you which sub-area of EE you are applying
for.
Here (Specialization I) choose EE3 - Microelectronics and VLSI Design.
Leave Specialization II blank.
For Applying Category choose, IIT Project.
For Research Areas check ``analog circuits design"
IN THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL space, JUST TYPE IN THE FOLLOWING
IIT Madras and Texas Instruments Research Program.

After completing the application process, the system will Email you a PDF form with a
registration number like ELEMxxxx. This is located on the top right hand corner of the
first page of the system. Please sign and bring with you a copy of the PDF file sent to
you by the admission system. Please also bring originals of your marksheets and
degree certificates as claimed in the application form.

If you have already applied to the IIT Madras regular MS programme, you must already
be having a PDF form with a registration number like ELEMxxxx. Please sign and bring
with you a copy of the PDF file sent to you by the admission system. Please also bring
originals of your marksheets and degree certificates as claimed in the application form.

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Please indicate whether you intend to attend the test or not at

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDlSMUVxcVh5SDhSUVkyOGNSTmp
sVHc6MQ

This link was also sent to you in the covering Email from which you opened this
attachment.
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REGARDING THE TEST AND INTERVIEW

There will initially be a 2.5 hour written test covering (a) basic electrical circuits and
networks and (b) basic analog electronics. You will NOT be tested in digital circuits
or device physics. Please visit the following link to get a better idea of what kind of
questions to expect in the test.

http://www.ee.iitm.ac.in/vlsi/tiiprogram/faq

The syllabus for the test and interview are the same and are given in the website
mentioned above. Textbooks are listed and you should be thorough in the relevant
chapters of those books. Sample questions are also given. Please be aware that you
will be tested on basics - things that a good engineer at the B.E/B.Tech level should
know.

Those who do well in the written test will be shortlisted for an interview. The interview
will be conducted by faculty in the analog area, and technical experts from Texas
Instruments India. Personnel from TI India will also clarify the unique aspects of this
program, which is the first of its kind in the country, and explain why this is a much
better option than to pursue other degrees.

Please expect to be at IIT Madras up to 7pm on 4th May.

Accommodation is available for out-station candidates for a charge. Please enter your
requirements in the application site along with the details of your demand draft. Please
contact the office of the Council of Wardens at 044-2257-8500 after 30th April to follow
up on your booking. There is a daily charge for room and board per calendar day.
Payment may be made by demand draft or by SBI ATM card and is to be made at time
of arrival. Applicants are not entitled for TA/DA.

We look forward to your active participation in our test and interview process.

With best wishes, and good luck.

The Analog Team @ IIT Madras

analogresearch@ee.iitm.ac.in

PS : For ANY queries regarding the IIT-Texas Instruments program send Email ONLY
to analogresearch@ee.iitm.ac.in