Dive into a comprehensive video lecture on chip design, covering everything from schematics and libraries to packaging and simulation. Explore the differences between analog and digital chip design, learn about the software used in the industry, and understand the costs involved in manufacturing custom chips. Discover the intricacies of chip layout, design rules, and the various layers involved in the process. Gain insights into transistor types, package design, and the meaning behind nanometer technologies. Investigate advanced topics such as FinFET technology, ASIC design rationale, and the comparison between CMOS and Bipolar technologies. Learn about creating resistors and capacitors within chips, metal layer thicknesses, and transistor parameters. Examine real-world examples, including a THz chip, and understand how perfect chips are made from imperfect components. Conclude with a discussion on ESD protection in chips, providing a thorough overview of the chip design process.