Zero to ASIC - Silicon Design with Skywater-PDK

Explore the world of Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design in this comprehensive workshop from the 2020 Hackaday Remoticon. Gain a solid foundation in terminology and processes involved in silicon design using the Open Google/Skywater Process Design Kit (PDK) and free ASIC service. Follow along as Matt Venn guides you through the journey from a simple digital design on paper to creating pattern files for factory ASIC production. Learn about synthesizing hardware description language into basic digital building blocks like NAND gates and flip-flops. Discover the current capabilities of Open Source tools in ASIC design, and understand the context of chip design, including MOSFETs, capacitors, and CMOS inverters. Delve into topics such as the Skywater PDK, high-density standard cell libraries, file formats, and the OpenLane design flow. Get insights into hardware description and digital design principles, all while exploring the exciting possibilities of open-source silicon design.