Workshop Proposal: Open-Source Hardware – Democratizing IC Design

All the participants are requested to bring a laptop

Scope of the Workshop
This workshop will provide an introduction to open-source hardware and its growing role in democratizing integrated circuit (IC) design. Participants will gain hands-on experience with open-source chip development tools, workflows, and methodologies. The session will explore how the collaborative principles of open-source software have been adapted to hardware, reducing development costs and enabling innovation in academia and industry.

Target Audience
  • Undergraduate and graduate students in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and related fields.
  • Researchers and faculty members interested in open-source IC design.
  • Industry professionals and engineers exploring agile and cost-effective chip development.
  • Open-source hardware enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge.

    • Topics to Be Covered
    1. Introduction to Open-Source Hardware
  • Evolution from open-source software to hardware and Key milestones
  • Current landscape and challenges

    • 2. IC Design Workflow: From Concept to Chip
  • Microarchitecture
  • RTL implementation and verification
  • Physical layout and tape-out preparation

    • 3. Hands-on Session: Setting Up an Open-Source IC Design Environment
  • Installing and configuring Docker for open-source tools
  • Setting up Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
  • Using VS Code for development
  • Git and version control in hardware design

    • 4. Practical Implementation & Tool Demonstration
  • Exploring iic-osic-tools in Docker
  • Using MobaXterm for remote hardware development
  • Running simulations and analyzing results

    • 5. Future of Open-Source Hardware
  • Industrial adoption and emerging trends
  • Open-source vs proprietary EDA tools
  • Opportunities for research and innovation

    • Workshop Format
  • Duration: 90 minute session
  • Mode: Hands-on and interactive (in-person)
  • Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of electronics and programming

    • This workshop will empower participants to engage with open-source IC design, equipping them with practical skills to leverage these tools in research and industry applications.
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