TinyTapeout 06 - Design and tapeout your own chip

TinyTapeout 06 Workshop: Design, Simulate, Tapeout!

Master Open-Source Chip Design and Tapeout Your Creation by April 19th!

Join this intensive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of open-source chip design and unleash your creativity with TinyTapeout 06! We'll guide you through the entire process, from understanding the basics to tapeout submission, equipping you with the skills to turn your idea into a real, functional chip - for as low as 150$ if you prebook your TT06 slot with Efabless early bird discount. 

Workshop Program:

There will be a break at 18.30 where we offer sandwiches, soda and coffee/tea.

Introduction to Open-Source Chip Design

• Demystifying open-source hardware and chip design tools
• Introduction to Skywater 130nm Open Source PDK
• Understanding digital and analog design principles
• Exploring TinyTapeout platform and design flow

TinyTapeout Deep Dive

• Unveiling TinyTapeout 06: New features and capabilities
• Mastering schematic capture and Verilog coding for design implementation
• Choosing the right design tools and methodologies
• Learning from past TinyTapeout projects and successes

Design, Simulate, Tapeout!

• Brainstorm, define, and develop your unique chip design choose between analog or digital flow
• Analog circuit design and simulation techniques using xschem, ngspice and klayout. 
• Digital circuit using Wokwu or Verilog and setup verification testbenches with Cocotb
• Preparing for tapeout: Layout, DRC/LVS checks, and final submission

Expert guidance and support following up groups throughout the design process towards the hard tapeout deadline: April 19th 2024

Who Should Attend:

• Beginners with an interest in electronics and chip design
• Hobbyists and students looking for practical design experience
• Engineers and makers eager to explore open-source hardware

Workshop Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience with open-source chip design tools
• Learn from industry experts and the TinyTapeout community
• Develop a complete chip design from concept to tapeout
• Join a supportive network of like-minded creators
• Have your design fabricated and become part of a real chip!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to turn your chip design dreams into reality! 

Jørgen Kragh Jakobsen, a 25-year experienced analog/mixed mode chip designer, conducts the workshop. Jørgen has spent the last couple of years working closely with the growing open-source chip design ecosystem while serving local and international customers from his consulting company IC works.   

Link til Jørgens talk om Open-Source chip design på Technomania 2023 

Additional Notes:

This workshop description assumes basic knowledge of electronics and programming.