Prof. Dr. Matthias Jung DL9MJ: Open-Source-Chip-Design — A new Playground for Ham Radio?

11:45 - 12:45 hrs:
Initiatives such as Google Skywater, IHP130, and Tiny Tapeout, coupled with the collaboration of open-source tools like OpenRoad/OpenLane or Yosys, are poised to democratize chip design. This approach eliminates the need for commercial EDA tools, making the production of custom chips using multi-project wafers and chips significantly more affordable – even for hobbyists. This presentation will elucidate the intricacies of such a workflow, from the design level entry using system Verilog to the generation of GDS-II files. Additionally, it will present examples and ideas, initiating a discussion on potential future applications, particularly in the realm of ham radio.

The SDRA is an all day conference on Software Defined Radio and Digital Signal Processing.
See: https://2025.sdra.io/pages/programme.html