AE-AV1 Encoder implementation: Using OpenROAD to achieve Real-time Throughput
OpenROAD is increasingly being used as the leading Open Source EDA solution by a large number of users in industry and academia who are starting to explore and build ASIC designs for a range of mainstream applications of today. Video-on-demand (VoD) is a rapidly growing market dominating >80% of current internet traffic. Video streaming applications […]
An open transparent baseline implementation of Google Brain’s Circuit Training method
Prof. Kahng posted this second update to the June 6 “For the Record” Google Doc. There has been substantial progress along directions of methodology, baselines, and ablation studies in our efforts to provide an open, transparent baseline implementation of Google Brain’s Circuit Training method. Kudos and thanks to all who have engaged in this effort! […]
Some Thoughts on the DTCO Enablement Gap
Prof. Kahng gave a talk, “Some Thoughts on the DTCO Enablement Gap”, today for an audience at Samsung Semiconductor R&D. His slides are Here (.pptx source with speaker notes).
Challenges and Opportunities for AI in Electronic Design Automation
Prof. Kahng gave the opening talk, “Challenges and Opportunities for AI in Electronic Design Automation”, at the 2022 BrainLink X-Lab Day meeting (Global Technology Networking for System Semiconductor Innovation) in Busan, South Korea. The slides are Here (.pptx source with speaker notes).
Check out and register for this key course offered by UCSC extension- starts Oct 5
Check out and register for this key course offered by UCSC extension – starts Oct 5. Learn key concepts on timing analysis, optimization, and closure. OpenROAD and Open STA are included – course material and labs: https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/courses/timing-closure-in-ic-design/
OpenROAD Partners with UCSC Extension on New VLSI Design Courses
The OpenROAD Project, Precision Innovations Inc. and UCSC Extension have partnered to bring the leading open source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools from OpenROAD to UCSC’s popular extension programs. This program enjoys great outreach with both industry and student enthusiasts seeking to grow and enhance their skill sets in high-demand areas of semiconductor and other […]
OpenROAD tools to be featured in VLSI Design courses at the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
The OpenROAD Project and UCSC Extension are working together to bring the leading open source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools from OpenROAD to UCSC’s popular extension program. This program offers extensive outreach from industry and to student enthusiasts who seek to enhance their skill sets in high-demand areas of semiconductors and other critical technologies. These […]
Check out the OpenROAD flow tutorial for the latest updates!
Check out the OpenROAD flow tutorial for the latest updates! https://openroad.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials/FlowTutorial.htmlComplete RTL-GDS digital flow, Enhanced GUI features, the use of Open DB for better performance, design for manufacturing, and more…
Machine Learning for Electronic Design Automation: Irrational Exuberance or the Dawn of a Golden Age
Prof. Kahng was in today’s “Machine Learning for Electronic Design Automation: Irrational Exuberance or the Dawn of a Golden Age” panel at the 59th Design Automation Conference. Presentation HERE (.pptx source with speaker notes)
The DAC-2022 panel on What is the Future for Open-Source EDA?
The DAC-2022 panel on “What is the Future for Open-Source EDA?” had a great discussion this morning. The moderator was Andreas Olofsson, with panelists Chuck Alpert, Mamta Bansal, Peter Gadfort, Bill Leszinske and Noel Menezes. (Prof. Kahng served as the organizer.) The opening and position statement slides are HERE.
