Hardware Podcasts

Silicon Revolution with Matt Venn

The Amp Hour · 30 Jun 2024 · Episode 672

What this episode covers

Matt Venn, founder of Tiny Tapeout and Zero to Asic, explains how Tiny Tapeout democratizes chip design by subdividing multi-project wafers (MPWs) from eFabless into affordable, small slots for hobbyists and students. He details the evolution of the platform from scan-chain limitations to a fast multiplexer architecture, enabling complex designs like a Linux-capable RISC-V processor and analog circuits using the Sky130 PDK. Venn also discusses the educational impact of tools like Wokwi and OpenLane, the upcoming analog ASIC course, and the growing ecosystem of open-source EDA tools supporting this 'silicon revolution.'

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
eFabless, Yosis HQ, Global Foundries, Samsung, Skywater, Texas Instruments, Nordic Semi
Products
Tiny Tapeout, Zero to Asic
Chips
iCE40, RISC-V
Tools
Wokwi, OpenLane
Also
Sky130

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