Open Source/Featured Projects Featured Projects
Showcase of exceptional open source VLSI projects that are making a significant impact in the community.
🚀 Most Comprehensive
OpenROAD
🏆 Editor's ChoiceHigh Impact
The most comprehensive open source RTL-to-GDSII platform, revolutionizing chip design accessibility.
Key Highlights:
✓Complete chip design flow
✓Industry-standard algorithms
✓Active development community
✓Professional documentation
🌟 Industry Standard
RISC-V
🔥 Most PopularCritical Impact
Open standard instruction set architecture that's transforming processor design worldwide.
Key Highlights:
✓Industry standard ISA
✓Global adoption
✓Multiple implementations
✓Strong ecosystem
⚡ Fastest Simulator
Verilator
⚡ Performance LeaderHigh Impact
Fast and widely-used open source Verilog/SystemVerilog simulator trusted by the industry.
Key Highlights:
✓Fastest open source simulator
✓SystemVerilog support
✓Industry adoption
✓Excellent performance
🐍 Python-Powered
Cocotb
🎯 Innovation AwardMedium Impact
Python-based verification framework that's making testbench development more accessible.
Key Highlights:
✓Python-based verification
✓Easy to learn
✓Growing community
✓Modern approach
🔧 Swiss Army Knife
Yosys
🔧 Best ToolHigh Impact
Powerful open source synthesis framework with extensive Verilog support and plugin architecture.
Key Highlights:
✓Comprehensive synthesis
✓Plugin architecture
✓Wide format support
✓Research-friendly
🌟 Revolutionary
SkyWater PDK
🌟 Game ChangerRevolutionary Impact
First open source Process Design Kit enabling fully open source chip fabrication.
Key Highlights:
✓Open source PDK
✓130nm process
✓Google sponsored
✓Free chip fabrication
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