In my recent video Getting started with open source ASICs, I provided an overview of the open-source silicon movement, highlighting key resources and tools while showcasing some inspiring projects.

The video starts by looking back at the game-changing moment in 2020 when Google, Tim Ansell, and Efabless announced their free shuttle program, making it possible for anyone to get their open-source chip designs manufactured. This sparked a wave of innovation, with many taking their first steps in ASIC design using open-source tools like OpenLane and the Skywater 130nm PDK.

The Free Silicon Conference returned to Paris in 2023. There were plenty of great talks and I really enjoyed the conference. I was able to interview the organiser and several speakers:

• Luca Alloatti - organiser
• Thomas Benz - PULP
• Jørgen Kragh Jakobsen - his work on open source silicon in Denmark
• Thomas Parry - startup founder of Spherical Systems
• Rene Scholz - Open source PDK from IHP Microsystems
• Dan Fritchman - Analog tools
• Harald Pretl - Mixed signal design

You can find all the recorded talks here.

I recently presented a demo/presentation for Hackaday’s #remoticon.

• slides from the talk
• presentation tools