VSD - A complete guide to install Openlane and Sky130nm PDK

🚀 Course Title: VSD - A Complete Guide to Install OpenLane and Sky130nm PDK 🎓 TDMMS (This Could Be My First Step) into the world of FPGA-based IC design with Kunal Ghosh's expert guidance! Dive deep into the installation process of the OpenLANE EDA toolchain, alongside the powerful and widely-used Sky130nm Process Design Kit (PDK). This course is the perfect follow-up to Kunal's free course, "VSD - A Complete Guide to Install Open-source EDA Tools," and is tailored for both beginners and seasoned designers looking to expand their skillset. 🛠️📚

Course Description:

Get ready to unlock the full potential of your IC design journey with VSD - A Complete Guide to Install OpenLane and Sky130nm PDK. This comprehensive course is designed to help you navigate through the complex process of setting up the OpenLANE EDA toolchain and the open-source Sky130nm PDK, which has been optimized for low power consumption and high performance in advanced FinFET technology nodes.

What You'll Learn:

🔹 Detailed Installation Steps: Master the step-by-step process of installing OpenLANE, which includes components like OpenROAD, Yosys, Magic, Netgen, and custom methodology scripts, ensuring a robust foundation for your SoC (System on Chip) design.

🔹 Sky130nm PDK Insights: Explore the features, benefits, and usage of the Sky130nm PDK, which has been collaboratively developed by Google and Skywater, providing a cost-effective alternative to proprietary PDKs.

🔹 Hands-On Experience: Engage with practical examples and real-world applications to solidify your understanding of the installation process and how to effectively use these tools in your design workflow.

Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring IC designers looking for a cost-effective and open-source toolchain for SoC design.
• Engineers transitioning from traditional PDKs to open-source alternatives.
• Professionals seeking to enhance their skill set in advanced FinFET technology nodes.
• Anyone interested in learning about the cutting-edge developments in the field of FPGA and IC design.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of digital circuit design and electronic design automation (EDA) concepts.
• Familiarity with command-line interfaces (CLI) and scripting languages like Bash or Python is beneficial but not mandatory, as the course will cover essentials.
• A Windows laptop? No problem! Refer to Kunal's free course, "VSD - A Complete Guide to Install Open-source EDA Tools," for guidance on setting up Linux within your Windows environment using Virtualbox. 🐱‍🏫

Why Choose This Course?

✅ Practical Approach: Learn by doing with hands-on projects and exercises.

✅ Expert Instructor: Kunal Ghosh, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field, will guide you through each concept.

✅ Community Support: Join a community of like-minded learners and professionals to discuss and share insights and experiences.

✅ Cutting-Edge Content: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest tools and techniques in the industry.

🎯 Your Pathway to Mastering IC Design: Enroll now and take your first step towards becoming an expert in FPGA-based IC design with OpenLANE and Sky130nm PDK. Let's embark on this journey together! 🚀

Don't wait any longer to tap into the potential of open-source tools and start your IC design adventure today! 🌟 Sign up now and let's build something incredible together!