How to Design Your Own Chip and How to Build It for Free - With Matt Venn

Discover the fascinating world of chip design and manufacturing in this comprehensive video lecture. Learn about the process of designing your own chip and explore the possibility of building it for free. Gain insights into Open Lane, Efab, and the intricacies of chip and board design. Explore Hardware Description Language, Openlane output, and various components such as inverters and drivers. Delve into topics like the Wishbone Bus, reverse engineering, and barriers to entry in chip design. Examine design examples, tool chains, and chip factory processes. Follow the timeline of chip development and manufacturing, and understand the experiences of industry professionals like Matt Venn. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced engineer, this lecture offers valuable knowledge about the exciting field of chip design and production.

Intro
Open Lane
Efab
The Chip
The Boards
Hardware Description Language
Openlane
Output
Inverter
Single Drive Inverter
Macro
WS2812 Driver
Wishbone Bus
Matts Experience
Reverse Engineering
Barriers to Entry
Design Examples
Tool Chain
Chip Factory
The Timeline