Open-Source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software using AWS Scale Out Computing Architecture (SOCA)
Open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is transforming the semiconductor industry by making advanced design capabilities more accessible to researchers, engineers, and students. Through the power of collaboration and open innovation, this movement opens the door to tools and technologies that were once confined to large semiconductor enterprises. It aims to lower barriers to hardware design, promote knowledge-sharing, and deliver affordable, scalable solutions that accelerate innovation in chip development.
Watch how Relevance Lab simplifies open-source chip design on AWS using Scale-Out Computing Architecture (SOCA) — enabling engineers to build, test, and visualize chips in the cloud with tools like OpenLane, KLayout, and Sky130 PDK, all within minutes.
In this video, you will discover:
- How open-source chip design can be seamlessly executed in the cloud using AWS Scale-Out Computing Architecture (SOCA).
- The process of building and utilizing a custom Amazon Machine Image (AMI) preloaded with open-source EDA tools such as OpenLane, KLayout, and the Sky130 PDK.
- How cloud-based environments enable engineers and researchers to efficiently launch secure, fully configured virtual workspaces for chip design and visualization.
- How OpenLane facilitates chip synthesis and KLayout supports detailed layout analysis, demonstrating a comprehensive, end-to-end cloud-enabled EDA workflow.
- The efficiency, scalability, and accessibility of leveraging AWS for open-source hardware design—empowering greater innovation and collaboration across academia and industry.
Why It Matters
This workflow brings the power of open-source chip design to the cloud, making advanced design accessible, scalable, and cost-effective. By integrating AWS SOCA with tools like OpenLane and KLayout, teams can:
- Eliminate complex local setups.
- Enable secure, cloud-based collaboration.
- Accelerate chip design and validation.
- Reduce infrastructure costs and management overhead.
- Scale seamlessly for research and production needs.
Ready to Redefine Chip Design with Cloud and Open Source?
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