Tapeout is one of the most exciting nodes in chip design, meaning that the design team can finally hand over the GDSII files to the foundry for production. However, before the foundry starts working, there is a crucial step: preparing the mask set. This thing is costly and technically complex, directly affecting the project’s budget … Read more
Introduction Let’s talk about the aspects of chip design, tapeout, validation, manufacturing, and costs; tapeout is like taking a major exam for chip design. The importance of tapeout lies in its ability to verify whether the chip design is successful, making it a key step in chip manufacturing, where the finalized design is sent to … Read more
We will progress together, remember to mark me as a star in the upper right corner~ Course Preview is about to start☟ 1 Course Preview Time February 22, 2020, 7 PM QQ Group Video Live Broadcast 2 Instructor Qualifications Both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Fudan University in Microelectronics. Has been engaged in digital integrated … Read more
In the previous article “Chip Journey (4) – Introduction to Tapeout Design”, the design company and foundry have communicated the tapeout requirements through specified channels. This article begins to introduce the tapeout process for chips, which is also the start of another costly phase of the project.For the fab, the tapeout process generally includes the … Read more
In the previous article “Chip Journey 3 – Dedicated Vehicle or Ride-Sharing”, the design company has finalized the form of the tapeout. This issue introduces how design communicates requirements to the Fab and the preliminary alignment preparations.After completing the design plan, based on the maturity of the interface with the Fab, the design team and … Read more
IntroductionLet’s discuss the aspects of chip design, tapeout, verification, manufacturing, and costs; tapeout is like taking a major exam for chip design.The importance of tapeout lies in its ability to verify whether the chip design is successful; it is a critical step in chip manufacturing, where the finalized design is handed over to the chip … Read more