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OpenLane

An automated RTL to GDSII flow for ASIC design.

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OpenLane is a revolutionary open-source digital ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design flow. It completely automates the process of turning digital logic (RTL) into a physical silicon layout (GDSII).

Supported heavily by Google and the open-source hardware community, it integrates multiple open-source EDA tools into a seamless pipeline, dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for creating custom microchips.

Key Features

  • Fully automated RTL-to-GDSII pipeline
  • Integrates Yosys, OpenROAD, and Magic
  • Optimized for open-source PDKs (Skywater 130nm, GF180MCU)
  • Highly configurable architecture exploration
  • Dockerized for easy installation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OpenLane free and open source?

Yes, OpenLane is open source. It is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What can I use instead of Synopsys Design Compiler?

You can use OpenLane as a free, open-source alternative to Synopsys Design Compiler.

Can I self-host OpenLane?

Yes, OpenLane can be self-hosted on your own server or cloud infrastructure.

What is OpenLane written in?

It is built using Python, Dockerfile, Makefile, Tcl, Verilog.

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