Matt Venn
@mattvenn.net
Engineer and Technology Communication. On a mission to make ASICs more accessible. YosysHQ & Tiny Tapeout founder member.
https://ZeroToASICcourse.com
https://TinyTapeout.com
https://ZeroToASICcourse.com
https://TinyTapeout.com
I can’t believe how quickly these went! I'm down to the last 15 discount codes for my Zero to ASIC courses.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, here’s a little final nudge. Use code Z2ABLACK25 at checkout!
If you’ve been thinking about joining, here’s a little final nudge. Use code Z2ABLACK25 at checkout!
My Zero to ASIC courses are the most recognized, highest-rated programs, and still the only ones that guarantee a tapeout!
Start your journey toward holding a custom ASIC in the palm of your hand and save $150 with code Z2ABLACK25.
ZeroToASICcourse.com
Start your journey toward holding a custom ASIC in the palm of your hand and save $150 with code Z2ABLACK25.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I can’t believe how quickly these went! I'm down to the last 15 discount codes for my Zero to ASIC courses.
If you’ve been thinking about joining, here’s a little final nudge. Use code Z2ABLACK25 at checkout!
If you’ve been thinking about joining, here’s a little final nudge. Use code Z2ABLACK25 at checkout!
My Zero to ASIC courses are the most recognized, highest-rated programs, and still the only ones that guarantee a tapeout!
Start your journey toward holding a custom ASIC in the palm of your hand and save $150 with code Z2ABLACK25.
ZeroToASICcourse.com
Start your journey toward holding a custom ASIC in the palm of your hand and save $150 with code Z2ABLACK25.
ZeroToASICcourse.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My Zero to ASIC courses are the most recognized, highest-rated programs, and still the only ones that guarantee a tapeout!
Start your journey toward holding a custom ASIC in the palm of your hand and save $150 with code Z2ABLACK25.
ZeroToASICcourse.com
Start your journey toward holding a custom ASIC in the palm of your hand and save $150 with code Z2ABLACK25.
ZeroToASICcourse.com
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From Today till 2nd December we have 10% off everything and free standard shipping. Spend over $50 and get a lovely pack of postcards!
While stocks last, every order will also receive one of @matthewvenn 's limited edition ASIC chips in epoxy!
store.tinytapeout.com
While stocks last, every order will also receive one of @matthewvenn 's limited edition ASIC chips in epoxy!
store.tinytapeout.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
From Today till 2nd December we have 10% off everything and free standard shipping. Spend over $50 and get a lovely pack of postcards!
While stocks last, every order will also receive one of @matthewvenn 's limited edition ASIC chips in epoxy!
store.tinytapeout.com
While stocks last, every order will also receive one of @matthewvenn 's limited edition ASIC chips in epoxy!
store.tinytapeout.com
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Subscribe to our new youtube channel! www.youtube.com/@TinyTapeout
Tiny Tapeout
More accessible than ever to get your design manufactured on a real chip!
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Subscribe to our new youtube channel! www.youtube.com/@TinyTapeout
Simulation is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Simulation has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Simulation has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
Simulation
Simulation is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Simulation is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Simulation has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Simulation has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
What open source ASIC tools am I excited by in 2025? OpenEMS, 3D viewers, Surfer, OpenROAD, and lots more!
Check this article for all the links: zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
#opensource #ASIC #tools
Check this article for all the links: zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
#opensource #ASIC #tools
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
What open source ASIC tools am I excited by in 2025? OpenEMS, 3D viewers, Surfer, OpenROAD, and lots more!
Check this article for all the links: zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
#opensource #ASIC #tools
Check this article for all the links: zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
#opensource #ASIC #tools
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Our latest chip TTSKY25b is on the way to the foundry!
At 98% utilization, it includes a WSPR radio transmitter, a tiny GPU a uLinux capable RISCV SoC and so much more!
At 98% utilization, it includes a WSPR radio transmitter, a tiny GPU a uLinux capable RISCV SoC and so much more!
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Our latest chip TTSKY25b is on the way to the foundry!
At 98% utilization, it includes a WSPR radio transmitter, a tiny GPU a uLinux capable RISCV SoC and so much more!
At 98% utilization, it includes a WSPR radio transmitter, a tiny GPU a uLinux capable RISCV SoC and so much more!
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Want to know why I'm excited by open source silicon?
Rockets, millions in investment, radio and more accessibility than ever!
Read my full article here:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
Rockets, millions in investment, radio and more accessibility than ever!
Read my full article here:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
Excited by silicon!
I was recently asked what excites me most about the exploding open-source silicon ecosystem. Honestly? It depends who’s asking.
For one person I might talk about Basilisk - the PULP team’s seriously i...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Want to know why I'm excited by open source silicon?
Rockets, millions in investment, radio and more accessibility than ever!
Read my full article here:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
Rockets, millions in investment, radio and more accessibility than ever!
Read my full article here:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
Shuttle is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Shuttle has been the 17th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Shuttle has been the 17th most popular out of 42 terms.
Shuttle
Shuttle is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Shuttle is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Shuttle has been the 17th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Shuttle has been the 17th most popular out of 42 terms.
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It's finally happening! Our 6th community built #TinyTapeout chip is heading into Low Earth Orbit on Wednesday the 19th at 19:20 CET!
Watch with us on the #SpASICs channel of the Tiny Tapeout discord: tinytapeout.com/discord
#SpaceX #ASIC
Watch with us on the #SpASICs channel of the Tiny Tapeout discord: tinytapeout.com/discord
#SpaceX #ASIC
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's finally happening! Our 6th community built #TinyTapeout chip is heading into Low Earth Orbit on Wednesday the 19th at 19:20 CET!
Watch with us on the #SpASICs channel of the Tiny Tapeout discord: tinytapeout.com/discord
#SpaceX #ASIC
Watch with us on the #SpASICs channel of the Tiny Tapeout discord: tinytapeout.com/discord
#SpaceX #ASIC
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Our #TinyTapeout 8 chips dies are looking lovely on the new COB (chip on board).
Thanks Tamas for the board update and Stuart for getting them bonded!
Thanks Tamas for the board update and Stuart for getting them bonded!
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our #TinyTapeout 8 chips dies are looking lovely on the new COB (chip on board).
Thanks Tamas for the board update and Stuart for getting them bonded!
Thanks Tamas for the board update and Stuart for getting them bonded!
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TinyGPU v2.0. Just completed the rasterization with z-buffer part I am trying to finished transformation & lighting part before the upcoming #TinyTapeout shuttle.
October 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
TinyGPU v2.0. Just completed the rasterization with z-buffer part I am trying to finished transformation & lighting part before the upcoming #TinyTapeout shuttle.
RTL is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, RTL has been the 39th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, RTL has been the 39th most popular out of 42 terms.
RTL
RTL is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
RTL is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, RTL has been the 39th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, RTL has been the 39th most popular out of 42 terms.
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Last chance to get on our ChipFoundry sponsored TTSKY25b shuttle!
There are still 2 discounted dev kits left - tapeout and receive a physical copy of the chip for just €185!
There are still 2 discounted dev kits left - tapeout and receive a physical copy of the chip for just €185!
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Last chance to get on our ChipFoundry sponsored TTSKY25b shuttle!
There are still 2 discounted dev kits left - tapeout and receive a physical copy of the chip for just €185!
There are still 2 discounted dev kits left - tapeout and receive a physical copy of the chip for just €185!
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3 days left for our ChipFoundry sponsored TTSKY25b shuttle!
We still have 36 early bird dev kits available, so you can tapeout and receive a copy of the ASIC for just €185!
Plenty of interesting projects already submitted: app.tinytapeout.com/shuttles/tts...
We still have 36 early bird dev kits available, so you can tapeout and receive a copy of the ASIC for just €185!
Plenty of interesting projects already submitted: app.tinytapeout.com/shuttles/tts...
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
3 days left for our ChipFoundry sponsored TTSKY25b shuttle!
We still have 36 early bird dev kits available, so you can tapeout and receive a copy of the ASIC for just €185!
Plenty of interesting projects already submitted: app.tinytapeout.com/shuttles/tts...
We still have 36 early bird dev kits available, so you can tapeout and receive a copy of the ASIC for just €185!
Plenty of interesting projects already submitted: app.tinytapeout.com/shuttles/tts...
Design your own Computer Chip in 5 steps!
YouTube video by Zero To ASIC Course
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November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Place and Route is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Place and Route has been the 13th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Place and Route has been the 13th most popular out of 42 terms.
Place and Route
Place and Route is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Place and Route is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Place and Route has been the 13th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Place and Route has been the 13th most popular out of 42 terms.
"You know the interesting thing with semiconductors is there's so much to know that not everyone knows everything... This is actually some really good motivation... to not be afraid of not knowing"
A great insight from Nanik Adnani in my latest interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVej...
A great insight from Nanik Adnani in my latest interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVej...
Get started with Analog - Interview with Nanik Adnani
YouTube video by Zero To ASIC Course
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November 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"You know the interesting thing with semiconductors is there's so much to know that not everyone knows everything... This is actually some really good motivation... to not be afraid of not knowing"
A great insight from Nanik Adnani in my latest interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVej...
A great insight from Nanik Adnani in my latest interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVej...
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You have just 10 days left to get your #ASIC design submitted to our TTSKY25b shuttle!
There are still 70 early bird dev kits left, which mean you can do a full custom tapeout for just €185!
Get started here: tinytapeout.com
There are still 70 early bird dev kits left, which mean you can do a full custom tapeout for just €185!
Get started here: tinytapeout.com
Tiny Tapeout - Tiny Tapeout
From idea to chip design in minutes! Tiny Tapeout is an educational project that makes it easier and cheaper than ever to get your designs manufactured on a real chip.
tinytapeout.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You have just 10 days left to get your #ASIC design submitted to our TTSKY25b shuttle!
There are still 70 early bird dev kits left, which mean you can do a full custom tapeout for just €185!
Get started here: tinytapeout.com
There are still 70 early bird dev kits left, which mean you can do a full custom tapeout for just €185!
Get started here: tinytapeout.com
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Ever wanted to try adding formal verification to your project but it seemed too hard or expensive to get started? In this video @mattvenn.net Venn shows you an easy way to get up and running with our open source tools and GitHub actions!
youtu.be/Tn5wCOhzfvs
#Verification #Formal #OpenSource
youtu.be/Tn5wCOhzfvs
#Verification #Formal #OpenSource
Formal Verification Adoption Made Easy - DVWorld Club
YouTube video by YosysHQ
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October 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Ever wanted to try adding formal verification to your project but it seemed too hard or expensive to get started? In this video @mattvenn.net Venn shows you an easy way to get up and running with our open source tools and GitHub actions!
youtu.be/Tn5wCOhzfvs
#Verification #Formal #OpenSource
youtu.be/Tn5wCOhzfvs
#Verification #Formal #OpenSource
Photolithography is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Photolithography has been the 24th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Photolithography has been the 24th most popular out of 42 terms.
Photolithography
Photolithography is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Photolithography is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Photolithography has been the 24th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Photolithography has been the 24th most popular out of 42 terms.
PEX is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, PEX has been the 36th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, PEX has been the 36th most popular out of 42 terms.
PEX
PEX is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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October 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
PEX is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, PEX has been the 36th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, PEX has been the 36th most popular out of 42 terms.
PDN is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, PDN has been the 40th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, PDN has been the 40th most popular out of 42 terms.
PDN
PDN is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
PDN is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, PDN has been the 40th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, PDN has been the 40th most popular out of 42 terms.
