the bloc framework

our guiding principles: build, learn, open, connect

build

focus on practical chip design and manufacturing-ready solutions

tapeout design

reproducible vlsi workflows

learn

master both technical and collaborative skills

vlsi and chip design

project management skills

open

democratizing chip design through open-source innovation

open source tools for chip design

open to all students

connect

build relationships with pioneers in the field

industry leaders

leading researchers

framework overview

pillarfocus areasimpact
build
  • • tapeout design
  • • reproducible vlsi workflows
focus on practical chip design and manufacturing-ready solutions
learn
  • • vlsi and chip design
  • • project management skills
master both technical and collaborative skills
open
  • • open source tools for chip design
  • • open to all students
democratizing chip design through open-source innovation
connect
  • • industry leaders
  • • leading researchers
build relationships with pioneers in the field