A Hands-On Workshop to Tackle Scripting based Questions in Synthesis, Physical design and STA roles. This transformative 10-day workshop equips participants with advanced TCL scripting skills for automating digital design flows. The journey begins with TCL fundamentals and extends into complex topics such as constraints parsing, memory module synthesis with Yosys, and quality of results (QOR) analysis. The program is tailored for professionals and students requiring industry-grade lab certification from VSD.
Kunal Ghosh, the visionary co-founder of VLSI System Design (VSD) Corp. Pvt. Ltd., stands at the forefront of online open-source EDA and hardware design education, particularly in the realm of RISC-V.
With a portfolio of 50 top-tier VLSI online courses, Kunal has enriched the learning journey of over 90,000 students across 153 countries. His expertise extends beyond training; he’s actively involved in pioneering open-source projects and design collaborations with esteemed institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati and IIT Hyderabad.
His current focus is on crafting high-quality open-source Analog/Digital IPs, a groundbreaking endeavor in open-source hardware design. Kunal’s rich industry experience includes roles at Qualcomm and Cadence, specializing in SoC design. He holds a master’s degree from IIT Bombay, where he specialized in VLSI & Nano-electronics, with a focus on sub-100nm Electron Beam Lithography Optimization techniques.
No. This workshop starts from the basics of TCL scripting and progressively builds up to advanced topics, making it suitable even for beginners.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the workshop and lab exercises will receive an industry-grade certificate from VLSI System Design (VSD).
No installation is required. All tools (TCL suite, Yosys, OpenTimer) will be pre-configured on a cloud-based virtual lab that you'll access remotely.
Yes. The skills covered—like automated synthesis, constraint parsing, and QOR analysis—are directly applicable in industry roles, and the VSD certificate adds value to your resume.
Yes. You will have 24x7 access to the virtual lab environment during the 10-day workshop.
Absolutely. Each day includes guided labs and real-world design scripting tasks, including CSV/SDC parsing, synthesis with Yosys, and QOR generation.
The workshop is ideal for VLSI students, faculty, and working professionals who want to automate digital design flows using TCL.
A stable internet connection is all you need. Since tools run on the cloud, there’s no need for local setup.
You will build scripts to automate constraint generation, memory synthesis using Yosys, and generate QOR reports using custom TCL scripts.
The lead instructor is Kunal Ghosh, co-founder of VSD, with extensive experience in open-source VLSI education and tools like Yosys, OpenROAD, and qflow.
Cloud based Workshop
This will be the first-ever workshop where you will not only write TCL scripts for synthesis and timing, but also learn to leverage AI tools to debug, correct, and optimize your scripts in real time — making your design automation workflow smarter and faster.
VSD, standing as a trailblazing Semiconductor EdTech company and a community-based Technology Aggregator, is revolutionizing the landscape of VLSI Design. With the belief that “Creativity is just connecting things”, VSD has mastered the art of linking the right resources with the community. This unique approach has sparked a significant transformation in the VLSI Design process.
Over the past decade, VSD has made remarkable strides in the open-source semiconductor domain. Our journey includes the development of comprehensive training content, empowering students to design silicon-grade IP/SoC. Notably, we’ve successfully guided these projects through the tapeout cycle via the Google open shuttle program. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to hands-on, practical education.
At VSD, our role extends beyond traditional education. While we didn’t invent EDA tools or design flows, we’ve made them accessible to a wider community. Our mentorship has been instrumental in the development of over 50+ Analog/Digital IPs and solutions. Impressively, 20+ of these have successfully transitioned from concept to Silicon – a clear indicator of our effective approach and the high quality of work produced under our guidance.
We pride ourselves on fostering a community-based revolution in the Semiconductor Industry. By democratizing access to advanced tools and knowledge, VSD is not just educating individuals; we are building a community of innovators poised to lead the next wave of advancements in the semiconductor sector. With VSD, the future of VLSI Design is not just being written; it’s being rewritten by a passionate and empowered community.
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