🎯 In this episode We dive into the decade-long journey of eSim, the powerful open-source EDA tool created under the supervision of IIT Prof. Kannan Moudgalya. 🌟 From its humble beginnings to its current capabilities in analog, digital, and mixed-mode simulations, eSim has evolved into a robust solution used in hackathons and engineering projects. 💡
🔍 Key Insights You'll Discover: ✅ The Power of Open-Source: How Linux’s vision sparked a movement, influencing FOSS adoption in engineering. 💻 ✅ Challenges & Sustainability: Can open-source EDA tools survive in a world dominated by proprietary giants? 🛠️ ✅ AI & Open-Source: The role of AI and ML in boosting the performance and relevance of open-source design tools. 🤖 ✅ Open Hardware & IC Design: Can FOSS tools drive a revolution in collaborative, community-driven semiconductor design? ⚙️ ✅ Academia & Industry Collaboration: How open-source EDA tools like eSim are transforming engineering education and preparing students for real-world challenges. 🎓 🌐 Why Watch This? - Learn how open-source mixed-signal simulation tools can reshape IC design workflows. - Discover how governments, universities, and large semiconductor companies can support and adopt FOSS-based engineering tools. - Get insights into the future of open-source licensing amid rising AI-powered design automation. 🔥 Useful Links for Students/Professionals/Educators : eSim Homepage: https://esim.fossee.in/ FOSSEE Hompage: https://fossee.in/ FOSSEE Internships page: https://fossee.in/fossee-internships Spoken Tutorial Homepage: https://spoken-tutorial.org/ eSim Spoken Tutorial Page: https://spoken-tutorial.org/tutorial-search/?search_foss=eSim&search_language=English eSim GitHub Repositories: https://github.com/FOSSEE/eSim https://github.com/FOSSEE/nghdl eSim Other Resources for Practice & Education : https://esim.fossee.in/resources Cloud Versions of eSim and Arduino on Cloud: https://simulation.iitbx.in/ https://github.com/frg-fossee/eSim-Cloud 🧠 Whether you're an electronics engineer, researcher, or student, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of FOSS in semiconductor design. Don't miss it! 🚀💥 In this podcast series, discussion on VLSI and its related fields is presented, focusing on recent developments and advancements in the industry. Topics such as the latest trends and innovations in semiconductor technology are explored, offering insights into the evolving landscape. Career guidance is shared, providing practical advice for navigating the field, along with success stories that highlight the journeys of professionals who have made their mark in VLSI. Whether for students, professionals, or those interested in the subject, valuable knowledge is offered to help stay informed and succeed in this dynamic area. Guest : Sumanto KarSumanto Kar is an Assistant Project Manager at FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, where he has played a key role in the development and promotion of eSim, an open-source EDA tool for circuit design and simulation. He has been actively involved in large-scale training programs, intern management, and technical projects focusing on simulation, PCB design, and optimization. Currently he is pursuing an M. Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at IIT Bombay. He holds a B.E. in Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University and is actively engaged in open-source development, technical mentorship, and community-building initiatives with an aim to "Empower youth in Semiconductor technology".
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