Matt Venn
@mattvenn.net
Engineer and Technology Communication. On a mission to make ASICs more accessible. YosysHQ & Tiny Tapeout founder member.
https://ZeroToASICcourse.com
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I interviewed Parth Thakkar, now a firmware engineer at Apple, about how he taught himself #embedded systems beyond university classes. His story is a great reminder that consistency and hands-on work can matter more than credentials.
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#electronics #jobs
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#electronics #jobs
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I interviewed Parth Thakkar, now a firmware engineer at Apple, about how he taught himself #embedded systems beyond university classes. His story is a great reminder that consistency and hands-on work can matter more than credentials.
👇
shawnhymel.com/3133/buildin...
#electronics #jobs
👇
shawnhymel.com/3133/buildin...
#electronics #jobs
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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January 12, 2026 at 7:03 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.
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Graph shows frequency over time - why do you think it has a ~3 minute oscillation?
What if I tell you the signal comes from a skull shaped ring oscillator?
This open source silicon is currently sending data from low earth orbit, 500km up!
And the satellite is slowly spinning!
What if I tell you the signal comes from a skull shaped ring oscillator?
This open source silicon is currently sending data from low earth orbit, 500km up!
And the satellite is slowly spinning!
January 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Graph shows frequency over time - why do you think it has a ~3 minute oscillation?
What if I tell you the signal comes from a skull shaped ring oscillator?
This open source silicon is currently sending data from low earth orbit, 500km up!
And the satellite is slowly spinning!
What if I tell you the signal comes from a skull shaped ring oscillator?
This open source silicon is currently sending data from low earth orbit, 500km up!
And the satellite is slowly spinning!
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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January 5, 2026 at 7:02 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.
For the first time, open silicon wasn’t just a niche experiment in 2025 - it was a real ecosystem spanning three fabs and thousands of designs. And then one company collapsed and hundreds of chips effectively disappeared overnight.
January 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
For the first time, open silicon wasn’t just a niche experiment in 2025 - it was a real ecosystem spanning three fabs and thousands of designs. And then one company collapsed and hundreds of chips effectively disappeared overnight.
PEX is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, PEX has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, PEX has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
PEX
PEX is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
PEX is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, PEX has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, PEX has been the 37th most popular out of 42 terms.
Synthesis is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Synthesis has been the 18th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Synthesis has been the 18th most popular out of 42 terms.
Synthesis
Synthesis is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Synthesis is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Synthesis has been the 18th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Synthesis has been the 18th most popular out of 42 terms.
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The final four. But they all are so deserving.
🚨 THE FINAL FOUR 🚨
We’re nearly at the end! 32 candidates have been narrowed down to a nefarious final four. But who will move on to the finals? You must decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-semif...
We’re nearly at the end! 32 candidates have been narrowed down to a nefarious final four. But who will move on to the finals? You must decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-semif...
December 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The final four. But they all are so deserving.
Standard cell is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Standard cell has been the 5th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Standard cell has been the 5th most popular out of 42 terms.
Standard cell
Standard cell is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Standard cell is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, Standard cell has been the 5th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, Standard cell has been the 5th most popular out of 42 terms.
STA is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, STA has been the 11th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, STA has been the 11th most popular out of 42 terms.
STA
STA is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
STA is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, STA has been the 11th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, STA has been the 11th most popular out of 42 terms.
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The last month of my life: BreakingTTAPs
This is a custom transport-triggered, 32 bit processor that will be fabricated by GlobalFoundries on their 180nm process (via of wafer.space)
I'll make a video at some point, but some high level details here:
This is a custom transport-triggered, 32 bit processor that will be fabricated by GlobalFoundries on their 180nm process (via of wafer.space)
I'll make a video at some point, but some high level details here:
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The last month of my life: BreakingTTAPs
This is a custom transport-triggered, 32 bit processor that will be fabricated by GlobalFoundries on their 180nm process (via of wafer.space)
I'll make a video at some point, but some high level details here:
This is a custom transport-triggered, 32 bit processor that will be fabricated by GlobalFoundries on their 180nm process (via of wafer.space)
I'll make a video at some point, but some high level details here:
SPICE is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, SPICE has been the 16th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, SPICE has been the 16th most popular out of 42 terms.
SPICE
SPICE is the ASIC terminology of the week!
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December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
SPICE is the #ASIC terminology of the week!
In the last month, SPICE has been the 16th most popular out of 42 terms.
In the last month, SPICE has been the 16th most popular out of 42 terms.
I've recently posted about open source silicon IP and tools. Important, but neither exists without the community.
Read about the people, events, competitions, and recent satellite launches in this article:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
Read about the people, events, competitions, and recent satellite launches in this article:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I've recently posted about open source silicon IP and tools. Important, but neither exists without the community.
Read about the people, events, competitions, and recent satellite launches in this article:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
Read about the people, events, competitions, and recent satellite launches in this article:
www.zerotoasiccourse.com/post/excited...
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 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!