SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS DESIGNING PROCESS USING OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE AND PROCESS DESIGN KITS: SKY130, XSCHEM, MAGIC, NGSPICE

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The semiconductor industry and related fields are currently attracting significant attention from researchers and businesses. These field requires a highly skilled workforce with strong expertise and capabilities. To meet this demand, companies have developed open-source software to facilitate  access to chip design. This study provides a brief overview of the process of designing, simulating, and laying out integrated circuits using open-source software such as SKY130, Xschem, Magic, and Ngspice. Additionally, this study evaluates the advantages and limitations of these tools, thereby demonstrating the usefulness and feasibility of open-source solutions in semiconductor design