# chipflow.io > AI-optimized mirror of chipflow.io containing 50 pages totalling 50,486 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://chipflow.io/. Last updated: 2026-05-30T12:25:03.146Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Silicon that fits your product **Not the other way around**](/site-root.html) (1,192 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [service-terms/index.html](/service-terms/index.html) (1 words) - [Ethernet 10BASE-T1S: The Next Evolution in Automotive Networking?](/blog/ethernet-10base-t1s-the-next-evolution-in-automotive-networking.html): Introduction The automotive industry is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation by moving away from legacy networking systems toward modern scalable solutions. At the core of this shift is Automotive Ethernet , particularly Ethernet 10BASE-T1S , which is revolutionizing in-vehicle comm, (1,284 words) - [What is Zonal Architecture?](/what-is-zonal-architecture/index.html) (611 words) - [Book Your Free Consultation](/free-consultation/index.html): Get a comprehensive introduction to the world of custom hardware and microchip design, empowering you to make informed decisions for your business., Get a comprehensive introduction to the world of custom hardware and microchip design, empowering you to make informed decisions for your business. (620 words) - [ChipFlow & Keysom - RISC-V in 2025: Progress, Challenges, and What’s Next for Automotive & Open Hardware](/blog/chipflow-amp-keysom-risc-v-in-2025-progress-challenges-and-whats-next-for-automotive-amp-open-hardware.html): RISC-V is evolving, but it’s not  a de facto solution despite a desire from many companies. However, the biggest success of RISC-V is that it’s proven that open-source hardware can work! It has also found its market in smaller 32-bit cores and accelerators, particularly in fragmented sector, RISC-V is evolving, but it’s not  a de facto solution despite a desire from many companies. However, the biggest success of RISC-V is that it’s proven that open-source hardware can work! It has also found its market in smaller 32-bit cores and accelerators, particularly in fragmented sectors like IoT and industrial applications, where customization and cost-efficiency are keys . (1,498 words) - [EU Design Platform DET Vision Paper](/blog/eu-design-platform-det-vision-paper/index.html): This paper outlines ChipFlow’s solution for a selected segment of European SMEs and OEMs., This paper outlines ChipFlow’s solution for a selected segment of European SMEs and OEMs. (1,218 words) - [The Role of Open Source in Automotive Chiplets: A Vision for a Modular, Sustainable Future](/blog/the-role-of-open-source-in-automotive-chiplets-a-vision-for-a-modular-sustainable-future.html): We don’t claim open source will dominate every corner of automotive silicon—but it will always be there. Just as it has in software, open source will gain permanent, growing market share. The benefits of lower cost, increased transparency, improved security, and multi-sourcing are too powerful to ig, We don’t claim open source will dominate every corner of automotive silicon—but it will always be there. Just as it has in software, open source will gain permanent, growing market share. The benefits of lower cost, increased transparency, improved security, and multi-sourcing are too powerful to ignore. (1,337 words) - [The Power Bottleneck: When Edge AI Forces the Move to ASIC](/blog/index.html) (1,444 words) - [The Future of Open Hardware](/blog/the-future-of-open-hardware/index.html): The open source movement has transformed the way we build and scale software. It has done so across every layer, from operating systems and web infrastructure to artificial intelligence models like Deepseek. Now, that same open ethos is gaining traction in the traditionally opaque world of silicon d, (1,448 words) - [Continuous integration for ASIC development](/blog/continuous-integration-for-asic-development/index.html): Let’s face it, sometimes the ASIC development process lags way behind what we’re used to in the software world.  Part of that is definitely to do with the cost and time to fix a mistake, but we’re also held back by software licensing issues and entrenched modes of thinking. With open sour, (667 words) - [blog/breaking-barriers-how-women-at-chipflow-are-changing-the-game.html](/blog/breaking-barriers-how-women-at-chipflow-are-changing-the-game.html) (1 words) - [ChipFlow’s Soft Launch at Imec: A Giant Leap for Open-Source Chip Design](/blog/chipflows-soft-launch-at-imec-a-giant-leap-for-open-source-chip-design.html): Tomi here, CEO of ChipFlow, reflecting on a momentous few days for our team and the open-source hardware community. We’ve recently concluded a two-day workshop at Imec’s headquarters , bringing together over 50 participants for a journey in open-source chip design. The key focus of the workshop was, (875 words) - [Try our new SoC tools!](/blog/try-our-new-soc-tools/index.html): In our first tutorial we’re going to show you how easy it can be to define a custom SoC with our tools. , (603 words) - [ChipFlow & Precision Innovations: Riding the OpenROAD: Integrating Open EDA into Modern IC Design](/blog/riding-the-openroad-integrating-open-eda-into-modern-ic-design.html): At ChipFlow, we are building an IC Design platform that helps hardware teams work more like software teams. That means fewer manual steps, more automation, and tooling that is flexible enough to fit real-world workflows. OpenROAD plays a key role in that. It lets us give users a clean and efficient , At ChipFlow, we are building an IC Design platform that helps hardware teams work more like software teams. That means fewer manual steps, more automation, and tooling that is flexible enough to fit real-world workflows. OpenROAD plays a key role in that. It lets us give users a clean and efficient backend flow with a much more cost efficient support model. The license is open-source and support can range from self support to purchasing full support from a third party. (1,406 words) - [Your hardware requirements. Designed by you](/product/index.html) (1,211 words) - [How ChipFlow is Making the Once Impossible, Now Possible.](/blog/how-chipflow-is-making-the-impossible-possible/index.html): In the ever-evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, ChipFlow is emerging as a trailblazer, making waves with its innovative approach to chip design and production. We sat down with Tomi Rantakari, the visionary founder of ChipFlow, to delve into how the company is lowering barriers to entry , In the ever-evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, ChipFlow is emerging as a trailblazer, making waves with its innovative approach to chip design and production. We sat down with Tomi Rantakari, the visionary founder of ChipFlow, to delve into how the company is lowering barriers to entry and making custom ASICs accessible to more Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). (1,167 words) - [The Precarious Nature of the Microchip Supply Chain](/blog/the-precarious-nature-of-microchip-supply-chain/index.html): The COVID-19 pandemic starkly revealed the fragile and interconnected nature of the global microchip supply chain. This intricate system is heavily reliant on a few key players where the potential for conflict could have devastating effects on the global economy. Amidst this precarious landscape, co, The COVID-19 pandemic starkly revealed the fragile and interconnected nature of the global microchip supply chain. This intricate system is heavily reliant on a few key players where the potential for conflict could have devastating effects on the global economy. Amidst this precarious landscape, companies like ChipFlow are emerging as vital technology solutions that can help to bolster the resilience of the microchip supply chain (1,184 words) - [Arrange a demonstration to find out more about ChipFlow.](/about/index.html) (1,871 words) - [ChipFlow Privacy Policy](/privacy/index.html) (2,889 words) - [ChipFlow’s Vision: ASICs for the Many, Not the Few](/blog/chipflows-vision-asics-for-the-many-not-the-few/index.html): We are building an open, accessible IC design platform tailored for SMEs, combining pre-verified reference designs, support for both open-source and proprietary tools, and a fully integrated supply chain. Our platform is already enabling pilot projects with SME and academic partners and will be furt, We are building an open, accessible IC design platform tailored for SMEs, combining pre-verified reference designs, support for both open-source and proprietary tools, and a fully integrated supply chain. Our platform is already enabling pilot projects with SME and academic partners and will be further expanded through our joint EU Chips Act application with a leading EDA vendor and ChipCraft. This effort aims to create a step change in how SMEs approach silicon design, making the process faster, more affordable, and significantly less risky. As part of this, we aim to reduce not only technical barriers but also economic and operational ones. These are challenges that would otherwise take SMEs years to navigate alone. (2,020 words) - [blog/the-power-bottleneck-when-edge-ai-forces-the-move-to-asic.html](/blog/the-power-bottleneck-when-edge-ai-forces-the-move-to-asic.html) (1 words) - [Where do computer chips come from and how are they made](/blog/where-do-computer-chips-come-from-and-how-are-they-made.html): Turning a grain of sand into a microchip. Where do computer chips come from and how are they made, Turning a grain of sand into a microchip. Where do computer chips come from and how are they made (1,017 words) - [A Platform Approach to Custom Automotive Silicon](/blog/a-platform-approach-to-custom-automotive-silicon/index.html): ChipFlow’s automotive reference design platform provides a structured, cost-effective foundation for Remote I/O ASIC development. It enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to deploy application-specific silicon tailored to zonal architectures without committing to a full custom flow. This approach reduce, ChipFlow’s automotive reference design platform provides a structured, cost-effective foundation for Remote I/O ASIC development. It enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to deploy application-specific silicon tailored to zonal architectures without committing to a full custom flow. This approach reduces risk, compresses timelines, and improves control over final system behavior. (945 words) - [Open-Source Analog in 2025: Reality Check, Friction Points, and ChipFlow’s Hybrid Path](/blog/open-source-analog-in-2025-reality-check-friction-points-and-chipflows-hybrid-path.html): Open-source analog is advancing fast, but production still demands discipline and hybridization. ChipFlow’s mission is to make that bridge practical—turning open-source innovation into silicon that ships., Open-source analog is advancing fast, but production still demands discipline and hybridization. ChipFlow’s mission is to make that bridge practical—turning open-source innovation into silicon that ships. (1,568 words) - [PR: ChipFlow and ChipFoundry Join Forces to Make IC Development Easier and More Affordable](/blog/chipflow-and-chipfoundry-join-forces-to-make-ic-development-easier-and-more-affordable.html): Barcelona, Spain - August 29th , 2025 ChipFlow today announces a transformative partnership with ChipFoundry, bringing together two open-source champions in chip design to deliver a developer-first, budget-conscious workflow for custom ASIC development. This integration connects ChipFlow’s open s, (939 words) - [ChipFlow Acceptable Use Policy](/aup/index.html) (1,192 words) - [The Hardware Rethink: How ChipFlow Empowers Established Engineering Teams](/blog/the-hardware-rethink-how-chipflow-empowers-established-engineering-team.html): How can organizations move beyond the well established ways and introduce cost effective and optimised solutions without disrupting stability?, How can organizations move beyond the well established ways and introduce cost effective and optimised solutions without disrupting stability? (1,379 words) - [Let us show you how the ChipFlow platform works](/book-a-demo/index.html): Get a comprehensive introduction to the world of custom hardware and microchip design, empowering you to make informed decisions for your business., Get a comprehensive introduction to the world of custom hardware and microchip design, empowering you to make informed decisions for your business. (497 words) - [ChipFlow Expands RTL Language Support and adds paid tier offering](/blog/chipflow-expands-rtl-language-support-and-adds-paid-tier-offering.html): ChipFlow was created to make chip design accessible to a much broader audience. What started as a focus on cloud based open-source EDA and Python-based design tools is now growing into something larger. We are expanding our platform to support a wider range of users—from hobbyists and academics who , (1,015 words) - [ChipFlow Achieves a key Milestone: Successful tapeout of a RISC-V Test Chip](/blog/chipflow-achieves-a-key-milestone-successful-tapeout-of-a-risc-v-test-chip-proving-its-groundbreaking-design-platform.html): ChipFlow is proud to announce the successful tapeout of a test chip, using GlobalFoundries 130nm BCD process technology. The test chip was designed for an Automotive OEM whose Advanced Engineering team needed to validate a zonal architecture concept aimed at significantly reducing ECUs in future v, (920 words) - [Contact Us](/contact-us/index.html) (424 words) - [We just published our first video!](/blog/we-just-published-our-first-video/index.html): A presentation by Myrtle "gatecat" Shah on building SoCs with Python and Open tools ., (448 words) - [Beta Signup](/beta/index.html) (437 words) - [The Innovation Dilemma - Part 1: Accelerating automotive innovation transformation and overcoming decision paralysis in automotive software & hardware integration](/blog/the-innovation-dilemmanbspaccelerating-automotive-innovation-transformation-and-overcoming-decision-paralysis-in-automotive-software-amp-hardware-integration.html): Key takeaways:  Automotive executives are confronted with a formidable challenge: balancing short-term profitability with long-term investment in future innovation. Each decision involves weighing immediate financial outcomes against the need for transformative growth. While navigating , (1,182 words) - [Recent GlobalFoundries 130nm BCD Tape Out a success](/blog/recent-globalfoundries-130nm-bcd-tape-out-a-success.html): ChipFlow is proud to announce that the silicon test chips from the recent GlobalFoundries 130nm BCD tape-out are fully functional and performing as expected., ChipFlow is proud to announce that the silicon test chips from the recent GlobalFoundries 130nm BCD tape-out are fully functional and performing as expected. (706 words) - [ChipFlow Launch: Join Us for a 2-Day Training Event at IMEC](/blog/chipflows-official-launch-date-revealed/index.html): Discover ChipFlow's state-of-the-art PaaS solution, designed to give OEMs a competitive edge and drive bespoke innovation forward., Discover ChipFlow's state-of-the-art PaaS solution, designed to give OEMs a competitive edge and drive bespoke innovation forward. (845 words) - [The problem with open source IP](/blog/the-problem-with-open-source-ip/index.html): As an open source hardware advocate, founder member of both YosysHQ and ChipFlow and creator of the Zero to ASIC course, I’m invested in the future of open source EDA tools and ASICs. I spend time thinking about the journey ahead, and what I can do to help move us on. We seem to be doing well with , (779 words) - [Are Automotive Companies Sleeping at the Wheel? Why Zonal Architecture is the Future of Automotive Design](/blog/why-zonal-architecture-is-the-future-of-automotive-design.html): Zonal architecture offers a solution that simplifies vehicle design, reduces weight, cuts costs, and provides the flexibility needed for future technologies. Bespoke chips are playing a crucial role in enabling this shift, providing the high-performance, energy-efficient, and scalable hardware neces, Zonal architecture offers a solution that simplifies vehicle design, reduces weight, cuts costs, and provides the flexibility needed for future technologies. Bespoke chips are playing a crucial role in enabling this shift, providing the high-performance, energy-efficient, and scalable hardware necessary for the next generation of vehicles. (1,578 words) - [Transforming Europe's Semiconductor Landscape: Leading the Open Source Hardware Movement](/blog/transforming-europes-semiconductor-landscape/index.html): The European Union, through its Chips Act, can play a critical role in accelerating the evolution and adoption of open-source hardware globally, while enabling Europe to meet its semiconductor targets more rapidly and effectively. We believe this can be achieved by integrating an open-source-driven , The European Union, through its Chips Act, can play a critical role in accelerating the evolution and adoption of open-source hardware globally, while enabling Europe to meet its semiconductor targets more rapidly and effectively. We believe this can be achieved by integrating an open-source-driven design flow into the Design Platform and linking it to existing Europractice manufacturing capabilities. A clear roadmap with targets that align with the European Chips Act will enable broader support from academia and industry. (1,416 words) - [Silicon that fits your product **Not the other way around**](/home-1/index.html) (1,192 words) - [ChipFlow Pre-Seed Round Secures £1.2m Investment from InMotion Ventures](/blog/5rbra9b8alm4suv07isjwkvkg3on32/index.html): ChipFlow Pre-Seed Round Secures £1.2m Investment from InMotion Ventures, ChipFlow Pre-Seed Round Secures £1.2m Investment from InMotion Ventures (1,116 words) - [How Microsoft's Embrace of Open Source Could Inspire Semiconductor Innovation](/blog/how-microsofts-embrace-of-open-source-could-inspire-semiconductor-innovation.html): Microsoft’s story is a testament to the power of open collaboration and strategic adaptation, potentially offering a blueprint for the future of semiconductor innovation in the UK and Europe., Microsoft’s story is a testament to the power of open collaboration and strategic adaptation, potentially offering a blueprint for the future of semiconductor innovation in the UK and Europe. (942 words) - [Open source silicon makes it into The Economist!](/blog/open-source-economist/index.html): Open source silicon makes it into The Economist ! https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2021/11/08/dramatic-shifts-in-the-semiconductor-industry-will-continue, (436 words) - [ChipFlow is moving to Spain](/blog/chipflow-is-moving-to-spain/index.html): Spain will now be our focus point for team growth supported by the EU Chips Act grants focused on open source EDA tooling and design platforms. We are happy to announce that we have already hired our first engineer in Spain!, Spain will now be our focus point for team growth supported by the EU Chips Act grants focused on open source EDA tooling and design platforms. We are happy to announce that we have already hired our first engineer in Spain! (869 words) - [The Innovation Dilemma Part 2: Why ChipFlow is the Solution](/blog/the-innovation-dilemma-part-2-why-chipflow-is-the-solutionnbsp.html): For years, OEMs and Tier 1s across a range of industries have relied heavily on off-the-shelf hardware solutions to drive product innovation. Layering existing hardware solutions to increase functionality has for the most part worked well. However, we have entered an era where performance and innova, (1,224 words) - [How Open Source Semiconductor Design will Redefine Innovation: Unveiling the Revolution](/blog/g6s0jhipcetyou27wwauo0cd56co6m/index.html): We believe open source semiconductor design holds the key to unlocking unprecedented innovation in the industry., We believe open source semiconductor design holds the key to unlocking unprecedented innovation in the industry. (1,066 words) - [Tiny Tapeout gets 150 ASIC submissions in 5 days](/blog/tiny-tapeout-gets-150-asic-submissions-in-5-days/index.html): Success of the educational project was due to unprecedented ease of access to ASIC design tools. At ChipFlow we’re enabling software engineers to make chips, so it was interesting for us to see how well received TinyTapeout out was when it launched last week. TinyTapeout is an educationa, (659 words) - [Careers](/careers/index.html) (434 words) - [The ChipFlow Configurator has launched](/blog/the-chipflow-configurator-has-launched/index.html): Designing a custom ASIC or system-on-chip involves a large amount of upfront work before development can even begin. Architecture definition, IP selection, bus connectivity, pin planning, and project setup all require careful coordination. 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