SSCS Bootcamp: Integrated Circuit Design with Open-Source Tools

A specialized delegation from the IEEE Universidad Distrital Student Branch participated in the "Bootcamp on Integrated Circuit Design using Open-Source Tools," organized by the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Colombia Section. Hosted at the Universidad del Quindío in Armenia, this intensive program focused on democratizing microelectronics design through theoretical and practical sessions led by industry experts.

Digital Design Track: Complete RTL-to-GDSII Flow Our members participated in the Digital Design Track, covering the end-to-end chip design journey using open-source EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools: • Preparación y Metodología: Virtual preparatory sessions focusing on HDL modeling and open hardware fundamentals. • Sesiones Prácticas: Hands-on workshops exploring digital synthesis, floorplanning, placement, and routing. • Herramientas de Código Abierto: Capacitación en herramientas libres para validación de circuitos y generación de layouts físicos (GDSII).

Impacto Técnico y Fortalecimiento en Microelectrónica This experience provided our volunteers with rare and valuable skills in chip design, a field of critical importance for the semiconductor industry. By attending this bootcamp, the branch continues to strengthen its technical capacity in advanced hardware description, open silicon workflows, and digital system integration, positioning our student members at the forefront of microelectronics education.