Lambdapdk

Lambdapdk is a collection of open-source Process Design Kits (PDKs) that enable chip design across multiple technology nodes. Each PDK includes standard cell libraries, I/O libraries, and memory compilers with full integration into the SiliconCompiler build system and Lambdalib Verilog hardware abstraction library.

Why did we develop Lambdapdk?

  • PDK setup is complex and error-prone
  • Technology-specific designs limit portability
  • Commercial PDKs have restrictive licenses
  • Scattered PDK sources with inconsistent interfaces

The Solution

  • Pre-configured PDKs ready for immediate use
  • Lambdalib mapping enables design portability
  • Fully open-source PDKs for research and education
  • Unified API across all supported technologies
NameDescription
ASAP77nm virtual PDK
FREEPDK4545nm virtual PDK
SKY130130nm Skywater manufacturing process PDK
GF180180nm GlobalFoundries manufacturing process PDK
IHP130130nm IHP manufactrig process PDK
INTERPOSERSilicon interposer virtual PDK

To learn more about Lambdapdk, please visit the GitHub repo.