Solo Asic Tapeout on a Budget: Detailed Write Up

A solo ASIC tapeout journey on a budget has sparked a lively discussion, with commenters diving into the details of the blog post detailing the experience. While some were put off by the apparent use of an LLM to write the post, others defended the practice, joking that "we love slop here" and are too busy founding the next big startup to worry about writing style. The conversation also veered into related topics, such as other chip design projects and the challenges of consolidating certain components, like BLDC drivers, onto a single chip. As commenters shared their insights and experiences, the thread revealed the complexities and nuances of chip design, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the field.

Snapshot generated from the HN discussion