What is the Pilot Launch?

• GF-Sponsored 180MCU run in Fall 2025
• Synopsys-Sponsored EDA flow, training, and collateral

Who should participate?
Students/professors with some experience in tapeout design
Timeline to participate:
May 9: Submit your idea
May 15: Receive decision on project selection and sponsorship
Aug. 15 : Progress checkpoint
Sept. 12: Dry run (GDS) into Channel Partner
Sept. 26: Final design (GDS) into Channel Partner

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  Requirements
  Specifications for the 180MCU can be found here - Specifications For 180MCU — GlobalFoundries

  Note: Project does NOT have to be open source, IP and FAQ support available in the Open Source community

• Approved participants will be provided with the design flow and tools by Synopsys
• Must be fixed area of 3mm X 3mm. Use this pad ring (link contains details) for the design
• Packaging not included, but can be arranged directly with Channel Partner at low cost CALL to ACTION

• Please review the timeline carefully and ensure you can meet the GDS deadlines before you propose a project

  Note: Late cancellations could incur charges/penalties

• Fill in the Project Proposal Form by May 9th