Poster is on display and will be presented at the poster pitch session.
Integrated Circuits Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools are key in transforming design concepts into real-world practical hardware. Recently, open-source tools like OpenROAD have started to change the game, making it easier for more people to get involved in designing integrated circuits (ICs). This poster showcases our study comparing commercial and open-source EDA tools. We ran standard tests on both types of tools, focusing on performance metrics such as power usage, size, complexity, speed, and runtime. Our findings provide insights into how open-source tools measure up in terms of effectiveness, ease of use, and performance, offering a fresh perspective on their role in IC design.
