Looking for free alternatives for the high cost Chip Designing and Viewing software? Here’s bringing a list of 13 free and open source software for your help. Enjoy!
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1. Magic
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Compatible OS: Windows, Linux
The software is a VLSI layout tool. The download link for the windows needs cygwin to be installed before. Instructions can be found on the official website for the installation in windows.
2. ChipVault
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Compatible OS: Linux, Windows
ChipVault is a VHDL and Verilog Chip Design Organization tool.
3. ECL Language and Compiler
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Compatible OS: Linux
ECL is a system-level specification language for HW/SW designs and is based on Esterel and C.The ECL compiler parses ECL, writes Esterel and C, and uses the Esterel compiler to produce an implementation
4. FSMDesigner
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Compatible OS: Windows
FSMDesigner is a C++ based implementation for a Finite State Machine (FSM) design tool with integrated Hardware Description Language (HDL) generation.
5. Gentbvhdl
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Compatible OS: Windows, Linux
This utility has been developed primarily for those who are learning VHDL and want to do a quick validation of their design(s). However, this tool can also be used for design/DV purpose
