Unit 6.8 - Tiny Tapeout Page

Learning about Silicon Wafers and making a chip

Overview, Introduction & Prerequisites:

This is a Module about learing how to make a silicon chip and the process that goes into making it. I'll be posting my lessons, presentations, labs and other resources. This is primarily a Resource Page, so that means it's a Mish-Mash of Silicon Wafer process content.

I'm a huge supporter of Open Source and Creative Commons resources. This is another way of saying Free, Equitable and Accessible resources... 📽️ 🎧 📰 📖 📝🛠️ 🖼️ - Want to Support Me on this endeavor?

Let's get started... It's going to be a fun, awesome ride...

Construction Zone:

Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org. License: Distributed as Open Source.

I'm still working on this Unit... This will be developed and taught for the 2021-2022 school year... I hope...

Unit: Digital Logic Fundamentals
Module: Tiny Tapeout - Technology - Resources
This is a LEARNING Activity : Lesson / Lab

Last Revised: Dec 1, 2021 - Authored: Oct 15, 2022
Original Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org
Content License: Distributed as Open Source. See Rights & Usage

Resource Key:

📰 Slides / 📽️ Video/YouTube / ✨ Resources / 🖼️ Tutorial / 📖 Reading Activity / 📝 Writing Activity / 📖 📝 Reading/Writing / 🛠️ LAB Activity / 🚀 Quiz / 🔎 Review / 🍕 Extra Credit / 🕸️ Web Links

Lesson Resources:

Tiny Tapeout Site - 🕸️ Web Links / ✨ Resources
Tiny Tapeout WokWi Design Template - 🛠️ Lab Resources

Sid Bar for Teachers: This Module or lesson is how I teach in my class. Many of the lessons might be specific to my class, but you could probably adjust them for your class. I'll try to make them a neutral as I can, so they can be used in any Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or any other Engineering / Technology class. Let me know how I can make that better. I'll try to keep this unit current and relevant. Please let me know if any resource links are broken or not accessible. Use this email link to let me know what is broken @ TopClown@STEAMClown.org

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Learning Objective:

Module Scope:

Introduction to Logic Gates
Introduction to Silicon layout and Chip design

Learning Targets:

Able to describe the Semiconductor design flow
Build a Schematic or Verilog design and be ready to submit to a Tiny Tapeout build flow as a Silicon design

Prior Knowledge:

No prior knowledge expected - You be you!!!

Resources & Materials Needed:

PC, Laptop or Other device to access the Mathematics web application
Each lesson will have specific items needed to complete the labs and tasks

Caution & Safety Considerations:

Primer: "Aaron, I can imagine no way in which this thing could be considered anywhere remotely close to safe. All I know is I spent six hours in there and I'm still alive... You still want to do it?"

As with any activity, please make sure you are using appropriate safety equipment. If you are coding, writing, reading, or working a lab, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so, Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.

Essential Questions:

What are Logic Gates and how do they work?
Can you explain how a Silicon Chip works and the process to make one?