About Open Silicon
Hardware is a human story, not just a black box.
Open Silicon Journal makes the world of open-source hardware easier to explore, one layer at a time.
We connect the dots between a processor’s instruction set, the RTL that describes it, the tools that synthesize it, and the manufacturing processes that turn a design into a chip. The goal is to make the whole stack feel understandable—whether you’re new to digital logic or already building designs.
Expect explainers, project profiles, and visual guides that celebrate transparent design and shared knowledge.
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Our point of view
Understand the layers. Share what you learn.
Open by default
We spotlight open specifications, source designs, and tools that invite inspection and contribution.
Curiosity over jargon
Technical subjects deserve accurate explanations that welcome readers at different experience levels.
The whole stack
Architecture, RTL, verification, EDA, fabrication, and the communities connecting them all matter.