Join us for a special Hacking Hour with Samarth Jain, Co-Founder of BM LABS, for a technical deep-dive into designing neuromorphic hardware with open-source tools. This session provides a practical guide to architecting a System-on-Chip (SoC) and introduces the NVM Power-Up Design Contest—a unique opportunity to get your design fabricated for free.
What You’ll Learn:
From Research to Product: Hear about Samarth’s journey from a student research project and a Nature Communications paper to founding BM LABS.
Open-Source ASIC Tools: Get an overview of the open-source ecosystem, including Caravel, OpenLane2/LibreLane, and their role in neuromorphic hardware development.
Hands-On Demonstration: Learn how to architect a working SoC that strategically uses ReRAM NVM IP on the SkyWater SKY130 process.
The NVM Power-Up Contest: Discover the contest timeline, project goals, and how you can apply the skills from this talk to compete for a free fabrication spot on the November shuttle.
This event is perfect for students and researchers who aspire to turn their academic work into real-world hardware and for anyone interested in the practical side of neuromorphic chip design.
