Reverse engineering an ASIC

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 14, 2026, 6:52 p.m.
Summary
This blog post provides a detailed writeup of a unique challenge involving the reverse engineering of an ASIC using a GDS chip layout and VCD recording, specifically focusing on the SkyWater 130 nm standard cell library. It offers insights into tackling this kind of problem without traditional resources like Verilog or schematics.
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