OpenROAD-GPL Experiments

Visualization-oriented global placement experiments, blockages, and shaped-chip mediation

This project tracks my experimental modifications around OpenROAD global placement for two goals: better physical intuition and science mediation.

Main Ideas

  • Record placement evolution as a time sequence.
  • Inject image-derived blockage constraints.
  • Expose placement behavior with controllable visual encodings.
  • Reuse these runs for educational content and public demos.

Research Context

These experiments supported the TinyTapeout SKY25b shaped-layout demonstrator and connected physical design work with outreach material.