MPW
Multi Project Wafer mode gives a user an independent die. In this prototype Ark uses MPW and supports larger full custom designs, commercial ASIC prototypes, SoCs, MCUs, accelerators, or mixed-signal chips.
Templates
Template paths for independent dies and shared chips.
Choose Ark for independent MPW freedom, or use Freighter, Cruise, and OSOC MPC templates to share infrastructure and reduce first-silicon cost.
MPC
Multi Project Chip mode places multiple user designs inside one chip with shared IO, package, board, and support structures. Freighter, Cruise, and OSOC use MPC for small affordable starts.
Animated schematic
Reticle area and shared-chip regions move like real planning objects.
The schematic compares an MPW die area with an MPC chip core, pad ring, and multiple moving highlighted regions. It is a generated canvas visual built into the prototype.
Template Catalog
Four clear starts, each with file expectations.
Ark
Maximum design freedom for independent chips, full SoCs, MCUs, AI accelerators, interfaces, and mixed-signal prototypes.
Freighter
Shared MPC template with 73 programmable IOs. Good for custom small ASICs, small digital blocks, or analog experiments.
Cruise
RISC-V-oriented MPC template with 36 programmable IOs and retroSoC infrastructure for cores and accelerators.
OSOC
Course-aligned MPC path based on the Cruise family, shaped for OSOC-style CPU learning and tapeout assessment.
Comparison
Use the template as the interface contract.
| Template | Mode | User design size | Template content | Best fit | Typical designs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark | MPW | 1x1 to 20x20 mm² | None, bring a complete compliant design | Groups needing independent die control | ASIC prototype, SoC, MCU, AI accelerator |
| Freighter | MPC | 0.1x0.1 to 2x2 mm² | 73 programmable IO interfaces | Small custom logic or mixed-signal validation | Small ASIC, analog block, custom accelerator |
| Cruise | MPC | 0.1x0.1 to 1x1 mm² | 36 programmable IOs and retroSoC IP | RISC-V cores and system experiments | PicoRV32-like core, RV accelerator |
| OSOC | MPC | Course assessment requirements | OSOC official SoC environment | OSOC learners and cohorts | Course CPU, ysyx-style CPU project |
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