First OpenSUSI MPW

1st OpenSUSI MPW Typeout

Junichi Okamura, Representative Director of OpenSUSI

In October 2025, OpenSUSI, in collaboration with Tokai Rika Co., Ltd., announced the disclosure of PDK information related to the company's 1μm CMOS process. Subsequently, created an environment for open source PDK in OpenSUSI's GitHub repository [1], and launched the open-source semiconductor manufacturing shuttle service "OpenSUSI-MPW" through OpenSUSI's website [1].

For this first OpenSUSI-MPW, by the application deadline on September 18, we received a total of 49 applications from companies, schools, and individuals, exceeding expectations. Users are not limited to individual designers; multiple private companies also use it as a practical tool for developing semiconductor design talent within their in-house structures. In addition, we received two applications for two slots from DX High Schools (key semiconductor schools), as well as many applications from several technical colleges and universities to utilize these slots in semiconductor design education. The manufactured chips are scheduled to be delivered to users around February 2027.

The main goal of OpenSUSI-MPW is not only to establish an open PDK and design environment, but also to provide an environment where everyone can experience manufacturing semiconductors they actually design and actually handling them as actual chips. This first session was the first achievement in which the environment was actually utilized by a diverse range of users, from high schools to companies.

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REF:
[1] https://github.com/OpenSUSI/TR-1um
[2] https://www.opensusi.org/mpw-service
[3] YouTube Channel "Ichiken / ICHIKEN": https://www.youtube.com/c/ICHIKEN-video
[4] Recent Invited OpenSUSI Conference Presentation 

IEEE ICTA Special OpenPDK Session; October 22, 2026, Singapore

Contact Information:

General Incorporated Association OpenSUSI

Junichi Okamura (Representative Director)