r/chipdesign

53k members
r/chipdesign is a subreddit with 53k members. The community frequently discusses design, vlsi, analog, interview, and layout, and they frequently recommend/review video courses, masters programs, and textbooks.
A subreddit for the discussion of all things related to the creation (not usage of!) integrated circuits, both circuit- and process-level.

Popular Topics in r/chipdesign

#1

Design

62 posts
#2

Vlsi

30 posts
#3

Analog

30 posts
#4

Interview

22 posts
#5

Layout

20 posts
#6

Career

19 posts
#7

Verification

18 posts
#8

Internship

17 posts
#9

Job

16 posts
#10

Chip Design

15 posts

Products Discussed in r/chipdesign

Video Courses

3 reviews
#1
Prof. Shanthi Pavan
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Professor Baker
5.0 from 1 review
#1
Stanford
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Stanford University
5.0 from 1 review

Textbooks

2 reviews
#1
Alan Hastings
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Christopher Saint and Judy Saint
5.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/chipdesign

Yearly
+18k members(51.7%)

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Last updated: June 2, 2026