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The FOSSi Foundation is the custodian of the Free and Open Source Silicon movement.

What is Free and Open Source Silicon?

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Open source is so much more than free of cost: it gives everybody, including you, the ability to shape the future of a project. Unlock the full benefits of open source today and become a contributor! Participate in discussions, report bugs, share your improvements, or even start a new free and open source silicon project!

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Chip design is hard. Using open source isn't

The FOSSi Foundation is here to enable everyone to collaborate, innovate, and enjoy the benefits of open source chip design. Get to know like-minded developers at conferences like ORConf. Read about what's happening in our world in our newsletter El Correo Libre. And reach out to us if you feel confused. We're here to help.

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Latch-Up 2025 announced!

Join us in Santa Barbara, CA from May 2 to 4, 2025 for Latch-Up and feel the pulse of the open source silicon community.

Visit the Latch-Up 2025 conference page for details

El Correo Libre! Explore the free and open source silicon landscape through monthly news and hot topics.

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