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Silicon Physics Sandbox

Silicon Physics Sandbox

by bergkvist·Jul 6, 2026·5 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

●●●BangerWizardryNiche GemBig Brain

Real-time drift-diffusion simulation in the browser beats desktop TCAD tools for learning.

Strengths
  • Rust→WASM core enables real-time PDE solving without server compute
  • Live I-V curve plotting while simulation runs is genuinely useful for characterization
  • Paint-to-dope interface makes device creation intuitive vs. traditional CAD tools
Weaknesses
  • Very niche audience - most developers won't have use for semiconductor physics
  • No export or share functionality for created devices or simulation results
Category
Target Audience

EE students, semiconductor physics educators, chip design hobbyists

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Sentaurus TCAD · Silvaco Atlas · Falstad Circuit Simulator

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