EDA Corpus: A Large Language Model Dataset for Enhanced Interaction with OpenROAD

TL;DR

This paper introduces an open-source dataset for large language models tailored to enhance interaction with the OpenROAD EDA toolchain, supporting research in AI-assisted chip design.

Contribution

It provides the first publicly available, structured dataset with question-answer pairs and code prompts for LLM training in the EDA domain, specifically for OpenROAD.

Findings

Over 1000 data points included

Supports question-answer and code-script interactions

Facilitates LLM research in chip design automation

Abstract

Large language models (LLMs) serve as powerful tools for design, providing capabilities for both task automation and design assistance. Recent advancements have shown tremendous potential for facilitating LLM integration into the chip design process; however, many of these works rely on data that are not publicly available and/or not permissively licensed for use in LLM training and distribution. In this paper, we present a solution aimed at bridging this gap by introducing an open-source dataset tailored for OpenROAD, a widely adopted open-source EDA toolchain. The dataset features over 1000 data points and is structured in two formats: (i) a pairwise set comprised of question prompts with prose answers, and (ii) a pairwise set comprised of code prompts and their corresponding OpenROAD scripts. By providing this dataset, we aim to facilitate LLM-focused research within the EDA domain. The dataset is available at https://github.com/OpenROAD-Assistant/EDA-Corpus.