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Definitely not true, IP blocks are available for all critical features and chip layout can be outsourced. ARM has a Cortex-X chip available for licensing for an
by bgorman 6y ago
Definitely not true, IP blocks are available for all critical features and chip layout can be outsourced. ARM has a Cortex-X chip available for licensing for anyone that wants a high performance CPU core.
For example, HP (who also makes laptops) has custom ASICs running Linux in their printers.
- wmf 6y agoEven if you use all licensed IP the market might not be profitable enough to pay back the cost. We're talking about a $50M+ leap of faith.
- bgorman 6y agoHP had 10.2 billion in profit last year. Source: https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/HPQ/financials/annual/income-statement https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/HPQ/financials/annual... Certainly enough to take a 50 million dollar risk.