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Why would they port them to use new standard cells? Why wouldn't they just use the existing physical layout artwork to make new masks (i.e. GDSII files)? Assu
by floxy 6y ago
Why would they port them to use new standard cells? Why wouldn't they just use the existing physical layout artwork to make new masks (i.e. GDSII files)? Assuming a closely compatible process. Maybe that's the catch? Intel's existing processes aren't close to anything anyone else has? Not that I think 6-9 months is reasonable.
- dboreham 6y agoBecause the layout depends on the process. And processes are different.
- BooneJS 6y agoIf it’s just standard cells, then it could go quick. Change technology library and synthesize. But if there’s process-specific IP (analog serdes, non-standard cells, etc), then that takes work. I presume most automobile chips are not leading node high-speed switches.
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