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Yes but there is a huge technology gap. example: Automakers need a lot more small low-power MCUs built on ~130/90nm process. A 14nm fab that started 2 years ag
by 55873445216111 4y ago
Yes but there is a huge technology gap. example: Automakers need a lot more small low-power MCUs built on ~130/90nm process. A 14nm fab that started 2 years ago is never going to be producing those 130/90nm MCUs. Furthermore, the semi toolmakers that produce the tools needed to build 130/90nm chips stopped making those tools years ago. This is a rabbit-hole that just keeps going. The problem isn't going away soon or easily.
- mjevans 4y agoMaybe three different 'bands' of production: * cutting / bleeding edge (as now) * 80/20 trailing edge (5 year LTS of cutting edge) * Cost focused 'lifetime' LTS It seems like the cutting edge is built, and transitioned to the 80/20 already. It's that cost focused bulk components / entry level that lacks investment or even planning. Maybe that's where some industry development and co-ordination from regulators could help establish a market that's healthy.