The chip industry has recently been hit with concerning news: data from electronic design automation tools released by Siemens indicates that the current success rate for first tape-outs has plummeted to an unprecedented low of 14%. Just two years ago, this figure was around 24%, meaning the failure rate has surged by ten percentage points … Read more
As chip scales continue to expand and design complexity increases, the development of EDA software has not kept pace. Recent statistics show that the first tape-out success rate for chips has hit a new low of only 14%. Previously, it was 28%, and even earlier it was 30%, showing a decline almost every year. This … Read more
According to reports from Fast Technology, the semiconductor industry is facing unprecedented technical challenges, with the tape-out success rate for chips dropping to a historic low! Data from Siemens, an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company, shows that the success rate of the first tape-out (tape-out) for chips has fallen to a historic low of 14%, … Read more
On June 2, Chip Ranking reported that the success rate of chip tape-outs has dropped to a historical low! According to Siemens EDA data,the success rate of first-time chip design tape-outs has fallen to 14%, a significant decrease from 24% two years ago. Eight out of ten companies failed their first tape-out. The reasons stem … Read more
The semiconductor industry is facing unprecedented technical challenges, with the chip tape-out success rate dropping to a historic low! According to data from Siemens, an Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company,the success rate of first-time chip tape-outs has fallen to a historic low of 14%, a significant decrease from 24% two years ago. In other words,eight … Read more
“ This is definitely a legendary figure. ”In recent months, rumors have increased regarding Apple’s plan to fully transition the Mac platform to ARM chips as early as 2020. Today, there are reports that the company has taken a significant step forward in achieving this goal. According to reports, ARM’s Chief System Architect Mike Filippo … Read more
In the field of chip design, ECO (Engineering Change Order) is a key concept. Below, we will detail its definition, role, implementation process, and practical applications: 1. Definition of ECO ECO refers to a localized circuit modification plan implemented after the chip design has completed tape-out, addressing minor design defects or changes in functional requirements … Read more
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In February 2025, the chip IP provider Arm announced the launch of its first self-developed chip, a news that has caused a strong shock in the global semiconductor industry. As a leading company in the chip architecture field, Arm is transitioning from a traditional IP licensing model to a strategy of self-designed and manufactured chips, … Read more
There is an unwritten rule in the chip industry: those who want to go it alone will inevitably lose. This statement may sound absolute, but looking at the current situation— from design to manufacturing, the global industrial chain has long been ‘divided’. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) focuses on chip manufacturing, ARM specializes in architecture, … Read more