How to Choose a Masking Scheme for ASIC Tapeout? Differences Between MPW, MLM, and Full Mask

How to Choose a Masking Scheme for ASIC Tapeout? Differences Between MPW, MLM, and Full Mask

Tapeout is one of the most exciting nodes in chip design, meaning that the design team can finally hand over the GDSII files to the foundry for production. However, before the foundry starts working, there is a crucial step: preparing the mask set. This thing is costly and technically complex, directly affecting the project’s budget … Read more