From a planning perspective, creating derivative chips seems a straightforward task, but the process is much more complex than simply replacing or adding a peripheral—it starts with identifying the ...

Derivatives can be split into a number of categories, depending on the market or the evolution of technology at any point in time. “Let’s say in a chip there is a certain amount of embedded memory and ...

With the development cost of systems-on-chip (SoCs) heading north of $10 million, it's easy to understand why IDMs and fabless semiconductor companies want to find ways to leverage their investment in ...