From 210275c2b65d5c9062de1cf59485b91b4b337c2a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lkcl Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:17:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] --- 22nm_PowerPI.mdwn | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/22nm_PowerPI.mdwn b/22nm_PowerPI.mdwn index 99c4f2194..4f64a58cc 100644 --- a/22nm_PowerPI.mdwn +++ b/22nm_PowerPI.mdwn @@ -1,5 +1,22 @@ # Introduction +This is a page describing a proposed mass-volume SoC (minimum 1 million +units for commercial viability). It outlines: + +* the NREs involved (realistically USD $12m) +* proposes a fair market price (around $12-13) +* estimates a manufacturing cost (around $3.50 to $4) +* realistic industry-standard timescales (12-18 months). + +Several ways in which this may be achieved include: + +* VC investors (typically requires multiple LOIs and customer committments) +* European Union Grants (such as [SiPearl](https://www.eenewsanalog.com/news/european-processor-startup-gets-eu62-million-kickstart-grant) and the [EPI](https://www.european-processor-initiative.eu/dissemination-material/epi-consortium-members-list/) ) +* Direct OEM / Customer investment: pre-orders in effect + +With enough direct customers, VC funding may not even be needed. This is +a preferred route that is not unreasonable and has been achieved before +in the Silicon Industry. # Specs for 22/28nm SOC -- 2.30.2