taped out

English Tech/Engineering IT (Information Technology) chips

SAN JOSE, Calif. ABC Inc. has entered into the 45-nm era, with a 40-nm device possibly looming on the horizon.
ABC (San Diego) announced that its first 45-nm chip has **taped out.** The undisclosed chip is made on a foundry basis by XYZ Co. Ltd. This could also be one of XYZ's first 45-nm devices.

Any help would be much appreciated.

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テイプアウトしました

Alexander Holmes

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Discussion

KathyT (asker) Aug 2, 2007: Yes, got it. Thanks, Kurt.
Kurt Hammond Aug 2, 2007: This means that they have designed the circuit layout and ready to develop manufacturing processes render the design onto actual wafers. (I guess you might already know that)