Slowdown due to impact on timing, and dependencies between power, thermal and timing that may not be caught by signoff tools.
SoC bandwidth, integration expand as data centers use more FPGAs for machine learning.
Access to source code makes it attractive for custom applications, but gaps remain in the tool flow and in software.
Problems won’t derail next-gen litho, but could limit use and affect schedules.
Photomask business is expanding despite several challenges.
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