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Hacker Fab
the first open-source semiconductor fab.
There does not exist a set of machines that enable rapid tape-out of semiconductor devices on a budget, nor are there sufficient resources to make/modify fab tools from the ground up. We believe that innovation in the industry requires a thorough understanding of these machines from first principles, which will lead us to simpler solutions. The use of low-cost, abundant, and fast-turn-around hardware serves a larger purpose than making the fab cheaper.
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