[sdiy] Re-spin the classic ICs?

[Metrophage]

And then divvy up each wafer for various processes and packages? That
would probably makes things far more difficult, and expensive. Besides,
I doubt that the CEM3340 and SSM2040 (for example) were meant for the
same kind of wafer. The 2044 ended up not sounding quite as good.

If somebody has a few million to play with, and a bit of patience to
get their money back, then this can easily happen. Note, this is a
tremendously big "if"! People can break even and even make a profit
with analog ICs these days, but it is not fast money, as is trendy.

How about investing the same few million into developing a DIY wafer
kit? 


--- Colin f <colin at colinfraser.com> wrote:

>  
> Since a large number of different analogue devices look like becoming
> obsolete, isn't it possible to combine the dies for lots of different
> devices on the same wafer ?
> Then you might be able to sell enough of each device to cover the fab
> costs.
> Say 3080, 3280, a load of CEM, SSM etc.
> Not possible ?
> 
> Cheers,
> Colin f
> 
> 
> 


		
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