In a message dated 00-02-13 11:53:12 EST, you write:
<<
Now, if you ∗were∗ going to do a synth chip, it would probably make sense to
take advantage of modern packaging technology, spend more up front in design,
verification, and layout, and end up with some monster PQFP (plastic quad
flat
pack) or BGA (ball grid array) chip that has several hundred lines running
into
and out of it for 20 EG's, 4 VCO's, 4 VCF's, etc, etc. Or, heck, do a VCF
chip
that represents 10 of the most popular VCF's all on the same chip.
>>
seth,
something like this would be very interesting assuming there was someone
skilled enough and with access to the right design tools -- 16 eg`s on a chip
or some complex filter topologies -- but i can`t imagine it being inexpensive
to design and do a run -- $100k - ?
still, it might be the way to go for a company with the resources and the
vision.
best,
dave