Opens test chip design and verification once the frozen specification, locked kit and tools, IP schedule and provisional shuttle slot are in place. The tapeout program manager runs it.
MustThe test chip specification and architecture specification are frozen.
MustThe design kit, libraries and tools are installed at locked versions and the flow trial has passed.
MustIP licence agreements are signed or on an agreed path, and IP deliverables are scheduled.
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