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Defining what the macro must do and the process it is built on: the target process, metal stack and supply voltages, the interfaces and pin list, the operating corners it must meet, the area and power budget, and the views the integrator will receive. For a licensed macro, this is where the supplier's process support is confirmed.
Where this stage sits
This stage with its neighbours. Each row is a discipline active here, shaded by how mature its work is by the end of each stage.
Key0.0Specified0.3Pre-alpha0.5Alpha0.8Beta1.0ReleasedLockedFaded block: still at the step shown before it, Held below Complete or Maintained under change control once complete or frozenFreeze or sign-off pointMilestone for one item; the rest of the work carries onMilestone gateTRTechnical readiness review (TR): a gate that checks the technology is ready before the next commitment.You are here: Specification & Process SelectionAI impactDDisruption (red)AAugmentation (blue)OOpportunity (green)How AI is changing the workWhat the steps meanWhat the codes mean
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