"Taped out" refers to having the mask set ready for fabrication process. Typically, the first process layer begins after about a week (some verification steps plus making the first mask layer). After that, the whole fabrication process can take a while - probably next quarter.
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"Taped out" refers to having the mask set ready for fabrication process. Typically, the first process layer begins after about a week (some verification steps plus making the first mask layer). After that, the whole fabrication process can take a while - probably next quarter.