Publisher's Synopsis
This third edition of the highly successful self–published COT Planning Guide , Semiconductor Manufacturing Outsourcing Guide is the only book available today to provide detailed advice on how to successfully implement a fabless manufacturing semiconductor outsourcing project. This edition expands beyond the fabless model to encompass all the new options facing companies considering their semiconductor manufacturing strategies including the ASIC, and fabless ASIC models. The new edition is a response to changes in the industry which have seen a great increase not only in the cost of semiconductor manufacturing but also in costs associated with setting up the internal infrastructure necessary to design, manage and market semiconductor products. In addition, Semiconductor Manufacturing Outsourcing Guide provides valuable advice on system integration and prototyping outsource strategies as well as the use of emerging China based systems and IC manufacturing services.
