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foundry
2 free lessons tagged foundry across History. Each one is a short sequence of focused steps with narration and a five-question quiz at the end — take them in any order, no signup required.
History
intermediateThe foundry model: how chipmaking split into designers and fabs
Why the semiconductor industry separated into fabless designers and a handful of contract manufacturers, the capital economics that drive relentless concentration, and the map of who actually makes the world's chips.
8 steps·~12 min
History
intermediateThe fab landscape: foundries, IDMs, and fabless firms
The three business models in chip manufacturing — fabless designer, pure-play foundry, integrated device manufacturer — and the capex, yield, and learning-curve forces that drove the leading edge into a small handful of firms.
8 steps·~12 min