Granted... at least voltage tests and i/o tests seem simple enough... but on the other hand, if they're capable of excluding defective engines through an automated process onboard - then there's really little reason to pre-test anything.
Well, there is the mater of an expensive test socket/interface to be designed and procured. And did you note they have not even selected their foundry yet. In another post I noted the over-optimism of ASIC customers (ie KNCMiner in this context vs foundries), that was 20 years ago. Seems nothing has changed. There will be tears.
I believe they have. I think this is mentioned later in the audio.
There are two competing foundries, we were told who they were, both have the final design, both are bidding for the gig. Sam mentioned something of huge interest here in front of us. So i'm not the only one who heard this, but I'm not sure I can repeat it; so I won't, but it involves meeting the September deadline.
The decision was to made on Tuesday/Wednesday to place the order with the chosen foundry I believe was mentioned. I attended Monday.
I'm also only through the first page of questions.
