TSMC takes 'chip binning' to a whole new level as entire wafer 'found in a dumpster'
Chip binning' is supposed to be the process of testing newly manufactured silicon to see how many of the important bits work and how high the thing will clock. But TSMC seems to be taking the notion a ...
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TSMC 12 FFC 32KHz_RC Oscillator_RCOSC32K
"ARKT12FFC_RCOSC32K is a clock generator IP which can generate low frequency oscillator clock. The IP is based on TSMC 12nm FinFET Process. The output frequency of the oscillator can be configured as ...
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An Entire TSMC Chip Wafer Found Chucked Into A Dumpster
Some dumpster diver in China lucked out when they went scavenging inside TSMC’s garbage recently and found a literal Chip ...
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TSMC tossing silicon wafers in garbage cans near fabs not considered "chip binning"
This practice is known as "Chip Binning" and while not really part of this practice, a Reddit subscriber happened to find a silicon wafer in the ultimate bin-a garbage can. The foundation of chip ...