They will need to have atleast few chips to test the chip itself. They must get a lot data from the actual chip - how can they ship a product to end-user that includes a chip that has only been simulated?
If they don't have chips to test yet, they will be late. Just like Bitfurys chip differed from the simulations kinda lot. Same with BFL. How would it be different with KNC? Really?
Valid point, bad comparison. Bitfury is playing in it's own league, being full custom ASIC. And we all know BFL didn't have realistic expectations for their chips.If they don't have chips to test yet, they will be late. Just like Bitfurys chip differed from the simulations kinda lot. Same with BFL. How would it be different with KNC? Really?
Existing standard cell designs:
110nm = 8W/Gh (AM)
65nm = 4W/Gh (BFL)
28nm = ??
KnC sits on the right spot with their estimate of 1.8W/Gh so if only their chips work they should be good
Calling Bitfury an amateur is pretty rude IMO. Because their 65nm = 0.9W/Gh.
Wasn't intended to be rude, he said it himself that he had never designed an ASIC before.
I think that says a lot about the talent and dedication of the man, actually.