Why are you talking about chip fabrication?
All you want are a couple of FPGAs. You can pick some up for $80/each from Sparkfun.
As I said, I'm not an electronics expert All you want are a couple of FPGAs. You can pick some up for $80/each from Sparkfun.
BTW, I thought, that chip fabrication allows for very optimal and effective circuitry. Especially cost-effective.
But yes, FPGAs may allow you to start right now, no chinese fabric risks involved.