Gotham Silicon offers custom 1μm CMOS chips for ~$100 with <24hr turnaround
gregsadetsky · hn · 2026-09-07
Gotham Silicon launched a custom chip service built on a 1μm CMOS process, promising delivery in under 24 hours for roughly $100. The HN discussion highlights how such a low-cost, fast-turnaround flow could drastically lower the barrier for hobbyist and small-team silicon prototyping and education.
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