China's Chip Gap Is Analog and FPGA, Plus Reliance on Heidenhain and Renishaw Encoders
PAstynome · x · 2026-09-12
A medtech-leaning commenter argues China's semiconductor strategy should focus more on analog/mixed-signal and FPGA design, and notes imaging machines still rely heavily on Heidenhain and Renishaw for encoders, where domestic alternatives are needed.
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