Tape-out definition
Tape-out means TAEC has released final database to Japan to begin the prototype fabrication (mask making and wafer fabrication).
Tape-out means the event when Customer submits a design database and supporting documentation to GLOBALFOUNDRIES to serve as a basis for Mask creation and subsequent Product manufacturing.
Tape-out means the start of fabrication (whether metal mask or full mask) of silicon in the silicon foundry.
More Definitions of Tape-out
Tape-out means the creation of an all mask layer layout database (e.g., in GDSII format) of the design of a Covered Product. “Tape Out” shall be effective as of the first transmission, by electronic means or otherwise, of the all mask layer layout database to the Designated Foundry or an MTI Facility.
Tape-out means the date on which the design of all components of the Product is complete, has been digitized in an electronic format and is otherwise ready for the commencement of the preparation of masks for the particular components of the Product.
Tape-out means the machine-readable tape used to generate masks or other intermediate step to generate masks in a form reasonably suitable to be delivered to a mask vendor.