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Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller start a new semiconductor fab (atomicsemi.com)

769 points by rightenant · 1287 days ago · 230 comments on HN

Article summary

Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller have founded a new company called fab2, which aims to build semiconductor fabs and create the necessary tools and software for chip production. The company plans to use automation and novel process engineering to drive innovation. fab2 is looking to hire exceptional people to join their team. The company's goal is to make chip production faster and more efficient.

Main themes

  • semiconductor production
  • chip design
  • innovation
  • industry disruption
  • technology advancements
  • company founding

What commenters say

  • The details provided by the founders are too light and lack concrete information.
  • The use of commodity parts from Alibaba may not be a viable solution for large-scale production.
  • The project's goals are achievable with the right equipment and mindset.
  • The semiconductor industry is dominated by a few large players, and new entrants may struggle to compete.
  • The use of 64-bit architecture and exception handling in the Alpha processor is an interesting topic for discussion.
  • The power consumption of old computers is significantly higher than modern devices.
  • The project may be related to Tenstorrent, a company that Jim Keller is involved with.
  • The industry is ripe for disruption, and new companies like fab2 may be able to make a significant impact.