Tony McDowell

Panelists
Tony McDowell - RapidSilicon
Rob MainsChips - Alliance
Rick O'Connor - Open Hardware Group
Mohamed Kassem - eFabless
Vic Kulkarni - Silicon Integrative Initiative, Inc.

Moderator
Nitin Dahadembedded.com

Silicon has become ubiquitous in a way none of us could have imagined. No longer restricted to powerful servers, silicon content has found its way into many systems. Bespoke silicon is no longer rare – and in many cases a necessary step towards differentiation. Be it automotive, mobile or edge, silicon content continues to increase. However, silicon design and manufacturing continues to be accessible to just a few – with a substantial barrier to entry. The panel will discuss how far we have come (or how far behind we are) when it comes to democratizing silicon.