The Circuit
The Circuit
Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg
EP 123: Marvell ASIC TAM, ASIC Challenges Remain, More Semi 2.0
40 minutes Posted Jun 23, 2025 at 4:27 pm.
Marvell's Custom Semiconductor Event
Challenges in Custom Chip Business
The Role of Hyperscalers in Chip Design
The Future of ASICs vs. GPUs
The Semiconductor Industry's Growth Trajectory
The Impact of Software on Compute Needs
Chip Design and the Rise of Chiplets
The Economics of Semiconductor Manufacturing
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In this episode, Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss the recent Marvell custom semiconductor event, the challenges faced in the custom chip business, and the evolving role of hyperscalers in chip design. They explore the future of ASICs versus GPUs, the growth trajectory of the semiconductor industry, and the impact of software on compute needs. The conversation also delves into chip design innovations, particularly the rise of chiplets, and the changing economics of semiconductor manufacturing.