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Comment by wmf

Original source (it's X, sorry): https://x.com/wassickt/status/1868812018733752339

I think the term "dummy silicon" is fair because those wafers don't have any transistors or wires on them but OTOH they also cost almost nothing so it's not as wasteful as it might sound.

parent wmf 1 year ago

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