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How to choose a mature-node MPW shuttle for robotics and AI hardware prototypes

A practical MPW screening guide for robotics, embodied AI, drone and edge-AI hardware teams preparing a non-confidential prototype silicon brief.

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Direct answer

How should robotics and AI hardware teams choose a mature-node MPW shuttle?

Robotics and AI hardware teams should choose a mature-node MPW shuttle by mapping the chip function first: power management, motor/control interface, sensor interface, mixed-signal front end, RF/connectivity, embedded memory or edge-control logic. MST can screen whether 90nm, 55nm or 40nm mature-node MPW belongs in the path, but schedule, PDK/NDA, partner acceptance and quote are confirmed only after RFQ review.

  • Robotics and AI hardware prototypes often need practical I/O, voltage, sensor, motor-control and package/test context before node choice.
  • A useful first screen compares function, die-size range, target samples, package/test needs and demo schedule instead of starting from a broad node request.
  • MST routes the buyer toward MPW, package/test, design/layout or sourcing support when the request is still non-confidential.

What to prepare

  1. Prototype type: robotics controller, drone module, sensor ASIC, power/control IC, edge-AI companion chip or mixed-signal interface.
  2. Known voltage, analog/RF, memory, speed, package/test and sample-count constraints.
  3. Target demo, pilot or customer-evaluation window.
  4. PDK/NDA status, company country, customer type and non-confidential end-use context.

Public boundary

  1. This page does not guarantee that a robotics or AI hardware design fits a specific MPW shuttle.
  2. MST cannot confirm slot, schedule, PDK access, package/test availability or export clearance from public content.
  3. Do not upload GDS, OASIS, RTL, netlists, schematics, PDK files or controlled design data through public intake.

Internal route

Route this requirement into an executable path

Use this page as the technical answer, then move into the right MST entry point for screening, RFQ or scenario routing.

MPW hub

Review mature-node MPW positioning, buyer questions, node screening and readiness paths.

MPW RFQ intake

Submit a non-confidential MPW brief for MST review before any sensitive design exchange.

AI hardware prototype path

Route robotics, AI device, drone or emerging hardware needs across SKU, MPW, design and sourcing.

Next step

Turn this into a reviewable MPW RFQ

Share a short non-confidential brief first. MST screens node, process, PDK/NDA, package/test, schedule, country and end-use before any sensitive design-file path.

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PDK/NDA access path

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package/test scope

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