Hello:
I have absolutely no experience in ASIC design. I do however have experience in FPGA. I have a CPU design that is currently working in a Xilinx FPGA. The design fits in a spartan3 XCS200 (144pin Package).
I want to migrate to a fully custom chip in a different package. My design only has 10 pins that are used for signals so I want to get into a very small package such as a SOIC20 or a micro lead frame (QFN) 32 package.
Is it possible to take a synthesizable netlist to an ASIC vendor and get a custom chip in a custom package? What kind of Costs should I expect? Right now the FPGA solution is too big and to expensive for the runs I need. The Spartan chips need to get to around $4 (and in a smaller package) to become cost effective (rather than $20). Also, I want to get rid of the configuration FLASH to save $$ (Hence the ASIC)
Thanks, Eli