The chip design seemed to have worked under a computer simulation. But that doesn t set us back.
Research is a learning process.
The local researchers are now moving on to the development of a 0.25 microchip, according to Gopalan. Doing chip design research in the Philippines has proven difficult because of lack of funding, skills and support from the local chip industry. Getting funds and people for ASTI s research activities is also problem they face. Hardware and software used in chip design are mostly imported. Fifty percent of ASTI employees are working under a contract.