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The speaker estimates that about 80% of the tool set might be reusable when moving from 18A to 14A, while 14A would require some unique tools for its denser geometry.
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“So let's say going from 18A to 14A, maybe you would say 80% of the tool set can be reused. And then of course 14A, for example, would require some new capabilities because it's a, it's a denser geometry, so it would require some unique tools.”49:48Report a misattribution
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