RE: Ouestion30 Mar 2024 07:30
Some misunderstandings here.
ENET doesn't manufacture fpgas or asics.
You cannot convert or upgrade an fpga to an asic or vice versa after the fact, but based on the application you may be able to load the same applications to both.
Asic hardware is generally cheaper than fpga hardware, therefore there is a unit tipping point where the marginal cost offsets upfront cost.
Where ENET does supply the fpga / Asic as these are COTS, standard volume products anyone can buy them including the customer their margin is minimal, all of the margin (effectively 100%) is in the ENET software which for the same application will be the same.
So if, if, ENET state the customer is using an ASIC it is good news as the customer has a strong expectation of on going volume providing an on going run rate X quarters into the future, but bad news as what is loaded is probably less complex at a lower price point.