Nowadays, more and more companies are involved in chip research and development, seemingly promoting the popularization of self-developed chips. This is actually the result of multiple factors.

From a technical perspective, the rise of open source architectures such as RISC-V, mature IP cores and EDA tools, and widespread process outsourcing services have lowered the threshold for chip design. In terms of industry, the Fabless model has become mainstream, and enterprises reduce trial and error costs through collaborative research and development. Strategically, the chip shortage crisis and geopolitical risks have prompted companies to develop their own layouts to ensure supply chain security, while the goal of localization policies has also prompted car companies and others to actively respond.

However, despite the large number of entrants, there are significant differences in the actual capabilities of enterprises, and chip research and development faces challenges such as high investment, long cycles, and talent gaps. In the future, only enterprises that continue to invest in technology or build ecological barriers can establish themselves in the industry.