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After: 2026-09-30 11:59 p.m.
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[2026-10-11 10:04 p.m.] 0xaef
Hi all, is there any chance more Run 3 slots open up (cancellations or added capacity)? We'd take a 1x0.5 or a 1x1. And is there a rough timeline yet for Run 4 (purchase window and GDS deadline)? Thanks!


[2026-10-11 10:33 p.m.] kris____
it's unlikely that any run 3 slots will open up, but run 4 is in the works. you can follow it here: https://www.crowdsupply.com/wafer-space/gf180mcu-run-4

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[2026-10-11 10:35 p.m.] 0xaef
Thanks! Given how fast Run 3 filled, if enough people missed it, would you consider an overflow reticle or opening Run 4 earlier? We'd commit to a full slot.


[2026-10-11 10:37 p.m.] kris____
that'll be something for @Tim 'mithro' Ansell / @Leo Moser (mole99) / @Andrew Wingate to answer

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[2026-10-11 11:29 p.m.] mithro_
I'm trying to figure out how aggressive to be on Run #4 - earliest would be like end of Jan (which is like ~1 month after Run #3 closes).

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[2026-10-14 6:46 p.m.] namibj
May I suggest doing a flexible timeline?
"Earliest deadline X weeks after sold out, latest deadline Yth of Z month AOE."


[2026-10-14 10:44 p.m.] mithro_
I'm looking at future "leave when full" type options but that won't be for Run #4.


[2026-10-19 8:10 p.m.] 0xaef
+1 for an agressive timeline


[2026-10-20 12:55 a.m.] mithro_
@Agenxy - Sadly, I think the biggest problem is going to be what GF is able to provide. It seems like they are having capacity issues due to things connected to AI chip sourcing stuff.

Hopefully will have things figured out so I can announce the first week of November.

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[2026-10-20 12:56 a.m.] mithro_
Also please do note, that will be some price changes on Run #4.

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[2026-10-21 1:06 a.m.] mithro_
@Essen - What does the water droplet emoji / response mean?


[2026-10-21 3:34 a.m.] essen__
It's my credit card sweating in anticipation for the worst 💦


[2026-10-21 3:47 a.m.] mithro_
My goal is to keep the minimum spend amount going down, even if the cost per mm2 of silicon goes up.


[2026-10-21 3:51 a.m.] mithro_
Things like selling out and IP which helps reduce things like IO pad requirements really help.


[2026-10-21 9:39 a.m.] essen__
Oh, now that is great news


[2026-10-21 10:36 a.m.] rebelmike
1/8th slots with pads on one side only?


[2026-10-23 7:51 a.m.] .leonmc
Probably more likely to be shared slots? (https://discord.com/channels/1361349522684510449/1553072881918025749/1554043099708137538)


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