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From: John Speth <johnspeth@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: What's the maximum RAM size that can be embedded in an ASIC today?
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:58:35 -0700
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> In general, what would be the maximum I could fit, if cost is not a limitation?  Why?

I love answering these no-cost-limitation questions. :)

There is no limit to how much RAM you can fit onto an ASIC if cost is 
not a constraint.  It's your money and you can spend as much of it as 
you want.


JJS