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Can you reverse engineer an ASIC?

103 · Adafruit Industries Blog · Aug. 12, 2026, 4:23 p.m.
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Summary
This blog post challenges readers to reverse engineer an ASIC chip by providing its layout and final mask, along with some sample inputs and outputs. It invites developers to engage in a complex problem-solving exercise, focusing on hardware design and engineering.
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