Fabless: The Transformation of the Semiconductor IndustryThe purpose of this book is to illustrate the magnificence of the fabless semiconductor ecosystem and to give credit where credit is due. We trace the history of the semiconductor industry from both a technical and business perspective. We argue that the development of the fabless business model was a key enabler of the growth in semiconductors since the mid 1980s. Because business models, as much as technology, are what keep us thrilled with new