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It struck me that similar metrics could be applied to chip design and it might be possible to objectively track whose approach (companies or teams) to design works better.
Basically it's a way of comparing your methodology against other players in a field and working out where you might be deficient if your results aren't as good.
You're right about that. I know that companies like Cadence talk about metrics-driven design and verification. There are even books on the topic: View attachment 1360At Amazon