Experts say automakers use chips with older process nodes because they need long lead times for testing, which is at odds with how chipmakers prefer to operate (Adam Ismail/Jalopnik)

Experts say automakers use chips with older process nodes because they need long lead times for testing, which is at odds with how chipmakers prefer to operate (Adam Ismail/Jalopnik)

Adam Ismail / Jalopnik:
Experts say automakers use chips with older process nodes because they need long lead times for testing, which is at odds with how chipmakers prefer to operate  —  It’s a classic case of two industries that have conflicting needs but still have to work together.  —  Alerts