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Meaning of Fabless

In simple words: A company that designs chips but doesn't make them.

Fabless in a sentence

  • The fabless company revolutionized the semiconductor market with its innovative designs.
  • Many fabless firms rely on third-party manufacturers to produce their products.
  • As a fabless tech business, they focus entirely on chip design.
  • The fabless model allows for lower costs and greater flexibility.
  • Being fabless has its challenges, particularly in quality control.

How to use Fabless

Used mainly in the technology and semiconductor industries. Not common in everyday conversation. Appropriate in business contexts or discussions about electronics.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'fab' as in fabulous, since fabless companies are fabulous at design!

Related words

Collocations with Fabless

  • fabless company
  • fabless model
  • fabless semiconductor

Synonyms for Fabless

  • design-centric
  • outsourced manufacturing
  • semiconductor design

Common mistakes with Fabless

  • Confused with 'flawless' - they are completely different terms.
  • Misused in non-technical contexts - primarily a tech industry term.
  • Incorrectly assumed to mean 'having no flaws' instead of its industry-specific meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about Fabless

What does Fabless mean?

A company that designs chips but doesn't make them.

What is the definition of Fabless?

A company that designs semiconductor chips but outsources their manufacturing.

How do you use Fabless in a sentence?

The fabless company revolutionized the semiconductor market with its innovative designs.

Can you give another example of Fabless?

Many fabless firms rely on third-party manufacturers to produce their products.

What are synonyms for Fabless?

Common alternatives include design-centric, outsourced manufacturing, semiconductor design.

What words go with Fabless?

It commonly pairs with fabless company, fabless model, fabless semiconductor.

What are common mistakes when using Fabless?

Confused with 'flawless' - they are completely different terms. Misused in non-technical contexts - primarily a tech industry term. Incorrectly assumed to mean 'having no flaws' instead of its industry-specific meaning.

How do you pronounce Fabless?

US: //ˈfæbləs//, UK: //ˈfæbləs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fabless?

Used mainly in the technology and semiconductor industries. Not common in everyday conversation. Appropriate in business contexts or discussions about electronics.