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JoMo68

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Courtesy of EarlySession over at the crapper:

“Asked ChatGPT to help figure out a potential estimated revenue ... if this is anywhere near reality this is going to go moon again.

Prompt: How many microprocessors does Frontgrade sell annually

ChatGPT: Frontgrade Technologies, formerly known as CAES Space Systems, specializes in high-reliability microprocessors and microcontrollers for space, aerospace, and defense applications. Their products, such as the LEON (SPARC) and NOEL-V (RISC-V) processors, are designed to operate in extreme environments. FrontGradeSpecific annual sales figures for Frontgrade's microprocessors are not publicly disclosed. Given the specialized nature of their products and the niche markets they serve, it's likely that their annual sales volumes are relatively modest compared to consumer electronics manufacturers.For precise sales data, you might consider reaching out directly to Frontgrade Technologies through their official website.

Prompt: Can you take a calculated guesstimate of the number?

ChatGPT: To estimate the number of microprocessors Frontgrade sells annually, we can make the following assumptions and calculations based on their niche market:Assumptions:Market Specialization: Frontgrade focuses on space, aerospace, and defense, which are low-volume but high-value markets.Primary Customers: Likely include satellite manufacturers, defense contractors, and space agencies (e.g., NASA, ESA, etc.).Typical Orders: These industries often require custom or radiation-hardened processors in small batches, ranging from tens to a few hundred per order.Competitor Benchmarks: Companies like BAE Systems and Cobham in similar niches also operate at relatively small production scales.Estimate:Assume Frontgrade supplies microprocessors to 100-200 projects annually (e.g., satellites, defense systems, or aerospace applications).Average 5-50 processors per project, depending on complexity and redundancy requirements.Total: 500 to 10,000 processors annually.This range reflects the specialized, low-volume nature of the aerospace and defense industries. The actual figure likely skews toward the lower end due to the high cost and niche application of radiation-hardened processors.

Prompt: And how much are their microprocessors on average, cost wise?

ChatGPT: Frontgrade's microprocessors, being specialized for aerospace, defense, and space applications, are designed to meet stringent requirements such as radiation hardening, extreme reliability, and high performance. This drives their costs significantly higher than consumer-grade processors.Estimated Cost Range:Radiation-Hardened Processors:Typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 per unit, depending on the complexity, performance, and radiation hardening level.For example, space-grade processors like the RAD750 (from BAE Systems, a comparable product) cost around $200,000 each.Custom Orders or High-End Models:For highly specialized or bespoke designs, costs could exceed $500,000 per unit, especially for unique missions or cutting-edge applications.Low-End Applications:Lower-spec radiation-tolerant microcontrollers may cost $10,000 to $50,000 per unit.Average Cost Estimate:Taking into account the range of products and typical aerospace/space customer needs, a reasonable average price for Frontgrade's microprocessors would likely fall between $100,000 and $150,000 per unit.This aligns with the industry’s cost structure, given the high-value, low-volume nature of the market.

Prompt: Brainchip have just announced a licensing agreement with Frontgrade who will look to sell microprocessors with their neuromorphic IP integrated into a silicon on a chip solution. Can you estimate, based on a logical share of microprocessor products featuring Brainchips IP, how much revenue Brainchip might make if they’re receiving 10% royalty on the next sales prices of the Frontgrade Processor (assume the microprocessor costs $50,000 per unit). Show your calculations

ChatGPT: To estimate BrainChip's potential revenue from a 10% royalty agreement with Frontgrade, let's calculate based on the provided assumptions:Assumptionsrocessor Cost: $50,000 per unit.Royalty Rate: 10% of the selling price.Estimated Units Sold Annually: 500 to 10,000 (as previously estimated).Share of Products Featuring BrainChip's IP: We'll assume a share of 10%, 25%, and 50% to cover different potential adoption levels.

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Results:
BrainChip's annual royalty revenue depends on the adoption rate and total microprocessors sold:

Low Adoption (10%): $250,000 to $5,000,000 annually.
Moderate Adoption (25%): $625,000 to $12,500,000 annually.
High Adoption (50%): $1,250,000 to $25,000,000 annually.

These figures reflect the royalty potential across varying adoption levels, with high-end estimates being more likely in scenarios where neuromorphic computing gains significant traction in aerospace and defense markets”

Thanks EarlySession!
 
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Nice to have a deal but this is very minimal. Frontgrade Gaiser do not generate much revenue as a company. BRN need something solid with a customer that generates big numbers
Nor do we generate much revenue, so what’s your point?

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They may have low revenue but high reach. Now with a good technology on their side, revenue will also start following them.
Space is such a big industry but still a tiny friction of potential it can hold for mankind.
To me or is a small step in the greater journey.
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Too many what ifs. We don’t want to have to depend on another company to maybe start generating large revenue. We want an established company that already generates high revenue. The AI industry is currently booming and making more money than ever so this small amount with such a minor company doesn’t get me that excited. Hopefully something with a bigger name arrives soon
 
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Tyr agreement for a second product states €150,000 OR 15%. It doesn't state whose option that is. I would strongly lean toward to 15%.

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Cockroaches try and try … 🤮
 
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Don’t get defensive mate. My point is very clearly in what I stated and again in what you say ‘nor do we generate much revenue’.
Maybe come back from hotcrapper when you have something positive to say. As all previous posts of yours ties up nicely with the crap you’ve ever written, not saying that you are wrong on revenue.
 
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Maybe come back from hotcrapper when you have something positive to say. As all previous posts of yours ties up nicely with the crap you’ve ever written, not saying that you are wrong on revenue.

It's always the same.. no news *whinge* positive news *whinge* These types criticize everything in life and I highly doubt they are perfect in any shape or form. I bet they fail to indicate off roundabouts, then have a go at others for not doing it.
 
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It's always the same.. no news *whinge* positive news *whinge* These types criticize everything in life and I highly doubt they are perfect in any shape or form. I bet they fail to indicate off roundabouts, then have a go at others for not doing it.
That’s what I’m talking about man… soon they will complain about Seans haircut .. “its not how a ceo should look like”
 
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Maybe come back from hotcrapper when you have something positive to say. As all previous posts of yours ties up nicely with the crap you’ve ever written, not saying that you are wrong on revenue.
Come back when I have something positive to say hahah. Jesus. Ok only positive reinforcement is allowed on this site still I see. I don’t use HC but thanks mate. Keep up the cheerleading with the Pom poms and ignore that facts that our revenue is still dirt and we still do not have a meaningful customer contract.
 
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It's always the same.. no news *whinge* positive news *whinge* These types criticize everything in life and I highly doubt they are perfect in any shape or form. I bet they fail to indicate off roundabouts, then have a go at others for not doing it.
I have my money invested in the company so yes when they aren’t performing to the level people expect of them they then yes people will whinge.
 
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I have my money invested in the company so yes when they aren’t performing to the level people expect of them they then yes people will whinge.

Ou goodie another one to put on ignore.
 
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“For the last 20 years, Gaisler’s space-grade microprocessors have been successfully deployed to every planet of our solar system in missions from ESA as well as most other space agencies,” said Sandi Habinc, General Manager at Frontgrade Gaisler, a Frontgrade company. “Together with BrainChip, we evaluated the Akida IP and decided that the next step of licensing it would beneficially augment our future space processors with neuromorphic AI.”
 
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Ou goodie another one to put on ignore.
Another one for Zeebot I think 🤔
 
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I have my money invested in the company so yes when they aren’t performing to the level people expect of them they then yes people will whinge.
You do realize that there’s only positive news to report right now, and everyone who is truly invested here is happy about every positive development? It seems, however, that you’re rather unhappy about the fact that things are moving forward. And that, in turn, makes one wonder if you might secretly be a shorter, trying to push the price down like the others. But sooner or later, you’re going to burn your fingers. Karma, my friend. Goodbye. Penny packer what a nickname
 
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Tyr agreement for a second product states €150,000 OR 15%. It doesn't state whose option that is. I would strongly lean toward to 15%.

SC
Further more should lt nor say about a second product: €150,000 + 10% OR 15%. Just doesn't make sense to me.

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Further more should lt nor say about a second product: €150,000 + 10% OR 15%. Just doesn't make sense to me.

SC
Hi SC,

The way I read it, Frontgrade have the option to purchase the license for €150,000 (no royalty to BRN) or not pay a license fee and instead give BRN a 15% royalty.

I have emailed Tony D. to confirm if there is any license fee attached to this deal and whether the €150,000 mentioned is part of the money mentioned in the last 4C. (ie part of the €190,000 from FG & Airbus)
 
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