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 ===== Frequently Asked Questions =====
-==== Does RVX include RTL simulation or FPGA prototyping capabilities? ====
-Yes, it is supported.\\
-However, the tools themselves must be purchased from the respective vendors,\\
-as we are unable to provide them.
 ==== Can I easily build an SoC with just the RVX tool, even without prior knowledge of SoC design? ====
 No, RVX is intended to support users who are already familiar with SoC development.\\
 The required knowledge must be obtained through other courses or learning resources.
+==== Does RVX include RTL simulation or FPGA prototyping capabilities? ====
+Yes, it is supported.\\
+However, the license tools themselves must be purchased from the respective vendors,\\
+as we are unable to provide them.
 ==== How can I fabricate an actual chip using RVX? ====
 RVX includes all RTL components necessary for SoC design, including the top-level module.\\
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 Therefore, to fabricate an actual chip,\\
 you must replace these black-box components with those supplied by a contracted design house.
+==== Is it possible to fabricate a chip in a university research lab?====
+It is almost impossible due to the cost issue.\\
+Unlike a small IP block that a university lab might submit via MPW,\\
+an RVX-generated SoC is significantly larger and more complex.\\
+Fabricating such a chip requires professional support from a design house,\\
+which typically costs several hundred thousand USD, making it impractical for most university laboratories.