<p>➀ The programmable logic sector (FPGA) outperformed the semiconductor market in 2008 but faces challenges competing with ASICs, with ASICs holding a significantly larger revenue share ($24B vs. FPGA's $3.6B);</p><p>➀ Industry leaders debate FPGA's potential in consumer markets, with SiliconBlue and Actel emphasizing low-power, cost-effective solutions (e.g., 2–20μW consumption, $1–$3 pricing) to revive FPGA growth against ASICs;</p><p>➁ The future of programmables may hinge on optimizing differentiation from ASICs through power efficiency rather than integrating fixed functionalities.</p>