AI Computing

3nm DSP Silicon Photonics Solution Drives 20% Efficiency Leap in 1.6T Optical Modules!

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3nm DSP Silicon Photonics Solution Drives 20% Efficiency Leap in 1.6T Optical Modules!

Recently, optical communication technology pioneer Acacia Communications launched a revolutionary product lineup—the Kibo 1.6Tbps PAM4 DSP chip and 200G/channel silicon photonic engine based on 3nm process technology, marking the official entry of high-speed optical interconnect technology into the single-wave 200G era. This solution addresses the stringent demands of AI computing clusters, achieving dual breakthroughs in … Read more

Resource Allocation Shift: The RISC-V Journey of Major Chip Manufacturers

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Resource Allocation Shift: The RISC-V Journey of Major Chip Manufacturers

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Zhou Kaiyang), for any major chip manufacturer, the choice of Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) is made with great caution. The ISA not only determines the ease of chip development but also dictates the software and development ecosystem tied to it, potentially impacting market competition. However, in this crucial … Read more

Longxin’s New Processor Successfully Taped Out, Marking a Major Breakthrough for Domestic Chips! 8-Core 2.5GHz Frequency, 30 SPEC Score, Doubling Graphics Performance, AI Computing Power Reaches 8 TOPS

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Longxin's New Processor Successfully Taped Out, Marking a Major Breakthrough for Domestic Chips! 8-Core 2.5GHz Frequency, 30 SPEC Score, Doubling Graphics Performance, AI Computing Power Reaches 8 TOPS

Introduction: A “Chip” Breakthrough After 20 Years of Hard Work In December 2024, Loongson Technology announced the successful tape-out of the 3B6000M processor, featuring an 8-core architecture with a frequency of 2.5GHz and a self-developed GPU, achieving a SPEC score exceeding 30. This data has sent shockwaves through the international semiconductor community, representing a significant … Read more

Samsung Exynos 2400 Chip GPU Benchmark Revealed, Slightly Lower than Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

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Samsung Exynos 2400 Chip GPU Benchmark Revealed, Slightly Lower than Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

This year, Samsung held the Galaxy Global New Product Launch Conference. The new Galaxy S23 series smartphones and Galaxy Book 3 series laptops were officially unveiled at the event. In terms of core specifications, the entire Galaxy S23 series is equipped with the second-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform upgrade, specifically the second-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile … Read more

Introduction to the Embedded Linux RK3399 Platform

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Introduction to the Embedded Linux RK3399 Platform

1. Overview The RK3399 is a high-performance SoC (System on Chip) launched by Rockchip, widely used in embedded Linux devices such as smart terminals, industrial control, edge computing, and AI visual processing. It adopts the big.LITTLE architecture, integrating dual-core Cortex-A72 + quad-core Cortex-A53, and is equipped with a powerful Mali-T860MP4 GPU, providing excellent computing and … Read more

RISC-V High-Performance Era Has Arrived: XuanTie Shines Again

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(Source: Semiconductor Industry Observation) After more than a decade of accumulation, RISC-V has transformed from an emerging force to a backbone of the industry. On one hand, more and more major companies that previously focused solely on other architectures have entered this field and delivered impressive results. For instance, Qualcomm has shipped 650 million RISC-V … Read more

NPU Integration Across Various Hardware: Lenovo Showcases AI Monitor and USB-C Stick Prototype

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NPU Integration Across Various Hardware: Lenovo Showcases AI Monitor and USB-C Stick Prototype

Lenovo showcased two concept validation devices at MWC, both of which are AI PC peripherals. These devices are equipped with independent NPU, capable of injecting AI computing power into older devices without integrated NPU, providing support for local inference of large models. The monitor, which has a built-in NPU, not only provides AI computing power … Read more

Market Competition and Localization Process of Automotive SoC Chips

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Market Competition and Localization Process of Automotive SoC Chips

In 2024, the global intelligent driving SoC market is expected to exceed $10 billion, reaching an estimated $28.306 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 43.11%. 01 Intelligent Driving SoC Chips Market Demand Generally, different vehicle models from manufacturers have different market positioning, which determines the price range of the models. Models … Read more