Huawei announces chip design breakthrough targeting 1.4nm density by 2031 (nbcnews.com)
- Huawei targets 1.4nm equivalent transistor density by 2031.
- LogicFolding: 2D circuits folded into 3D vertical stacks.
- Tau Scaling Law introduced as alternative to Moore's Law.
- No independent performance data provided; challenges remain.
- Nvidia CEO concedes Chinese chip market to Huawei.
"Huawei announced at a Shanghai tech conference a chip design breakthrough aimed at achieving transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometer processes by 2031. The breakthrough uses 'LogicFolding,' stacking 2D circuits into 3D vertical structures, bypassing the need for extreme ultraviolet lithography machines restricted by U.S. sanctions. The company also introduced the Tau Scaling Law, a departure from Moore's Law. No independent performance data was provided. Challenges include thermal management and lack of traditional tools. Nvidia CEO acknowledged losing the Chinese chip market to Huawei."
no comments yet.