NVIDIA Reveals Most Powerful Chip for AI: Blackwell Beast
B200 blows the H100 out of the water. B200 boasts 20 petaflops of AI compute compared to H100's 4 petaflops (at FP4 precision). That's a 4x improvement.
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Chinese Foundry XMC, a Subsidiary of YMTC To Foray into HBM; for AI Applications
The project reportedly involves using 3D chip stacking technology and acquiring 16 sets of equipment to reach a monthly production target of 3,000 wafers.
5 Major Highlights from Nvidia GTC 2024
NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference (GTC) has long been a cornerstone event in the tech industry, offering a platform for groundbreaking innovations and cutting-edge developments in the world of GPU & AI.
China’s AI Ambitions: How Are Researchers Getting Banned Nvidia H100 Chips?
Notably, the involvement of 4paradigm, previously embroiled in controversies over attempts to acquire US technology for military purposes, adds a layer of complexity and scrutiny to these endeavors.
China Urges EV Makers to Buy Local Chips as US Clash Deepens
China previously had an informal goal for automakers to source 20% of their chips domestically by 2025. The current push suggests they might be aiming for a more aggressive target.
Infineon Files Patent Lawsuit Against Chinese Innoscience Over GaN Technology
The patent is related to Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, a crucial element in Infineon's power semiconductor devices.
MIT Scientists Pave the Way for Super-Efficient Electronics using Spintronics
Similar to how transistors function in switching between binary states (0s and 1s) in conventional computing, these magnetic switching devices can perform the same task but with enhanced efficiency and potentially lower energy consumption.
A New China Chip Could Reshape How We Connect Forever: Light Speed Internet Coming Soon?
These devices use light signals to transmit data, potentially offering much faster communication speeds than traditional methods.
Pentagon Rejects $2.5 Billion Chip Grant for Intel: Commerce Left Holding the Bag?
The Department of Commerce, originally tasked with disbursing CHIPS Act grants, is now accountable for covering the entire $3.5 billion cost, rather than just the $1 billion initially allocated plus the Pentagon's funding.
Philippines has an Ambitious Plan to Train 128,000 Semiconductor Professionals by 2028
The semiconductor sector contributes 60% to the country's export turnover.
