• Hynix Infusion Helps Semidynamics Diversify into AI Chips

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    Memory giant SK Hynix has invested in RISC-V supplier Semidynamics, helping the CPU designer expand into chips, boards, and systems for data-center AI inference. The Spanish startup joins Arm and fellow European RISC-V supplier Codasip in moving beyond IP. Semidynamics Evolves from RISC-V IP to AI Systems Semidynamics began as a design services company. It continue reading


  • Codasip Pivots Away from RISC-V IP

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    Following a year-long process to sell the company, RISC-V licensor Codasip restructured this month. On Semiconductor (Onsemi) has acquired the CPU design (IP) operation, and we expect it to use the Codasip cores in its chips and those of its ASIC customers. Codasip continues, licensing its CPU-customization tool to Onsemi, licensing its Cheri security technology, continue reading


  • BWR 11: GTC and OFC

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    In this episode of the Byrne-Wheeler Report, hosts Joe and Bob discuss the latest developments in processors and interconnect, with a focus on data center infrastructure. Recorded shortly after major industry conferences GTC and OFC, the discussion offers an insider’s perspective on how the industry is racing to meet the demands of generative AI. The continue reading


  • Arm Chips Are Back, and This Time They Mean Business

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    Arm has entered the chip market with the AGI processor. Featuring 136 Neoverse cores and PCIe Gen6, it aims to outperform x86 servers by 2× per rack. continue reading


  • What the Heck is a Groq?

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    Groq was one of many companies to realize that GPUs suboptimally execute neural networks. But like other NPU companies, it also failed to anticipate how AI models were changing. Groq’s technical shortcomings, along with the software and other challenges NPU startups face, diminished its products’ appeal to most customers. In a reversal, the strength-weakness duality continue reading


  • Meta Bares MTIA Roadmap, Accelerates NPU Development

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    Tamping down speculation about the viability of its MTIA AI accelerator, Meta has disclosed its roadmap for the NPU family. The company is speeding up the pace at which it introduces new versions, revealing plans to deploy three designs this year and next after recently deploying its third-generation MTIA300. We believe the first MTIA (now continue reading



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