如果您希望可以时常见面，欢迎标星收藏哦~ 根据外媒TECHPOWERUP 的报导，近日，日本富士通(Fujitsu) 在Technology Update 2025 的 活动上，介绍了未来MONAKA 系列处理器的未来发展。其中，除了开发更多核心的Arm 伺服器 处理器外，还计划直接内置AI 核心功能。 报导指出，富士通的MONAKA 处理器拥有采用Armv9-A 架构的核心，支援SVE2 指令集，提供 了可变长度的向量寄存器。其采用了小芯片设计，运用了CoWoS 系统级封装（SiP）和博通推出 的业界首个3.5D F2F 封装技术，具有4 个运算模组，每个拥有36 个增强型Armv9 核心，共计 144 个核心。双插槽就面的配置下，可扩展到每个节点288 个核心，平台也支援12 通道DDR5 记 忆体。 另外，MONAKA 采用了2 纳米制程技术，并使用混合铜键合（HCB）以Face 2 Face（F2F）方 式堆叠在采用5 纳米制程技术的SRAM 模组上。富士通会将计算模组、SRAM 模组还有I/O 模组 结合在一起，其中I/O 模组还整合了记忆体控制器，并支援CXL 3.0 和PCIe 6.0 标准的连 ...

Core Viewpoint - AMD is set to launch its next-generation Instinct MI450 graphics accelerator using 2nm process technology, aiming to compete directly with NVIDIA's Rubin chip series [1][3][6] Group 1: Product Specifications - The Instinct MI450 will utilize TSMC's 2nm technology for its accelerator core chip (XCD), while the active interposer chip (AID) and media interface chip (MID) will be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process [1][5] - MI450 is expected to deliver similar FP4/FP8 performance to NVIDIA's Rubin, but with 1.5 times the memory and bandwidth [3][5] - The MI400 series will integrate up to 432 GB of HBM4 memory, significantly enhancing bandwidth capabilities [7] Group 2: Market Positioning - AMD's data center operations head, Forrest Norrod, claims that MI450 will be the best solution for training, inference, distributed inference, and reinforcement learning, indicating confidence in competing with NVIDIA [6] - The MI450 is anticipated to be AMD's "Milan moment," referencing the significant leap made by AMD's EPYC server CPU series [6] - AMD plans to expand its rack options with the upcoming Helios system, which is expected to match the top configurations of NVIDIA's Rubin series [7] Group 3: Launch Timeline - The MI450 is projected to be released in 2026, coinciding with NVIDIA's launch of its next-generation Rubin series [7]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the advancements in semiconductor technology, particularly focusing on MediaTek's successful design of a flagship SoC using TSMC's 2nm process technology, which is expected to enter mass production by the end of next year [2][4]. Group 1: MediaTek's 2nm Process Technology - MediaTek has successfully completed the tape-out of its first flagship SoC utilizing TSMC's 2nm process technology, making it one of the first companies to adopt this advanced technology [2]. - The 2nm process technology features a new nanosheet transistor structure that enhances performance, power efficiency, and yield [4]. - Compared to the existing N3E process, TSMC's enhanced 2nm technology offers a 1.2x increase in logic density, up to an 18% performance improvement at the same power level, and approximately a 36% reduction in power consumption at the same speed [4].

Core Viewpoint - MediaTek has successfully completed the design tape-out of its first flagship SoC using TSMC's 2nm process technology, marking a significant milestone in their partnership and is expected to enter mass production by the end of next year [2][3] Group 1: Technology Advancements - TSMC's 2nm process technology introduces a new nanosheet transistor structure, enhancing performance, power efficiency, and yield [2] - Compared to the existing N3E process, the new technology increases logic density by 1.2 times, improves performance by up to 18% at the same power level, and reduces power consumption by approximately 36% at the same speed [2] Group 2: Strategic Collaboration - The collaboration between MediaTek and TSMC aims to maximize performance and energy efficiency across various applications, including mobile platforms, computing, automotive, and data centers [2][3] - MediaTek's General Manager highlighted the company's commitment to applying advanced semiconductor process technologies to diverse innovative solutions [2]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts believe that Apple could order up to $60 billion in chips from TSMC, potentially leading to TSMC generating up to NT$1 trillion in revenue by 2025, driven by Apple's increasing share in TSMC's production and the significance of TSMC's Arizona manufacturing facility [1][2]. Group 1: Revenue Projections - TSMC's revenue for 2024 is projected to be $90 billion, with significant growth expected from Apple's increasing share in TSMC's overall revenue [2]. - If Apple's orders materialize, its contribution to TSMC's revenue could rise dramatically, with analysts estimating Apple will purchase NT$624 billion worth of chips from TSMC in 2024 [2]. - By 2025, if Apple's orders reach NT$1 trillion, it could account for 60% of TSMC's revenue, with a projected range of NT$800 billion to NT$1 trillion, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 28% to 44% [2]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - The growth in Apple's orders is primarily attributed to the adoption of TSMC's latest chip manufacturing technologies, particularly the 3nm process, which saw a significant revenue increase from 9% to 22% year-over-year [1]. - TSMC's 2nm process, which is the most advanced globally, is expected to play a crucial role in increasing Apple's order value, as it utilizes updated nanosheet transistors, replacing the previous FinFET design [6]. - TSMC is competing with Samsung and Intel for dominance in 2nm technology, with Intel planning to start production of its 18A process in 2025 [6].