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Huawei aims for 1.4nm chips despite US sanctions

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Huawei Technologies has announced a strategy to produce advanced semiconductors without relying on cutting-edge chipmaking equipment, which is currently inaccessible due to US sanctions. The company aims to achieve chip production equivalent to 1.4 nanometers by 2031, according to He Tingbo, president of Huawei's semiconductor business. This development could challenge industry leaders like TSMC, who currently dominate advanced chip manufacturing. AI

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Huawei aims for 1.4nm chips despite US sanctions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma ·

    Huawei seeks to match best chips without best chipmaking gear

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