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中文(ZH) 龙芯中科:拟募资不超23亿元用于基于Xnm工艺的信息化芯片研发及产业化项目等

Loongson Technology to raise 2.3B yuan for advanced chip R&D

Loongson Technology plans to raise up to 2.3 billion yuan to fund the R&D and industrialization of chips using Xnm process technology. The funds will also support the development of key CPU and GPU technologies. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of supply chains and provide strategic support for national development and security. AI

IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development of advanced chips, potentially impacting AI hardware capabilities and competition.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a major Chinese chip manufacturer to advance its R&D. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Loongson Technology to raise 2.3B yuan for advanced chip R&D

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Loongson Zhongke: Plans to raise no more than 2.3 billion yuan for R&D and industrialization projects of information chips based on Xnm process, etc.

    36氪获悉,龙芯中科公告,公司拟募集资金总额不超过23亿元,扣除发行费用后用于基于Xnm工艺的信息化芯片研发及产业化项目、CPU关键核心技术研发项目、通用GPU关键核心技术研发项目及补充流动资金。