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MediaTek to Tape Out 2nm Chip at TSMC in Sept, MediaTek CEO Says
- MediaTek plans to tape out its first 2-nanometer chip at TSMC's foundry in September 2025, targeting smartphones and high-end markets.
- This development follows MediaTek's focus on leveraging global talent, especially Indian software experts, rather than responding to geopolitical factors.
- MediaTek's chip aims to deliver a 25 percent power efficiency gain and 15 percent performance improvement over its predecessor and will be a high-volume product.
- CEO Rick Tsai emphasized the company's partnership with TSMC, plans to compete with Qualcomm's 2nm chipsets, and highlighted MediaTek's AI capabilities suitable for future 6G technology.
- MediaTek's tape-out marks a significant step toward releasing next-generation flagship chips likely by late 2025 or 2026, potentially influencing handset pricing and market competition.
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