NXP says 5nm chips for vehicles due out by 2025

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NXP Semiconductors NV anticipates the release of its first 5-nanometer automotive-grade chip, manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), within 1.5 years, responding to the surging demand for improved computing and energy efficiency in connected vehicles. The move represents a significant leap from their current 16-nanometer technology. Chief Technology Executive Lars Reger disclosed the timeline during a media briefing in Taipei, marking his first visit to Taiwan since the COVID-19 outbreak. The new chip, boasting 4 billion transistors, will enhance network connectivity and computing performance. NXP is also collaborating with TSMC, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Infineon Technologies AG to establish a semiconductor fab in Germany for car chips.
Taipei Times

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