MediaTek has announced that its 2nm chip will enter the tape-out phase in September. This new chip promises a performance boost of up to 15%, positioning the company to challenge industry leaders like Qualcomm and Apple head-on. Beyond the core smartphone business, MediaTek is expanding its advanced semiconductor technology into new markets such as automotive electronics (Dimensity Auto platform), IoT devices (Genio platform), AI-powered PCs, and data centers. The company is also deepening its collaboration in AI infrastructure with leading players like British firm Arm, aiming to integrate advanced AI capabilities across various product lines. The 2nm process technology, which will be used by MediaTek, could gradually find applications in products that demand both high performance and low power consumption. With its superior Power, Performance, Area (PPA) metrics, this technology is expected to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of a wide range of devices. As the 2nm era approaches, MediaTek’s progress is crucial in solidifying its position in the high-end market and intensifying competition with other leading firms. Industry observers and enthusiasts are closely watching this development, eager to see how it will influence the future of semiconductor technology. References: 1. Reuters: “MediaTek to Tape Out 2nm Chip with TSMC in September, CEO Says” 2. Tom's Hardware: “TSMC’s 2nm N2 Process Node Enters Production This Year, A16 and N2P Arriving Next Year” Author: He Hailong