Rapidus Corporation and Tenstorrent Inc. recently announced a strategic cooperation agreement, and the two parties will work together to develop AI edge device semiconductor intellectual property based on 2nm logic semiconductors. This cooperation marks an important step in the semiconductor industry in the field of AI edge computing and will promote performance breakthroughs in the next generation of smart devices.
As a leader in RISC-V CPU IP technology, Tenstorrent's innovative architecture will provide strong technical support for cooperative projects. Through in-depth technical cooperation with Rapidus, both parties will accelerate the development of cutting-edge devices for the future, bringing revolutionary solutions to AI edge computing.
Rapidus is building its first advanced logic semiconductor production facility in Japan with 2 nanometers and below. This major project is expected to start a trial production line in 2025 and achieve large-scale mass production in 2027. This layout will not only enhance Japan's competitiveness in the field of semiconductor manufacturing, but will also inject new vitality into the global semiconductor supply chain.
This cooperation will also promote the comprehensive improvement of Japan's industrial strength. Rapidus plans to strengthen cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights with multiple partners, build a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and lay a solid foundation for the sustainable development of Japan's science and technology industry.
With the rapid development of AI technology, the demand for high-performance and low-power chips in edge computing devices is growing. The cooperation between Rapidus and Tenstorrent will promote the application of 2nm process technology in AI edge devices, bringing breakthrough progress in smart homes, autonomous driving, industrial Internet of Things and other fields.
This strategic cooperation not only reflects the forward-looking layout of the semiconductor industry, but also demonstrates Japan's ambitions in the field of advanced manufacturing. By integrating the technological and resource advantages of both parties, Rapidus and Tenstorrent will bring innovative impetus to the global semiconductor industry and push AI edge computing technology to a new height.
In the future, with the maturity of 2nm process technology and the popularization of AI edge devices, the results of Rapidus and Tenstorrent's cooperation are expected to be widely used in multiple fields, providing strong support for the development of intelligent technology. This cooperation will also set a new benchmark for the innovative development of the semiconductor industry.