Tesla's AI5 Chip Ready to Enter Production

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Tesla has reportedly completed the tape-out stage of its latest-generation AI5 artificial intelligence chip and is ready to enter production in the near future.

Arena EV reported on Monday (12 July) that the development marks an important step in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology for future Tesla electric vehicles.

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk had earlier announced in mid-April via the X platform that the AI5 design had been completed.

In the semiconductor industry, tape-out is the final design stage before a chip goes into production.

After developers complete the circuit design, the semiconductor manufacturer translates it into a manufacturing design ready for fabrication facilities.

Samsung has also revealed that the AI5 will be produced using its SF2T manufacturing process featuring 2-nanometre (nm) technology.

The information ends speculation over which fabrication technology would be used, following earlier suggestions that the chip was built on a 3nm process.

The facility has been prepared as the production base for Tesla’s 2nm chips, which is also said to become the foundation for developing the next-generation AI6 chip.

For Tesla, AI chips are a critical component as they act as the processing brain for various ADAS and FSD features.

Beyond boosting vehicles’ computing capability, Tesla has also continued to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain.

The strategy is expected to safeguard the continuity of Tesla vehicle production whilst supporting the accelerated development of autonomous driving technology, which requires massive data-processing capability.