Japan's Aisin says it developed new AI chip cutting energy use by 98%
Aisin, in collaboration with Tohoku University, developed an MRAM-based semiconductor claiming 98% lower power consumption than comparable existing chips to improve automotive data processing.
Japanese automotive parts supplier Aisin announced on Monday that it has developed a new semiconductor in collaboration with Tohoku University. The chip utilizes magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) technology and consumes approximately 98% less power than similar existing chips, according to the company. This breakthrough is expected to help process large amounts of data more efficiently, potentially improving AI capabilities within vehicles.
As reported by Nikkei Asia, Aisin stated that the chip achieves significant energy savings by combining magnetic technology with efficient memory architecture. MRAM is a type of non-volatile memory that retains data without continuous power supply, unlike traditional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). It remains unclear when the chip will enter mass production or which specific vehicle models will incorporate it.