Huawei, despite US sanctions, is preparing a Kirin 9010 processor

Last year, due to US sanctions, the Taiwanese company TSMC had to stop producing processors

Huawei. But it looks like things aren't over with Kirin yet.

What's next

Insider Teme (RODENT950) states that Huawei is preparing a new mobile processor called Kirin 9010. It should replace the current Kirin 9000.

In addition, the new chip will be manufacturedbased on 3nm technology. TSMC previously said it plans to begin mass production of 3nm chips in the second half of 2022. Whether TSMC will be the manufacturer of the Kirin is still unknown, but in any case, Huawei still has time.

It is also unclear what Huawei will dowith US sanctions, because companies that use American technologies in their work (including TSMC) are prohibited from cooperating with Huawei. Perhaps the Chinese company is counting on a softening of sanctions, because on January 20, the new American President Joe Biden takes office.

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