Bitmain, the crypto, , and AI development company, today announced its next-generation 7nm ASIC chip, BM1397, which achieves new benchmarks in performance, chip area and energy efficiency for such as () and Cash (BCH), that use the SHA256 algorithm for their Proof of Work (PoW).
The new BM1397 chip requires lower power and can offer an energy consumption to computing ratio as low as 30J/TH. This is a 28.6% improvement in power efficiency in comparison with Bitmain’s previous 7nm chip, the BM1391. To achieve this, Bitmain’s engineering team has thoroughly customized the chip design to optimize its architecture, circuit, and economics. The chip is made using TSMC’s 7nm FinFET process.
The BM1397 showcases Bitmain’s improvements in chip design methodology and deep understanding of the most advanced semiconductor fabrication technologies.
Today’s announcement follows Bitmain’s on-going commitment to the development of high-performance computing chips and is a part of its aim to help advance the ecosystem. Bitmain’s innovations enable anyone, anywhere to mine and benefit from . The BM1397, part of Bitmain’s growing chip portfolio, is designed to bring a better experience and aims to set a new benchmark in ASIC chip technology.
Founded in 2013, Bitmain transforms computing by building industry-defining technology in , , and artificial intelligence (AI). Bitmain leads the industry in the production of integrated circuits for , as well as hardware under the Antminer brand. The company also operates the largest pools worldwide—Antpool.com and .com. Bitmain technology supports a wide range of platforms and start-ups.
Published at Tue, 19 Feb 2019 04:19:23 +0000
