chiplet
CHIP-let
Definition
A small, specialized integrated circuit module designed to be combined with other similar modules on a single package to create a larger, more complex processor.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of the English noun 'chip' (referring to a microchip) and the diminutive suffix '-let', meaning small or little. It emerged in the semiconductor industry to describe the shift from monolithic single-die design to modular, multi-die architectures.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe AMD's strategy of assembling GPUs and other processors from smaller, modular silicon components rather than a single large die. This approach allows for scalable, cost-effective manufacturing across different product segments.
AMD UDNA May Replace RDNA as CDNA 5 Signals a Unified GPU Architecture
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