Xiaomi has formed a new team with 1,000 workers to make its first custom chip, Xring. This team stays separate from Xiaomi, perhaps to avoid U.S. trade bans like those that hit Huawei. A working test version of the Xring chip appeared in March. The test version works just like the final product will, but it needs special staff passwords to see all its features.
Rumors say the Xring team might announce in May, though this could be delayed. Last year, Xiaomi reached an important stage with its first 3-nanometer chip design. The U.S. might already know about these plans. There is worry that other Chinese companies might use similar advanced chip technology, which could reduce America's lead in this field.
Keeping Xring apart from Xiaomi might help avoid unwanted attention. The company has cut costs in ways that have hurt the industry. If Xiaomi succeeds with its chip plans, other companies might try to make their chips as well. This could start a trend where more companies try to stop depending on chip makers like Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Rumors say the Xring team might announce in May, though this could be delayed. Last year, Xiaomi reached an important stage with its first 3-nanometer chip design. The U.S. might already know about these plans. There is worry that other Chinese companies might use similar advanced chip technology, which could reduce America's lead in this field.
Keeping Xring apart from Xiaomi might help avoid unwanted attention. The company has cut costs in ways that have hurt the industry. If Xiaomi succeeds with its chip plans, other companies might try to make their chips as well. This could start a trend where more companies try to stop depending on chip makers like Qualcomm and MediaTek.
