Huawei's chief semiconductor scientist Liao Heng gave a long interview. He discussed the physical limits of scaling modern computing chips. The industry has long relied on a constant increase in crystal size. Manufacturers also increased transistor density and memory capacity. High-bandwidth memory speeds up data exchange. However, an infinite increase in these parameters is technically impossible. Liao Heng noted that the industry is approaching its physical limit. Further pressure on the size of the crystal will cause serious technical difficulties. Current design methods will soon exhaust their basic potential. Manufacturers will have to look for completely new approaches to architecture. This applies to all major developers of artificial intelligence systems. Modern accelerators require huge amounts of RAM. The industry must prepare in advance for the technological paradigm shift.

Huawei is developing its own approach called Tau Scaling Law. This technique shifts the focus from simply reducing transistors. Engineers will focus on reducing the transmission time of electrical signals. Specialists optimize the interaction between the parts of the computing system. LogicFolding technology has become an important element of the new strategy. It allows you to distribute critical logic circuits across multiple layers. This solution significantly reduces data transmission delays. Huawei first introduced this concept at a conference in May. The company plans to achieve high transistor density by 2031. The first smartphone chip with this technology will be released soon. Engineers are actively testing prototypes of new multilayer structures. This will create more efficient computing clusters.

Restrictions on the purchase of equipment forced engineers to look for workarounds. The most modern lithographic equipment is not available to regional manufacturers. Companies compensate for the shortage of resources by more complex design of microchips. Liao Heng linked the new approach to the architecture of neural networks. Developers have to trade design complexity for less consumption. The scientist positively assessed DeepSeek's architectural solutions. Its specialists successfully train models with limited computing power. Huawei also promises to release new Ascend chips every year. The performance of these hardware solutions will double annually. The formation of independent production chains will become the norm for the industry. The industry is gradually moving towards new design standards. Alternative methods ensure the stable development of the semiconductor field.