Current AI chips face a transmission bottleneck where they’re pushing 200Gbps per lane, so even the slightest interference can affect performance. Possibly realizing that there needs to be a better way to maintain optimal server throughput, NVIDIA is reportedly looking at an unlikely material to tackle one of AI hardware’s biggest headaches; PTFE, better known by the brand name Teflon and as the coating on non-stick pans. PTFE wastes far less energy, making it suitable for achieving NVIDIA’s goals, but material complexity makes it difficult to employ Teflon was showcased at this year’s TPCA Show after NVIDIA displayed its latest […]
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