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Making larger monolithic silicon doesn't get 2x as expensive to get 2x as large. Bigger silicon is massively more expensive. I'm not sure that making each piece
by idiotsecant 2y ago
Making larger monolithic silicon doesn't get 2x as expensive to get 2x as large. Bigger silicon is massively more expensive. I'm not sure that making each piece require a large chunk of perfect wafer is a fantastic idea, especially when you're looking to unseat juggernauts who have a great deal of experience making high quality product already.
- phonon 2y agoIt is designed to handle defects. https://www.servethehome.com/cerebras-wafer-scale-engine-ai-chip-is-largest-ever/#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20defects%20are,wires%20to%20handle%20these%20defects https://www.servethehome.com/cerebras-wafer-scale-engine-ai-....
- sitkack 2y ago0.5% overheads for defects. You are not correct.