Cambricon

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Cambricon Technologies is China's leading AI chip designer and one of the world's first companies dedicated exclusively to developing processors for artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and headquartered in Beijing, Cambricon went public on Shanghai's STAR Market in 2020, becoming one of the most prominent Chinese AI semiconductor companies. The company designs and develops a comprehensive portfolio of AI processors spanning cloud training and inference, edge computing, and intelligent terminal devices. Cambricon's flagship MLU (Machine Learning Unit) series processors target data center AI workloads, competing with NVIDIA's GPUs and other AI accelerators for training and deploying large-scale machine learning models. The MLU product line includes both training-focused chips like the MLU370 and inference-optimized processors like the MLU270, offering scalability from single-chip solutions to multi-chip clusters for enterprise and cloud deployments. For edge applications, Cambricon offers the Siyuan series of processors designed for intelligent cameras, robots, drones, and IoT devices requiring AI capabilities with constrained power budgets. The company has developed a complete AI computing ecosystem including the Neuware software development platform supporting major deep learning frameworks, optimized neural network libraries, and tools for model compression and deployment. Cambricon's technology is deployed across diverse industries including smart cities, autonomous driving, intelligent manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and consumer electronics. The company serves major Chinese technology firms, cloud service providers, and government agencies implementing AI infrastructure. As China pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency, Cambricon plays a strategic role in developing indigenous AI computing capabilities independent of foreign technology. With over 1,000 employees including leading AI and chip design engineers, Cambricon continues advancing AI processor architectures, software tools, and applications while expanding its market presence domestically and internationally.