Nvidia to launch China-focused AI chip in Q2 2024

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U.S. chipmaker Nvidia plans to begin mass production in the second quarter of 2024 of an artificial intelligence (AI) chip it designed for China to comply with U.S. export rules, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

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08 Jan 2024

The H20 chip is the most powerful of three China-focused chips Nvidia developed to meet restrictions announced in October.

It was originally scheduled for launch last November but that plan was delayed, with sources telling Reuters at the time that the delay was due to issues server manufacturers were having in integrating the chip.

One of the people said initial production volume will be limited, with Nvidia set to primarily fulfil orders for major customers.

Both people declined to be identified as the information was confidential. Nvidia declined to comment.

Reuters previously reported, citing sources, that Chinese companies are reluctant to buy the downgraded H20 and are testing domestic alternatives amid fear the U.S. could again tighten restrictions. Last year search engine leader Baidu ordered AI chips from Huawei