Sophgo, a company linked to cryptocurrency firm Bitmain, allegedly ordered chips similar to those found in the Huawei processor.
TechInsights had previously spotted a TSMC chip in the Ascend 910B; TSMC subsequently notified US and Taiwanese authorities and suspended Sophgo shipments pending further investigation. Sophgo has denied ties to Huawei, saying the company complied with the law and submitted a report to TSMC supporting its position.
The US Department of Commerce confirmed it was aware of the situation but declined to comment on the investigation. Huawei said it has not used TSMC chips since 2020 due to increased export controls. TSMC has verified compliance with these standards.
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Source: Ferra
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