Emerging AI semiconductor leader PIMIC is set to unveil its latest technological advancements at the TSMC 2025 North America Technology Symposium on April 23, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. As part of the event’s prestigious Innovation Zone, PIMIC will present its cutting-edge AI acceleration platform, Jetstreme, alongside the CLARITY NC100—a high-efficiency Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) chip. Both innovations, developed using TSMC’s advanced semiconductor process technology, promise to redefine Edge AI capabilities with scalable performance, ultra-low power consumption, and transformative applications in autonomous systems and robotics.
1. The Jetstreme AI Acceleration Platform
At the core of PIMIC’s innovation is Jetstreme™️, an advanced processing-in-memory (PIM) solution designed for large AI models deployed on local edge devices. By leveraging TSMC’s cutting-edge process nodes, Jetstreme™️ achieves at least a 10× improvement in power, performance, and area (PPA) compared to traditional solutions. This breakthrough enables real-time AI capabilities for applications that demand high-speed processing, such as robotics, autonomous systems, and more.
Features of Jetstreme™️:
- PetaOPS-Class Performance: Jetstreme™️-based silicon can deliver performance exceeding 1,000 TOPS, making it capable of executing demanding AI workloads on local edge devices in real-time.
- High Efficiency: The platform is engineered to deliver scalable performance while significantly reducing energy consumption, making it ideal for edge applications where power constraints are critical.
- Seamless Scalability: Designed to scale with TSMC’s industry-leading process nodes, Jetstreme™️ ensures that it can evolve alongside advancing technologies.
PIMIC’s Jetstreme™️ solution addresses the growing demand for agentic AI, which is essential for the next generation of autonomous and robotics systems. With its unparalleled performance and efficiency, Jetstreme™️ stands to revolutionize the deployment of AI on the edge.
2. CLARITY™️ NC100: AI-Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
In addition to Jetstreme™️, PIMIC will showcase its CLARITY™️ NC100 chip—a highly efficient Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) solution powered by AI. The CLARITY™️ NC100 is designed to provide superior noise suppression using just a single microphone, offering a level of performance and efficiency unmatched in the industry.
Features of CLARITY™️ NC100:
- Industry-Leading Efficiency: The CLARITY™️ NC100 chip operates at an incredibly low power consumption of only 150µA, making it ideal for portable and battery-powered devices.
- Advanced Noise Suppression: The chip leverages AI algorithms to deliver superior environmental noise cancellation, enhancing user experience in noisy environments.
- Compact and Cost-Effective: The chip’s design makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from wearables and mobile devices to smart home products and consumer electronics.
With this cutting-edge ENC chip, PIMIC is addressing the increasing need for enhanced audio quality in real-world environments, providing businesses with the tools needed to create high-performance audio devices at an ultra-low power cost.
3. The Significance of TSMC’s Role in PIMIC’s Innovations
The collaboration with TSMC is a critical enabler for PIMIC’s breakthroughs. TSMC’s state-of-the-art semiconductor process technology powers the Jetstreme™️ and CLARITY™️ NC100 chips, providing PIMIC with the ability to push the boundaries of Edge AI and AI-driven devices. By tapping into TSMC’s cutting-edge nodes, PIMIC is able to scale its AI solutions to meet the growing demands of modern edge computing.
Benefits of TSMC’s Process Technology:
- Advanced Manufacturing Nodes: TSMC’s leading-edge manufacturing technologies enable PIMIC to develop highly efficient, scalable solutions with low power consumption.
- Enhanced AI Capabilities: The ability to integrate AI processing directly into silicon at the edge opens up new possibilities for real-time, autonomous decision-making across industries.
PIMIC’s presence at TSMC’s Innovation Zone is a testament to the transformative potential of their AI semiconductor technologies and their partnership with one of the most recognized names in the semiconductor industry.
4. The Road Ahead: PIMIC’s Vision for the Future of Edge AI
As AI continues to reshape industries, PIMIC is committed to delivering next-generation technologies that bridge the gap between computational power and efficiency. By showcasing innovations like Jetstreme™️ and CLARITY™️ NC100 at the TSMC 2025 Symposium, PIMIC aims to push the boundaries of what is possible with edge AI and semiconductor technology.
Subi Krishnamurthy, CEO and CTO of PIMIC, emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Being invited to exhibit in the Innovation Zone at the TSMC Technology Symposium is an incredible honor and a testament to the work our team has done to push the boundaries of Edge AI. We are proud to demonstrate how TSMC’s technology is helping us deliver scalable, ultra-efficient, and transformative AI chips for a wide range of real-world applications.”
Looking ahead, PIMIC aims to explore new opportunities for collaboration, engaging with ecosystem partners to expand the reach and impact of its AI solutions across industries.
PIMIC’s presentation at the TSMC 2025 North America Technology Symposium marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Edge AI and semiconductor innovation. With the Jetstreme AI acceleration platform and CLARITY™️ NC100 chip, PIMIC is setting the stage for a new era of AI-powered edge devices, offering unparalleled efficiency, performance, and scalability. The event provides a unique opportunity for PIMIC to showcase its cutting-edge technologies, engage with industry leaders, and chart the course for the future of AI semiconductors.
