The experiment to assemble "Baikal-M" chips (Baikal-M) in the Kaliningrad region has been halted due to a component shortage, according to Andrey Evdokimov, CEO of Baikal Electronics.
According to him, this concerns the packaging process, which is carried out at the final stage of processor assembly. Semiconductor crystals are placed in a protective case to protect them from damage, contact with the external environment, and the chip board. This operation requires high precision.
There are currently no crystals, or not enough of them, to assemble the chips and distribute them to partners. Therefore, we did not proceed with the development of the experiment, as there was no opportunity. Overall, I rate it positively and believe it was a step forward.
Evdokimov emphasized that the three-year experiment at the GS Nanotech facility in the Kaliningrad region showed positive results overall, but its further development is impossible.
The domestic eight-core "Baikal-M" processor (Baikal-M) was developed by Baikal Electronics. The core frequency is up to 1.5 GHz, and the power consumption is less than 35 W. The processor can be used in office computers, payment terminals, and ATMs, as well as in data storage systems, mini-servers, and industrial computers and equipment.