He Tingbo

He Tingbo, often referred to as Huawei's 'chip queen', is a key figure in the company's semiconductor ambitions. She recently took the stage to introduce Huawei's Tau (τ) Scaling Law, a new chip development framework. This unveiling is particularly significant as it demonstrates Huawei's strategy to compete in the advanced semiconductor market despite facing US sanctions that restrict access to cutting-edge chipmaking tools. The new scaling law and associated technology aim to achieve transistor performance comparable to a 1.4-nanometre process node, a leading edge in semiconductor development, without relying on advancements in lithography. This development highlights Huawei's drive towards self-reliance in its semiconductor ecosystem and its efforts to narrow the technological gap with industry leaders like TSMC and Samsung.