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Wayne Williams

Athena 1 is probably the most secure CPU ever designed - but I don't think the only European CPU will be good enough to challenge rivals when it launches in 2027

SiPearl Athena1.
  • Athena1 targets government, defense and aerospace with security-focused dual-use processor designs
  • SiPearl develops sovereign European CPU but faces global competition at 2027 release
  • Europe pushes for processor sovereignty while relying on TSMC manufacturing

French chip designer SiPearl has announced Athena1, a processor designed for both government and defense applications, as well as aerospace use cases.

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