Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Mercedes-Benz Spins Out Chip Group Athos Silicon
Mercedes-Benz created a new company called Athos Silicon in Silicon Valley.
Athos Silicon will make special computer chips for self-driving cars, drones, and other vehicles.
These chips will use less power than older chips, which is good for electric cars.
Mercedes-Benz gave Athos Silicon some money and technology to help them get started.
Athos Silicon will be able to work with different car companies and not just Mercedes-Benz.
The new chips use tiny chip pieces called 'chiplets' that work together.
This is a more energy-efficient way to make computer chips for vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz spun out its chip group into a new company, Athos Silicon.
Athos Silicon will create energy-efficient chips for self-driving cars.
Athos Silicon received a significant investment and intellectual property from Mercedes-Benz.
The new company aims to collaborate with multiple carmakers.
Power savings are crucial, especially for electric vehicles.
- Who
- Mercedes-Benz and Athos Silicon
- What
- Mercedes-Benz spun out its chip group into a new company called Athos Silicon to develop energy-efficient chips.
- When
- September 26
- Where
- Santa Clara, California (Athos Silicon)
- Why
- To develop chips for self-driving cars that use less energy, particularly important for electric vehicles.
- Company Name
- Athos Silicon
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Parent Company
- Mercedes-Benz
- Focus
- Energy-efficient chips for self-driving cars
- Technology
- Chiplets
- CEO
- Charnjiv Bangar