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An '''application-specific integrated circuit''' (abbreviated as '''ASIC''') is an [[wikipedia:integrated circuit|integrated circuit]] (IC) customized for a particular use, rather than intended for general-purpose use. In [[Mining hardware comparison|Bitcoin mining hardware]], ASICs were the next step of development after [[Why a GPU mines faster than a CPU|CPUs, GPUs]] and [[FPGA|FPGAs]].  Capable of easily outperforming the aforementioned platforms for Bitcoin [[mining]] in both speed and efficiency, all Bitcoin mining hardware that is practical in use will make use of one or more Bitcoin ([[Block hashing algorithm|SHA256d]]) ASICs.
 
An '''application-specific integrated circuit''' (abbreviated as '''ASIC''') is an [[wikipedia:integrated circuit|integrated circuit]] (IC) customized for a particular use, rather than intended for general-purpose use. In [[Mining hardware comparison|Bitcoin mining hardware]], ASICs were the next step of development after [[Why a GPU mines faster than a CPU|CPUs, GPUs]] and [[FPGA|FPGAs]].  Capable of easily outperforming the aforementioned platforms for Bitcoin [[mining]] in both speed and efficiency, all Bitcoin mining hardware that is practical in use will make use of one or more Bitcoin ([[Block hashing algorithm|SHA256d]]) ASICs.
  
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While there are many Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturers, some of these should be seen as [[wikipedia:Systems integrator|systems integrators]] - using the ASIC chips manufactured by other parties, and combining them with other electronic components on a board to form the Bitcoin mining hardware.
 
While there are many Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturers, some of these should be seen as [[wikipedia:Systems integrator|systems integrators]] - using the ASIC chips manufactured by other parties, and combining them with other electronic components on a board to form the Bitcoin mining hardware.
  
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== Bitcoin ASICs - developers and specifications ==
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== Bitcoin ASIC development pace ==
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<div style="width:100%; text-align:right; margin-top:-2em">back to: [[#top|top]]</div>
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[[{{ns:file}}:Asic-cointerra-goldstrike-timeline.png|frame|x150px|CoinTerra Goldstrike timeline]]
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The pace at which Bitcoin ASICs have been developed, for a previously non-existent market, has seen some academic interest.  One paper titled ''"Bitcoin and The Age of Bespoke Silicon"'' notes:
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{{quote|We examined the Bitcoin hardware movement, which led to the development of customized silicon ASICs without the support of any major company. The users self-organized and self-financed the hardware and software development, bore the risks and fiduciary issues, evaluated business plans, and braved the task of developing expensive chips on extremely low budgets. This is unheard of in modern times, where last-generation chip efforts are said to cost $100 million or more|Michael Bedford Taylor, University of California|http://cseweb.ucsd.edu/~mbtaylor/papers/bitcoin_taylor_cases_2013.pdf}}
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The Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies online course by Princeton University notes:
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{{quote|The amazing thing about Bitcoin ASICs is that, as hard as they were to design, analysts who have looked at this have said this may be the fastest turnaround time - essentially in the history of integrated circuits - for specifying a problem, which is mining Bitcoins, and turning it around to have a working chip in people's hands.|Joseph Bonneau, Postdoctoral research associate, Princeton University|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v&#61;jXerV3f5jN8#t&#61;26m40s}}
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A timeline overview for [[CoinTerra]]'s Goldstrike 1 chip also shows this as 8 months between founding the company and shipping a product.
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== Bitcoin ASIC specifications ==
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<div style="width:100%; text-align:right; margin-top:-2em">back to: [[#top|top]]</div>
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[[{{ns:file}}:Asic-chart-efficiency vs hashrate.png|frame|x150px|Bitcoin ASIC efficiency vs hash rate]]
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A Bitcoin ASIC's specification could be seen as having a certain [[hash per second|hash rate]] (e.g. Gh/s) at a certain efficiency (e.g. J/Gh).  While cost is another factor, this is often a relatively fixed factor as the minimum cost of a chip will be determined by the fabrication process, while the maximum cost will be determined by market forces, which are outside of post-fabrication technological control.
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When reading the specifications for ASICs on this page is that they should be interpreted as being indicative, rather than authoritative.  Many of the figures will have come from the manufacturers, who will present their technology in the best light - be that high hash rates that in practice may not be very efficient and require additional cooling, or very high efficiency at a cost of hash rate and risking being slow in the race against [[difficulty]] adjustments.<br />
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Complicating the matter further is that Bitcoin ASICs can often be made to cater to both ends of the spectrum by varying the clock frequency and/or the power provided to the chip (often via a regulated voltage supply).  As such, chips can not be directly compared.
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=== Comparing Bitcoin ASICs ===
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Two proposals have been made in the past for attempts at comparing ASICs - Gh/mm² and η-factor.<br />
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'''Gh/mm²''' is a simple measure of the number of Gigahashes per second of the chip, divided by its die area (area of the the actual silicon).  This measure however does not take into account the [[wikipedia:Semiconductor device fabrication|node size]] which affects how many logical cells can fit in a given area.<br />
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As a result, [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119668 '''η-factor'''] was suggested at the BitcoinTalk Forums which attempts to take the node size into account, by multiplying the Gh/mm² value by the half the node size, three times.<br />
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Although the merit of these approaches can be debated, ultimately these figures are not as important as the ones that detail what is required to make an ASIC work.  If an ASIC requires highly stable power supply, then the power supply circuitry on a board may be more expensive than for another ASIC.  If the ASIC has a complex communications protocol, additional relatively expensive components may be required.  If an ASIC's die is large, fewer (rectangular slices) can be obtained from a (circular) [[wikipedia:Wafer (electronics)|wafer]], defects affect its design dispropotionately, and cooling solutions are generally more complex compared to smaller die chips which in turn have other overhead.  Chips with a BGA design are less simple to integrate than a QFN, requiring more expensive (inspection and testing) equipment.<br />
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Nevertheless, for historic purposes they are included in listings here where sufficient information is available.
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=== Number of cores ===
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One other oft-mentioned number statistic for an ASIC chip is the number of cores or hashing engines that are on the chip.  While this number is directly related to performance, it is not necessarily a comparitive relation.<br />
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Bitmain Technologies' BM1382 calculates 63 hashes per clock cycle (Hz), while their more efficient BM1384 calculates 55 hashes per clock cycle.  Similarly, while these hashes per clock cycle are spot-on for the claims regarding the number of cores, BitFury's BF756C55 is claimed to have 756 cores, but yields around 11.6 hashes per clock cycle. This is because the reference to cores sometimes mean different things, and certain designs result in less straightforward calculation<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=228677.msg2408299#msg2408299</ref><br />
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Nevertheless, when a designer makes claims regarding hash rates at certain clock frequencies, one can determine if A. there is a straightforward calculation and B. if the designer is being imprecise (rounding values) or even intentionally dishonest, as the ratio between clock cycles and hash rate should remain the same.
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== ASIC development projects ==
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=== 21 ===
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{{asic
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|style=compact
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|dev=[[21|21 Inc.]],,21.png
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|codevs=Qualcomm
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|chip=,,,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=334759
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|sources=Qualcomm<ref>http://www.newsbtc.com/2015/03/10/bitcoin-startup-raises-116-million-qualcomm-ventures-key-investor/</ref>
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|warning=needinfo,21, formerly 21e6, is believed to use their own developed chip given their staff.  However, little public information about the hardware used is known.
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}}
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=== ASICMiner ===
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{{asic
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|dev=ASICMiner,,Logo-asicminer-en.png
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|codevs=BitQuan,BitFountain
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|chip=BE100,,December 28 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=91173.msg1211518#msg1211518
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|pics=asic-asicminer-be100-top.jpg:Top,asic-asicminer-be100-bottom.jpg:Bottom
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|mining=0.336Gh:6J@1.05:336,0.392Gh:8J@1.15:392Hz
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|die=,130nm,,4.66x4.66mm
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|package=Sawn QFN40,6x6mm,BE100
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|notes=The letters 'BE' in the component name/markings stands for "Block Erupter".  ASICMiner considers the BE100 their 'Gen1' product.
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|sources=Node process, hash rates, core voltages and frequencies<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99497.msg1088043#msg1088043</ref> package type, dimensions <ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=91173.msg1211518#msg1211518</ref> die size (note: conflicting data) <ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=91173.msg1072887#msg1072887</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119668.msg2552365#msg2552365</ref> introduction date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=91173.msg1422891#msg1422891</ref>
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|miners=Block Erupter USB, Block Erupter Cube, Block Erupter Blade
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}}
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{{asic
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|style=compact
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|dev=ASICMiner,,Logo-asicminer-en.png
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|codevs=BitQuan,BitFountain
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|chip=unknown,,November 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99497.msg2246754#msg2246754
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|die=,65nm
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|notes=This chip would formally have been ASICMiner's 'Gen2' product.
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|warning=canceled,Development appears to have been canceled prior to production.
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|sources=Node process<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99497.msg2246754#msg2246754</ref> date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99497.msg2788821#msg2788821</ref>
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}}
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{{asic
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|dev=ASICMiner,,Logo-asicminer-en.png
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|codevs=BitQuan,BitFountain
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|chip=BE200,http://www.iasicminer.com/?action-channel-name-param,March 28 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=438359.msg4816701#msg4816701
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|datasheet=[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=438359.msg4816704#msg4816704 package dimensions],[https://www.dropbox.com/s/o87zbble4z5fkhq/AM%20BE200%20Datasheet%20-%20Google%20Drive.pdf pins/protocol], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/57mnfscjfsti29a/bonding.pdf pinout]
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|pics=asic-asicminer-be200-top.jpg:Top (8x8mm),asic-asicminer-be200-bottom.jpg:Bottom (9x9mm)
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|mining=9.6Gh:0.66J@0.8V:Hz
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|die=,40nm,,
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|package=Sawn QFN64,8x8mm,BE200 / [lot]
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|codes=lot:8P01N,9C01H,9P02A,9P02H
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|notes=ASICMiner considers this their 'Gen3' product.  Was made available in 8x8mm and 9x9mm packages.
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|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99497.msg5867787#msg5867787</ref>, process/hash/volt/package<ref>http://www.iasicminer.com/?action-channel-name-paramen</ref>,codes: 8P01N<ref>https://i.imgur.com/zklcJJw.jpg</ref>,9C01H<ref>http://s28.postimg.org/56yhs3j4t/20140702_165943.jpg</ref>,9P02A<ref>https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/14946454428_c52ba8a940_o.jpg</ref>,9P02H<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141022_161634.jpg</ref>
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|miners=ASICMiner Tube, ASICMiner Prisma
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}}
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{{asic
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|dev=ASICMiner,,Logo-asicminer-en.png
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|codevs=BitQuan,BitFountain
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|chip=BE300S prototype,,September 16th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=888260
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|pics=Asic-asicminer-be300_proto-top.jpg:Top,Asic-asicminer-be300_proto-layout.jpg:Layout
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|mining=3Gh:0.1872J,5.2Gh:0.2469J
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|die=TSMC,28nm,,
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|package=Sawn QFN40*,,BE300S
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|notes=This was a prototype manufactured on an [[wikipedia:Multi-project wafer service|MPW]].  The package appears to be soldered on only 2 sides, which may imply that internally there are also only bond wires to those two sides.
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|sources=hash rate/power/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=888260</ref>, date<ref>https://www.facebook.com/ASICMINER/posts/877699112249400</ref
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>}}
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{{asic
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|style=compact
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|dev=ASICMiner,,Logo-asicminer-en.png
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|codevs=BitQuan,BitFountain
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|chip=BE300(S),,February 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=888260
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|die=TSMC,28nm,,
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|package=FCLGA,5x5mm
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|mining=8Gh:(0.3/8)J@0.7V,12Gh:(0.3/8)J@0.7V,6Gh:(0.2/6)J@0.55V,9Gh:(0.2/9)J@0.55V,
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|warning=vaporware,The BE300(S) is understood not to be in production at this time.
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|notes=ASICMiner would consider this their 'Gen4' product.  The expected hashing performance and package size is preliminary.
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|sources=date/hash rate/power/package/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=833704.msg9678661#msg9678661</ref><ref>https://www.bikeji.com/t/165#comment_1088</ref>, package size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=888260.msg9884883#msg9884883</ref>
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}}
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<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
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{{asic
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|style=oneliner
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|dev=ASICMiner,,Logo-asicminer-en.png
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|codevs=BitQuan,BitFountain
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|chip=,,2015,
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|die=,16nm,,
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|warning=future,This chip is planned to be introduced in the future.
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|notes=The planned node size would be [https://www.facebook.com/ASICMINER/posts/877699112249400 16nm or 14nm]
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|sources=node size<ref>https://www.facebook.com/ASICMINER/posts/877699112249400</ref>
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}}
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</td></tr></table>
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=== ASICrising GmbH ===
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{{asic
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|dev=[[ASICrising]],,Logo-asicrising.png
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|codevs=RacyICs
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|chip=Wolfblood,https://asicrising.de/wolfblood/,August 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=719143
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|pics=Asic-asicrising-wolfblood-top.jpg:Top (logo),Asic-asicrising-wolfblood-top nologo.jpg:Top (no logo),Asic-asicrising-wolfblood-bottom.jpg:Bottom
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|mining=9.12Gh:0.65J,10.6:0.75J
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|die=Global Foundries,28nm,,
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|package=Sawn QFN88,10x10mm,''with logo'':Wolfblood logo / WOLFBLOOD-A0 / [lot1] / [lot2]['''date'''] ''without logo'':[illegible / illegible / illegible][date]
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|codes=WB4230-1A0 / UXYK3604647.'''4913''',1214
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|notes=Only produced in a limited run, as ASICrising opted against making a full mask while their 28nm design was close to being finalized.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=719143.msg8334447#msg8334447</ref>.  Package size is an estimate based on neighboring components.
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|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=719143.msg8123564#msg8123564</ref>,specs/node size/Global Foundries/RacyICs<ref>https://asicrising.de/wolfblood/</ref>,codes: 1214<ref>http://i59.tinypic.com/30kdq38.jpg</ref>
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}}
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{{asic
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|style=compact
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|dev=[[ASICrising]],,Logo-asicrising.png
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|codevs=RacyICs
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|chip=Wolfblood XE,https://asicrising.de/wolfblood-xe/,August 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=719143
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|mining=100Gh:0.19J,125Gh:0.29J,(100/1.4*2.1)Gh:0.29J
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|die=Global Foundries,28nm,custom+cell,8.45x8.45mm
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|notes=Third hash rate listed is based on Gh/mm² numbers using the 100Gh as the base value.  This was also used to derive the die size for further calculations.
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|sources=specs/node size/Global Foundries/RacyICs<ref>https://asicrising.de/wolfblood-xe/</ref>.  Gh/mm²<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=719143.msg8255622#msg8255622</ref>
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|warning=vaporware,{{as of|2015|04|01}} the ASICrising website states that the design is "Tapeout-ready", implying that it has not yet been manufactured.
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}}
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<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
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{{asic
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|style=oneliner
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|dev=[[ASICrising]],,Logo-asicrising.png
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|chip=Wolfblood x14
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|mining=200Gh:0.08J
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|die=,14nm,,
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|sources=specs/node size<ref>https://coinbau.com/files/cb_investment_brochure_web_en.pdf</ref>
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|warning=vaporware,{{as of|2015|04|01}} no further information on this potential chip has become available beyond the [https://coinbau.com/files/cb_investment_brochure_web_en.pdf Coinbau investment brochure].
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}}
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</td></tr></table>
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=== Avalon Project ===
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{{asic
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|dev=[[Avalon|Avalon Project]],,Logo-A.png
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|codevs=Canaan Creative, BitSynCom, Gridchip
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|chip=[[Avalon1#Chip_Specification|A3256]],http://www.canaan-creative.com/a1c.html,January 20th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120184
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|datasheet=[http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3256/datasheet/A3256Q48-130507-V03-EN.pdf datasheet], [http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3256/datasheet/UC-PO-48(T_SLP)7x7-5.40x5.40.pdf package]
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|pics=Avalon-A3256-Q48-front.png:top,Avalon-A3256-Q48-foot.png:bottom,Asic-avalonproject-a3256-layout.jpg:Layout,Asic-avalonproject-a3256-die power.jpg:Die (power),Asic-avalonproject-a3256-die.jpg:Die (cores)
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|mining=0.295Gh:6.6J@1.15V:375Hz
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|die=TSMC,110,,3.976x4.056mm
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|package=Sawn QFN48,7x7mm,[[:{{ns:File}}:Logo-avalon-old.png|Old Avalon logo]] / A3256-Q48 / [lot/'''date''']
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|codes=P6M562'''1304'''2C,P6M563'''1305'''2C,PPT878'''1321'''2C
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|notes=First ASIC to be put to market, with first delivery of a miner to Jeff Garzik.
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|sources=chip specs<ref>http://www.canaan-creative.com/a1c.html</ref>, first to market<ref>http://garzikrants.blogspot.com/2013/01/avalon-asic-miner-review.html</ref>, die size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120184.msg1294431#msg1294431</ref>, Gridchip<ref>http://bbs.btcman.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=4691&pid=35985</ref>, codes: P6M562''1304''2C<ref>https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/File:Avalon-A3256-Q48-front.png</ref>PPT87813212<ref>http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v1/1043986634_1/Avalon-A3256-Q48-chips-for-Bitcoin-Miner-220Mhash-s-Contact-me-before-you-pay-.jpg</ref>P6M56313052C<ref>http://s.zeptobars.ru/avalon-chip.jpg</ref>PPT87813212C<ref>http://s11.postimg.org/xry5mo1g3/Avalon_ASIC_sample.jpg</ref>}}
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{{asic
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|dev=[[Avalon|Avalon Project]],,Logo-A.png
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|codevs=Canaan Creative, BitSynCom, GridChip
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|chip=[[Avalon2#A3255|A3255]],http://www.canaan-creative.com/a2c.html,August 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=322356.0
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|datasheet=[http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3255/datasheet/A3255Q48-131113-V05-EN.pdf datasheet], [http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3256/datasheet/UC-PO-48(T_SLP)7x7-5.40x5.40.pdf package]
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|pics=A3255_ASIC.jpg:Top,Asic-avalonproject-a3255-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup)
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|mining=1.5Gh:1.6J@0.8V:750Hz,1.5Gh:2.45J@1.0V:750Hz
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|die=TSMC,55nm
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|package=Sawn QFN48,7x7mm,Avalon logo / A3255-Q48 / [lot/'''date''']
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|notes=GridChip's involvement with this chip is disputed.<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/31zrl6/hi_im_ngzhang_founder_of_avalon_project_a_senior/cq6k79m</ref>
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|codes=SKWL06'''13452'''CMU
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|sources=chip specs,date<ref>http://www.canaan-creative.com/a2c.html</ref>, GridChip<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=343210.msg3676680#msg3676680</ref>
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}}
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{{asic
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|dev=[[Avalon|Avalon Project]],,Logo-A.png
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|codevs=Canaan Creative, BitSynCom
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|chip=[[Avalon3#A3233|A3233]],http://www.canaan-creative.com/a3c.html,April 2014,<!-- no decent discussion thread? -->
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|datasheet=[http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3233/datasheet/A3233Q48-140313-V01-EN.pdf datasheet], [http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3256/datasheet/UC-PO-48(T_SLP)7x7-5.40x5.40.pdf package]
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|pics=A3233 ASIC.jpg:Top,Asic-avalonproject-a3233-bottom.png:Bottom
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|mining=7.08Gh:0.75J@0.55V:600Hz,7.08Gh:0.89J@0.89V:600Hz
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|die=TSMC,40nm
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|package=Sawn QFN48,7x7mm,Avalon logo / A3233-Q48 / [lot/'''date''']
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|codes=P6P739'''1409'''2CMU,P6P739'''1410'''2CAL
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|sources=chip specs,date<ref>http://www.canaan-creative.com/a3c.html</ref>,codes: P6P73914102CAL<ref>http://img01.taobaocdn.com/bao/uploaded/i1/T1PfVSFv9zXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg</ref>
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}}
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{{asic
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|dev=[[Avalon|Avalon Project]],,Logo-A.png
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|codevs=Canaan Creative, Alchip Technologies&#44; Ltd (世芯电子)
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|chip=[[Avalon4#A3222|A3222]],http://www.canaan-creative.com/a4c.html,September 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=779612.0
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|datasheet=[http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3222/datasheet/A3222Q56-LATEST-EN.pdf datasheet], [http://downloads.canaan-creative.com/hardware/A3222/datasheet/MM_SOC_Specification_Update_For_A3222Q56_V10.pdf package]
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|pics=Avalon4-A3222-3.jpg:Top,Asic-avalonproject-a3222-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup)
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|mining=25Gh:0.4J@0.65V:400Hz,25Gh:0.6J@0.8V:400Hz
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|die=TSMC,28nm
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|package=Sawn QFN56,8x8mm,Avalon logo / A3222-Q56 / [lot/'''date''']
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|codes=T8A9891'''1434'''EMAA,T4V918'''1435'''ECLA
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|sources=chip specs,date<ref>http://www.canaan-creative.com/a4c.html</ref>
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}}
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<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
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{{asic
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|style=oneliner
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|dev=[[Avalon|Avalon Project]],,Logo-A.png
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|codevs=Canaan Creative
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|chip=,,July 2015,
 +
|warning=future,This chip is rumored to become available around July of 2015.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=995675.msg10870264#msg10870264</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== BIOSTAR Group ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=BIOSTAR Group,,Logo-biostargroup.png
 +
|chip=Cobra,http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/event/bitcoin/page2.htm,March 17th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=716549.0
 +
|pics=Asic-biostar-cobra-top-marked.jpg:Top (marked),Asic-biostar-cobra-top-unmarked.jpg:Top (unmarked)
 +
|mining=(24/64)Gh:(130/24)J
 +
|die=,110,,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN48,7x7mm,''unmarked'': n/a ''marked'': Cobra / [lot] / [date]G030
 +
|codes=D7LJK. 1 / 1348
 +
|notes=Efficiency is as specified at the board. Package size is an estimate based on neighboring components.
 +
|sources=date<ref>http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/news/news.php?S_ID=194</ref>, specs<ref>http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/event/bitcoin/page2.htm</ref>, node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=716549.msg8108835#msg8108835</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== BitDragonfly ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=BitDragonfly,,
 +
|chip=,,January 2014,
 +
|pics=Bitdragonfly-unknown-top.jpg:Top
 +
|package=,,BitDragonfly / CA2472 / L[date]
 +
|codes=1403
 +
|warning=needinfo,Not much is known about this chip other than that it existed, was technologically successful, but financially expensive - as noted by Bitcoin entrepreneur Li Xiaolai<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=608302.0</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== BitFury Group ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[BitFury|BitFury Group]],,Logo-bitfury.png
 +
|codevs=IMEC,Europractice,BioInfoBank Institute
 +
|chip=BF756C55,https://web.archive.org/web/20130709175106/http://www.bitfurystrikesback.com/product/bitfury-55nm-asic-by-reel-july/,June 14th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=228677
 +
|datasheet=[http://www.myunivercity.ru/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%B8_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%8C%D1%8E%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%8B/%D0%A2%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BF%D0%B0_Bitfury/221016.html unofficial datasheet] [http://www.onsemi.ru.com/pub_link/Collateral/485AJ.PDF package] [https://mega.co.nz/#!SctDlaJY!TMVG_E6gOVI-MMky8BS0hTy_h-AqpBeVfgrKF_d0J7g pinout] [https://github.com/nanofury/NanoFury/wiki/The-missing-bitfury-chip-documentation compilation]
 +
|pics=Asic-bitfury-bf756c55-top.jpg:Tops/Bottom,Asic-bitfury-bf756c55-layout.jpg:Layout,Asic-bitfury-bf756c55-layout2.png:Layout,Asic-bitfury-bf756c55-die optical.jpg:Die (optical),Asic-bitfury-bf756c55-die power.jpg:Die (power),Asic-bitfury-bf756c55-die.jpg:Die (cores)
 +
|mining=5.43Gh:0.38J@0.687V:467Hz,4.77Gh:0.35J@0.65V:410Hz,3.26Gh:0.25J@0.545V:280Hz,2.5Gh:0.21J@0.5V:216Hz
 +
|die=UMC,55nm,custom+auto,3.8x3.8mm
 +
|package=Sawn/Punched QFN48,7x7mm,'''β''': β / 5Ghash / [date] / [lot] / TT<br />'''BioInfoBank''': BioInfoBank logo / BIB756C55NM-BF / [date] / [lot]<br />'''CCCP''': CCCP logo / CCCP756C55NM-BF / [date] / [lot]
 +
|codes='''β''': KRT8G, '''BioInfoBank''': 1336/KYG0H, 1404/KCKCL, '''CCCP''': 1340/KYW3Q
 +
|notes=BitFury Group considers this their Gen 1, Rev 1 product.<br />It was originally designed at 65nm but die-shrunk down to 55nm<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=228677.msg2408831#msg2408831</ref>.<br />It was widely released in at least 3 different packages/markings: The 'beta' / 5Ghash (estimated hash rate before practical tests) markings on a sawn package, BioInfoBank and CCCP markings on a punched package.<br />BitcoinTalk user vs3 holds a large collection of technical information about this chip in his NanoFury repository<ref>https://github.com/nanofury/NanoFury/wiki/The-missing-bitfury-chip-documentation</ref>
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://picostocks.com/docs/index/19/page:1</ref>,die size/shrink<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=228677.msg2408831#msg2408831</ref>, foundry/topology<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=226846.msg2387673#msg2387673</ref>, performance<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183368.msg2499516#msg2499516</ref>, IMEC/Europractice<ref>https://picostocks.com/businessplan/19</ref>, codes: 1336/KYG0H<ref>http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img189/3043/eo75.jpg</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[BitFury|BitFury Group]],,Logo-bitfury.png
 +
|codevs=IMEC,Europractice
 +
|chip=BF864C55,http://bitfury.org/products.html,March 3rd 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=250249.msg5480556#msg5480556
 +
|pics=Asic-bitfury-bf864c55-top.jpg:Top,Asic-bitfury-bf864c55-bottom.jpg:Bottom
 +
|die=UMC,55nm,full custom
 +
|package=Punched QFN48,7x7mm,BitFury Logo / BF864C55 / [lot]
 +
|mining=3.8Gh,:0.5J,@0.5V,@1.2V
 +
|codes=KCYLT,KCTMS
 +
|notes=BitFury Group considers this their Gen 1, Rev 2 product.<br />This chip is pin- and protocol-compatible with the BF756C55, allowing many existing designs based on the BF756C55 to be upgraded.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=228677.msg5460261#msg5460261</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=321287.msg5954289#msg5954289</ref>
 +
|sources=codes: KCTMS<ref>http://i.imgur.com/DBgV4yf.jpg</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=compact
 +
|dev=[[BitFury|BitFury Group]],,Logo-bitfury.png
 +
|chip=<!-- no name -->,<!-- no webpage -->,February 28 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=971981.0
 +
|mining=:0.2J
 +
|die=,28nm,full custom
 +
|notes=BitFury Group considers this their Gen 4 product.<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/interview-bitfury-ceo-valery-vavilov-new-bitcoin-asic-chips-horizon/</ref>. No information is available on what their 'Gen 3' product may have been, or whether the earlier 'Gen 1 Rev 2' is to be seen as 'Gen 2'.<br />BitFury Group have stated that they will not be making chip samples or details available.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=896350.msg10697809#msg10697809</ref>
 +
|sources=node size/date<ref>http://www.coindesk.com/bitfury-launches-new-28nm-bitcoin-mining-asic/</ref>, full custom<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/interview-bitfury-ceo-valery-vavilov-new-bitcoin-asic-chips-horizon/</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,As this chip is claimed to exist by a reputable party (BitFury Group), the information in this template requires expansion.
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[BitFury|BitFury Group]],,Logo-bitfury.png
 +
|chip=<!-- no name -->,<!-- no webpage -->,<!-- no date -->,<!-- no btct -->
 +
|mining=:0.06J
 +
|die=,16nm,full custom
 +
|notes=BitFury Group considers this their Gen 5 product.
 +
|sources=node size/power consumption<ref>http://www.coindesk.com/bitfury-launches-new-28nm-bitcoin-mining-asic/</ref><ref>http://masterherald.com/new-bitcoin-mining-asic-chip-by-bitfury-ready-for-the-market/11818/</ref>
 +
|warning=future,This chip is planned for the future and specifications are highly subject to change.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== Bitmain Technologies Ltd. ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Bitmain|Bitmain Technologies Ltd.]],,Logo-bitmain.png
 +
|chip=BM1380,https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201406210452351641wp8R4g20664,November 11 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=330665.msg3546362#msg3546362
 +
|datasheet=[https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201406210452351641wp8R4g20664 datasheet]
 +
|pics=Asic-bitmain-bm1380 unmarked-top.jpg:Top,Asic-bitmain-bm1380-top.jpg:Top,Asic-bitmain-bm1380-bottom.jpg:Bottom
 +
|mining=1.60Gh:(1.067/1.60)J@0.75V:196Hz,2.00Gh:(1.694/2.00)J@0.85V,2.50Gh:(2.821/2.50)J@1.00V,2.80Gh:(3.695/2.80)J@1.10V:325Hz
 +
|die=,55nm,,3.464x3.464mm<!-- actually 12mm², die size in the template does not allow for pre-calculated die area -->
 +
|package=Sawn QFN56,8x8mm,'''Blank''': n/a '''Common''': Antminer logo / BM1380 / [lot/'''date''']
 +
|codes=U02014G7
 +
|notes=Bitmain considers this their 'Gen 1' product.
 +
|sources=date, node/die size/frequency<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=330665.msg3546362#msg3546362</ref>,freq 325MHz<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=330665.msg3580902#msg3580902</ref>, performance<ref>https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201406210452351641wp8R4g20664</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Bitmain|Bitmain Technologies Ltd.]],,Logo-bitmain.png
 +
|chip=BM1382,https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201406210452505098o0UWHKV0661,April 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=656461.0
 +
|datasheet=[https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201406210452505098o0UWHKV0661 datasheet]
 +
|pics=Asic-bitmain-bm1382-top.jpg:Top,Asic-bitmain-bm1382-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup)
 +
|mining=14.18Gh:(7.49/14.18)J@0.72V:225Hz,17.33Gh:(12.16/17.33)J@0.80V:275Hz,6.3Gh@:100Hz,25.20Gh@:400Hz
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|package=Sawn FCQFN56*,8x8mm,Antminer logo / BM1382 / [lot/'''date''']
 +
|codes=A100114w1
 +
|notes=Bitmain considers this their 'Gen 2' product.<br />This chip uses a custom physical pin configuration that should be treated as a QFN with multiple exposed pads.
 +
|sources=date, performance<ref>https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=007201406210452505098o0UWHKV0661</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Bitmain|Bitmain Technologies Ltd.]],,Logo-bitmain.png
 +
|chip=BM1384,https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720141220132903742H2RLy6C40630,September 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=902305
 +
|datasheet=[https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720141220132903742H2RLy6C40630 datasheet]
 +
|pics=Asic-bitmain-bm1384-top.jpg:Top,Asic-bitmain-bm1384-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup)
 +
|mining=8.25Gh:(2.058/8.25)J@0.60V:150Hz,15.125Gh:(5.357/15.125)J@0.72V:275Hz,22.00Gh:(9.848/22.00)J@0.80V:400Hz
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|package=Sawn FCQFN32*,8x8mm,Antminer logo / BM1384 / [lot/'''date''']
 +
|codes=A10014o1
 +
|notes=Bitmain considers this their 'Gen 3' product.<br />This chip uses a custom physical pin configuration that should be treated as a QFN with multiple exposed pads.
 +
|sources=date, performance<ref>https://www.bitmaintech.com/support.htm?pid=00720141220132903742H2RLy6C40630</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Bitmain|Bitmain Technologies Ltd.]],,Logo-bitmain.png
 +
|chip=,,July 2015,
 +
|warning=future,This chip is rumored to become available around July of 2015 for integration into their Antminer S6 product.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== Black Arrow ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Black Arrow|Black Arrow Ltd]],,Logo-black arrow.png
 +
|codevs=Verisilicon
 +
|chip=Minion,http://www.blackarrowsoftware.com/store/minion-asic.html,April 10th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=565418.0
 +
|datasheet=[http://blackarrowsoftware.com/download/minion_datasheet_2014.05.27.pdf datasheet] [http://blackarrowsoftware.com/download/minion.PcbLib footprint]
 +
|pics=Asic-black arrow-minion-top.jpg:Top,Asic-black arrow-minion-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup),Asic-black arrow-minion-layout.png:Layout
 +
|mining=99Gh@0.85V:1000Hz,118.8Gh@0.85V:1200Hz,50Gh:0.5,1.01Gh,120Gh:0.75@0.81V:1200Hz
 +
|die=Global Foundries,28,,
 +
|package=MCM UFCBGA900,25x25mm,Black Arrow logo / Black Arrow LTD / MINION / 99s256 / '''[date]''' / [lot]
 +
|codes='''1418''' UXYL09065.000
 +
|notes=string
 +
|sources=performance<ref>http://blackarrowsoftware.com/download/minion_datasheet_2014.05.27.pdf</ref>J/gh<ref>http://www.blackarrowsoftware.com/store/minion-asic-manufacture.html</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=565418.msg6160886#msg6160886</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Black Arrow|Black Arrow Ltd]],,Logo-black arrow.png
 +
|chip=,,May 2015,
 +
|mining=:0.3J
 +
|die=Global Foundries,14nm,,
 +
|notes=Tape-out was purportedly in December 2014<ref>http://www.blackarrowsoftware.com/store/14nm-bitcoin-asic-announcement.html</ref>
 +
|sources=node size,power<ref>http://www.blackarrowsoftware.com/store/14nm-bitcoin-asic-announcement.html</ref><ref>https://i.imgur.com/TtJvfIl.jpg</ref>,date<ref>http://www.asicspace.com/blog/2014/11/22/black-arrow-plans-to-ship-out-its-14-nm-miniaturized-minion-chip-by-may-2015/</ref>
 +
|warning=future,This chip is slated for the future.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== Btc-Digger ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=Btc-Digger,http://www.btc-digger.com/,
 +
|chip=,http://www.btc-digger.com/archives/166,August 10th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=277576
 +
|pics=Asic-btc digger-unknown-top.jpg:Top
 +
|mining=0.150Gh@:150Hz,0.250Gh@:250Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,,,
 +
|package=QFP48,7x7mm,none
 +
|notes=Date is tape-out date.
 +
|sources=date/specs<ref>http://www.btc-digger.com/archives/166</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,Little is known about this Bitcoin ASIC other than that it existed and was used in a small number of miners on the Chinese market<ref>http://www.btcman.com/btcgarden/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5599</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== BTCGARDEN ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=BTCGARDEN,http://www.btcgarden.com/,Logo-btcgarden.png
 +
|chip=Garden,,May 22nd 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213172
 +
|pics=Asic-btcgarden-garden v2-top.jpg:Top (V2),Asic-btcgarden-garden v3-top.jpg:Top (V3),Asic-btcgarden-garden-layout.jpg:Layout,Asic-btcgarden-garden-layout2.jpg:Layout
 +
|mining=0.4Gh:(1.5/0.4)J@1.25V:400Hz
 +
|die=SMIC,130nm,,
 +
|package=LQFP64,10x10mm,GardenV[batch] / 0924
 +
|codes=2, 3
 +
|notes=Date is tape-out date.
 +
|sources=node size/foundry/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213172</ref>, efficiency<ref>http://btcgarden.com/</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=BTCGARDEN,http://www.btcgarden.com/,Logo-btcgarden.png
 +
|chip=,,December 2013,
 +
|die=,40nm,,
 +
|sources=date/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=264696.msg2868479#msg2868479</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Along with an IPO, BTCGARDEN's 40nm endeavours were canceled.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=264696.msg2914929#msg2914929</ref>  BTCGARDEN would then go on to use ASICMiner's BE200 40nm chip in mining products.<ref>http://www.btcgarden.com/product</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== Butterfly Labs, Inc. ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Butterfly Labs|Butterfly Labs&#44; Inc.]],,Logo-butterfly labs.png
 +
|codevs=Chronicle Tech (now Custom Silicon Solutions)
 +
|chip=BitForce SC,https://products.butterflylabs.com/65nm-asic-bitcoin-mining-chip.html,February 8th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=83985.0
 +
|datasheet=[https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/3014-butterfly-labs-announces-bulk-chip-sales.html datasheet][http://ozr.name/Cryptocurrency/Mining/ASIC/Butterfly%20Labs/65nm%20-%20Single%20SC/datasheet/BFL%20SHA2%20Spec%20Rev2.2%20-%20Release.pdf (alt)] [https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/913-bitforce-sc-communication-protocol-draft-revision-2-a-4.html protocol][http://luke.dashjr.org/tmp/code/BUTTERLYLABS_BITFORCE_Rev2.2.0_Preliminary.pdf (alt)]
 +
|pics=Asic-butterfly labs-bitforce sc-topsbottom.jpg:Tops/Bottom,Asic-butterfly labs-bitforcce sc-design.jpg:Layout,Asic-butterfly labs-bitforce sc-die.jpg:Die,Asic-butterfly labs-bitforce sc-die detail.jpg:Die (detail)
 +
|mining=4.2Gh:(12/4.2)J,4Gh:3.2J@1.0V:250Hz
 +
|die=Global Foundries/IBM,65,full custom,7.5x7.5mm
 +
|package=FCBGA144,10x10mm,'''Blank''':n/a '''ButterFly Labs Logo / BUTTERFLYLABS / BFSC100F144 / US10 / [lot] '''[date]'''
 +
|codes=6770 '''3013''',1393 '''3513'''
 +
|notes=ASIC based on their FPGA design.  The first publicly known to exist Bitcoin ASIC.
 +
|sources=foundry/package/die<ref>https://products.butterflylabs.com/65nm-asic-bitcoin-mining-chip.html</ref>,date<ref>https://forums.butterflylabs.com/announcements/692-bfl-asic-status.html#post13792</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Butterfly Labs|Butterfly Labs&#44; Inc.]],,Logo-butterfly labs.png
 +
|codevs=Custom Silicon Solutions
 +
|chip=Monarch,,August 21st 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=759398.0
 +
|pics=Asic-butterfly labs-monarch-top.jpg:Top,Asic-butterfly labs-monarch-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup),Asic-butterfly labs-monarch-die optical.jpg:Die (optical),Asic-butterfly labs-monarch-layout.jpg:Layout
 +
|mining=400Gh:0.27J,600Gh:0.39J,1000Gh:0.55J,1600Gh:0.76J
 +
|die=Global Foundries,28,,24x21mm
 +
|package=FClBGA1188 (36x33),24x21mm,Butterfly Labs logo / BFSC28NM02 2006 / FPBGA1188 '''[date]''' / [lot?]
 +
|codes='''2614'''
 +
|notes=Die/package size are derived estimates based on wafer and board images with other known dimensions.
 +
|sources=CSS<ref>http://blog.customsiliconsolutions.com/uncategorized/an-advanced-bitcoin-mining-chip</ref>foundry<ref>http://www.coindesk.com/butterfly-labs-coo-responds-to-detractors-amid-company-struggles/</ref>, performance<ref>https://www.bcoinnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wpid-monarcwew.gif</ref>,date<ref>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb11035951.htm</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== Clam Ltd ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Clam Ltd]],,Logo-clam.png
 +
|chip=CLSH55Q100,,November 18th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=343856
 +
|datasheet=[http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qW33sVa datasheet]
 +
|pics=Asic-clam-clam-top.jpg:Top,Asic-clam-clam-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup)
 +
|mining=:2.1J@1.0V,2.56Gh:2.5J@1.1V:320Hz,3.2Gh:3.0J@1.2V:400Hz,3.3Gh@:420Hz
 +
|die=,55nm,,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN100,12x12,CLAM logo / CLSH55Q100
 +
|sources=date/specs/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=343856.msg3683614#msg3683614</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=300509.0</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== CoinTerra, Inc. ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[CoinTerra|CoinTerra&#44; Inc.]],,Logo-cointerra.png
 +
|codevs=Open-Silicon
 +
|chip=GoldStrike 1,http://cointerra.com/product/goldstrike/,November 8th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269093
 +
|datasheet=[https://cointerra.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GS1-525_info_sheet.pdf infosheet], [http://www.setphaserstostun.org/hc26/HC26-12-day2-epub/HC26.12-6-HP-ASICs-epub/HC26.12.635-Goldstrike1OConnor-Cointerra-ver4_barkatullah1_ver6_barkatullah.pdf presentation] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIqHeG2MnPs&t=3303 presentation video]
 +
|pics=Asic-cointerra-goldstrike1 1-top.jpg:Top,Asic-cointerra-goldstrike1-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup),Asic-cointerra-goldstrike1 4-top.jpg:Top,Asic-cointerra-goldstrike1-layout.jpg:Layout (1 die)
 +
|mining=504Gh:(3*120*0.950)J@0.7V:1400Hz,720Gh@:2000
 +
|die=Global Foundries Dresden,28,,20x10mm
 +
|package=QMCM FCBGA1296,37.5x37.5mm,'''Q1 only''': COINTERRA / GoldStrike 1 / [lot] / '''[date]''' TAIWAN<br />'''Q1-4''': COINTERRA / GoldStrike 1 / [lot] / '''[date]''' TAIWAN
 +
|codes=Q1:UOLK46001B10 / '''1352''', Q1-4: UOLL04004.01A / '''1403''', UOLL04004.01A / '''1414''', UOLK46006.01A / '''1403'''
 +
|notes=Although the MCM package shows 4 dies, only 3 are active silicon.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=300469.msg3221155#msg3221155</ref>  Die size is thus based on 2*10x10mm
 +
|sources=Open-Silicon<ref>http://cointerra.com/cointerra-open-silicon-announce-tape-goldstrike1-asic/</ref>,performance<ref>https://cointerra.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GS1-525_info_sheet.pdf</ref>,die/performance<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=300469.0</ref>, codes: 1414<ref>https://i.imgur.com/2ONVRUI.jpg</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[CoinTerra|CoinTerra&#44; Inc.]],,Logo-cointerra.png
 +
|codevs=Global Unichip Corp
 +
|chip=SHIVA,http://cointerra.com/cointerra-announces-worlds-first-16nm-asic-based-bitcoin-miner-aire-miner/,September 18th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=795029.0
 +
|mining=:0.225J
 +
|die=,16,,
 +
|sources=date/GUC<ref>http://www.guc-asic.com/7-0_content.php?M1=20141002163042</ref>,efficiency<ref>http://cointerra.com/product/aire-miner-bitcoin-miner/</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Assumed not to have gone into production before [[CoinTerra#Chapter_7_Bankruptcy|CoinTerra's Chapter 7 Bankruptcy]].
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== DigBig ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[DigBig]],http://www.digbig.io/,Logo-digbig.png
 +
|codevs=Gevey / FuriousBTC / Zhen Liu
 +
|chip=FB1600,,March 30th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=645669.0
 +
|pics=Asic-digbig-fb1600-top.jpg:Top,Asic-digbig-fb1600-bottom.jpg:Bottom
 +
|mining=(1000/64)Gh:(950/1000)J,(768.296/64)Gh@0.85V:400Hz,(973.572/64)Gh@0.925V:496Hz,(1068.548/64)Gh@1.000V:544Hz
 +
|die=,40nm,,5x6mm
 +
|package=CSP BGA168 (12x14),5x6mm,DigBig logo / DIGBIG FB1600 / [date] / SGCQP-001
 +
|codes=1412
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://www.facebook.com/digbigminer/photos/a.228769783984388.1073741826.183840048477362/228769627317737/?type=1</ref>, node size/specs derived from miner<ref>http://btct.com/item632</ref>, 400Hz<ref>https://youtu.be/6id6bPRNIwk?t=320</ref>, 496Hz<ref>https://youtu.be/6id6bPRNIwk?t=440</ref>, 544Hz<ref>https://youtu.be/6id6bPRNIwk?t=363</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== Gridchip ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Gridchip,,
 +
|chip=,,July 4th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=252233
 +
|mining=2Gh,2.5Gh
 +
|die=TSMC,40,,
 +
|package=QFN48,,
 +
|sources=date/hash rate/node size/TSMC<ref>http://bbs.btcman.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=4621</ref>, package<ref>http://bbs.btcman.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=4621&pid=35772</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,This chip was canceled, however its technology would eventually surface in the Gridseed GC3355.<br />See also: GridSeed, SFARDS
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== Gridseed ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Gridseed]],,Logo-gridseed.png
 +
|codevs=GridChip
 +
|chip=GC3355,https://github.com/gridseed/gc3355-doc,December 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=355268.0
 +
|datasheet=[https://github.com/gridseed/gc3355-doc/blob/master/GC3355_DataSheet.pdf datasheet], [https://github.com/gridseed/gc3355-doc/blob/master/GC3355_Application_NOTE.pdf I/O appnote] [https://github.com/gridseed/gc3355-doc/blob/master/GC3355_Register_Spec.pdf register settings]
 +
|pics=Asic-gridseed-gc3355-top.jpg:Top,Asic-gridseed-gc3355-bottom.jpg:Bottom
 +
|mining=1Gh:(2.35/1.0)J@1.0V:400Hz,1.5Gh:(3.49/1.5)J@1.0V:600,1.875Gh:(4.40/1.875)J@1.0V:750Hz,2.25Gh:(5.30/2.25)J@1.0V:900Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,40,,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN64,8x8mm,Gridseed logo / BTC & LTC / GC3355-Q64 / [lot/'''date''']
 +
|codes=P6P190'''1346'''2C
 +
|notes=This chip can perform SHA256(d) and Scrypt calculations.  The performance figures are strictly for the SHA256(d) portion.<br />The 'GC' in the product code stands for 'Gridchip'<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=355268.0</ref>.<br />See also: GridChip, SFARDS.
 +
|sources=specs/performance<ref>https://github.com/gridseed/gc3355-doc/blob/master/GC3355_DataSheet.pdf datasheet</ref>, Gridchip<ref>http://www.cybtc.com/thread-3227-1-1.html</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=343210.msg3676680#msg3676680</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== HashFast Technologies, LLC ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[HashFast Technologies|HashFast Technologies&#44; LLC]],,Logo-hashfast.png
 +
|codevs=Uniquify,Ciara,Signetics,Sandgate
 +
|chip=Golden Nonce,http://hashfast.com/,<!-- tape-out: August 28th 2013 -->December 19th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=262052
 +
|datasheet=[http://hashfast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Golden-Nonce.rev1_.2.pdf datasheet] [http://hashfast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/GN-Interface-Protocol-Guide.pdf protocol]*
 +
|pics=Asic-hashfast-goldennonce-top.jpg:Top,Asic-hashfast-goldennonce-bottom.jpg:Bottom,Asic-hashfast-goldennonce-die.jpg:Die (1/4),Asic-hashfast-goldennonce-layout2.jpg:Layout (1/4),Asic-hashfast-goldennonce-layout.jpg:Engine
 +
|mining=422.4Gh:0.65J@0.81V:550Hz,537.6Gh@:700Hz,768Gh@:1000Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,28nm,,18x18mm
 +
|package=QMCM FCBGA1936,43x43mm,'''Blank''': n/a '''Q1''' HashFast logo / GN-A0-CBH / [lot] / '''[date]''' KOREA
 +
|codes=T6A377.L0 '''4813''', T6A385.00 '''0314''', T6A416.00 '''1014'''
 +
|notes='Golden Nonce' is a term used in Bitcoin mining, see: [[Nonce#Golden_Nonce|Golden Nonce]]<br />The MCM has four dies with active silicon, and each die is 9x9mm<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=270384.msg2975145#msg2975145</ref>, giving an 18x18mm total die size.<br />* The Golden Nonce communication protocol was released released as open source<ref>http://hashfast.com/golden-nonce-interface-protocol-released/</ref> - however, in court proceedings, it became clear that HashFast applied for a patent on this protocol.<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.170.pdf page 6</ref>
 +
|sources=date/Uniquify<ref>http://hashfast.com/uniquify-and-hashfast-announce-working-silicon-for-bitcoin-mining-chip-at-tsmc-28hpm-process-node/</ref>,Ciara<ref>http://hashfast.com/update-from-ciara/</ref>,Signetics<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 180</ref>,Sandgate<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 226</ref>,codes: 4813<ref>https://i.imgur.com/Zjd7zWA.jpg</ref>, 0314<ref>http://hashfast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/golden-nonce.jpg</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[HashFast Technologies|HashFast Technologies&#44; LLC]],,Logo-hashfast.png
 +
|codevs=DXCorr
 +
|chip='generation 2',,August 21st 2013,
 +
|die=TSMC,16nm,,
 +
|notes=Date is initial design start date. Plans of this chip were revealed in HashFast's bankruptcy case.  Although listed here under HashFast Technologies, the IP rights lay with DXCorr.<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.156.pdf page 8</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,This chip was canceled at some point during its development, in favor of 'generation 1.5'<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 211</ref>
 +
|sources=date<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.170.pdf page 3</ref>, DXCorr<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 204</ref>, TSMC<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 209</ref> (misspelled "TM&C")., 16nm<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 206</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[HashFast Technologies|HashFast Technologies&#44; LLC]],,Logo-hashfast.png
 +
|codevs=DXCorr
 +
|chip='generation 1.5',,December 1st 2013,
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|notes=Date is initial design start date. Plans of this chip were revealed in HashFast's bankruptcy case.<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 200</ref>  Development of this chip began after 'generation 2.0' was canceled.<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 212</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,This chip was canceled after DXCorr ceased verbal communication pending HashFast's bankruptcy case.<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 218</ref>
 +
|sources=date<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.170.pdf page 4</ref>, DXCorr<ref>http://hashfast.org/14-30725.148.pdf page 204</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== HASHRA Limited ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=compact
 +
|dev=[[HASHRA]],,Logo-hashra.png
 +
|chip=Moonraker,http://hashra.com/moonraker/,December 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=759832
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|notes=Hashra has traditionally used existing hardware, reselling these 'as is' or in custom cases. The chip used in the Moonraker product may well be a pre-existing chip of unstated origin.  At least one party noted that {{as of|2014|09|09}}, the chips should exist<ref>https://hashtalk.org/topic/4002/manebjorn-s-miner-wishlist-for-reviews</ref>
 +
|sources=date,business model<ref>http://cryptomining-blog.com/3813-affordable-and-low-power-hashra-100-mhs-astro-scrypt-asic-to-be-available-in-december/</ref>
 +
|warning=future,Recent BitcoinTalk Forum posts indicate that this hardware is still under development - after numerous delays, despite taking orders.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== iCoinTech ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[iCoinTech]],,Logo-icointech-cube.png
 +
|chip=QT20,,January 2nd 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=455332.0
 +
|pics=Asic-icointech-qt20-top.jpg:Top
 +
|mining=0.315Gh,0.380Gh,0.3Gh:((4.94*0.5)/0.3)J
 +
|die=,130,,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN64,8x8,QT20 / CA3755 / X[date]
 +
|codes=1349
 +
|notes=Efficiency is at the board level for single-chip USB device.
 +
|miners='''iCoinTech''' iMiner, T-Miner
 +
|sources=date<ref>oldest capture in archive.org</ref>,performance<ref>http://www.icointech.com/</ref>,node size<ref>http://bbs.btcman.com/thread-14699-1-1.html</ref>,efficiency<ref>measured by [[User:TheRealSteve|TheRealSteve]]</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[iCoinTech]],,Logo-icointech-cube.png
 +
|chip=,,April 2014,
 +
|warning=vaporware,A next chip was mentioned<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=455332.msg5018212#msg5018212</ref>, and in a private message to [[User:TheRealSteve|TheRealSteve]], iCoinTech noted that there were unexpected delays.  No new information has since surfaced, and it may have been canceled.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== Innosilicon ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[InnoSilicon|INNOSILICON Technologies LTD Co.]],,Logo-innosilicon.png
 +
|codevs=[[Bitmine|Bitmine AG]], Synapse, Verisilicon
 +
|chip=A1 Booster / Coincraft A1,http://bitmine.ch/coincraft-28nm-asic/,<!-- October 1st 2013 tapeout -->December 31st 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=294235
 +
|datasheet=[https://github.com/bitmine-ch/bitmine/raw/master/Specs/CoinCraft%20A1.pdf datasheet]
 +
|pics=Asic-innosilicon-a1 booster-top.jpg:Top,Asic-innosilicon-a1 booster-bottom.jpg:Bottom
 +
|mining=20Gh:0.35J@0.65V:600Hz,25Gh:0.6J@0.765V:800Hz,33Gh:1J@0.85V:1000Hz
 +
|die=Global Foundries,28,,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN*,12x12mm,(stylized) A1 / [date]-[lot]
 +
|codes=1312-1,1312-3,1312-6
 +
|notes=This chip uses a custom physical pin configuration that should be treated as an LPCC with multiple power pads.
 +
|sources=foundry/node size/performance<ref>http://bitmine.ch/product/sample-coincraft-a1-28nm-asic/</ref>,date<ref>http://bitmine.ch/first-samples-coincraft-a1-demonstrated-working/</ref><!-- tapeout<ref>http://bitmine.ch/coincraft-a1-taping/</ref> -->, Synapse/Verisilicon<ref>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/multinational-funds-bitcoin-mining-asics-023600032.html</ref>, codes:1312-1<ref>http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee106/PFC4L1FE/EqualsA1-BitFury_zpsd650a1b0.png</ref>1312-03<ref>https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7424/12518291904_9daa3851d6_b.jpg</ref>
 +
|miners=[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=469943.msg5557729#msg5557729 Bitcoin Ultra Enigma]
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== KnCMiner Sweden AB ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[KnCMiner]],,Logo-kncminer.png
 +
|codevs=ORSoC, Alchip Technologies&#44; Ltd (世芯电子), Accel Partners
 +
|chip=Jupiter,https://www.kncminer.com/products/knc-28nm-sha256-processor,October 5th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170332.0
 +
|datasheet=infosheet: [https://www.kncminer.com/news/news-25 infosheet] [https://www.kncminer.com/products/knc-28nm-sha256-processor pinout] (full datasheet upon purchase<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=743258.msg9748145#msg9748145</ref>)
 +
|pics=Asic-kncminer-jupiter-top.jpg:Top,Asic-kncminer-jupiter-bottom.jpg:Bottom,Asic-kncminer-jupiter-layout.jpg:Layout,Asic-kncminer-jupiter-die detail.jpg:Die (detail),Asic-kncminer-jupiter-engines.jpg:Engine
 +
|mining=130Gh:((48.1+43.7+49.9+51.2)/130)J@0.9155V:677Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,28nm,standard cell,
 +
|package=FClBGA2797,55x55mm,KnCMiner logo / OCTTNC-AJMMS-007 / [lot] / [lot2] / '''[date]'''
 +
|codes=T6A273.00 / T6A27300-2 / '''13/39''', T6A273.05 / T6A27305-1 / ''13/39''
 +
|notes=Need a more solid date than 'November 2013'
 +
|miners='''KnCMiner''' Mercury/Saturn/Jupiter
 +
|sources=foundry/node size<ref>https://www.kncminer.com/products/knc-28nm-sha256-processor</ref>, performance<ref>http://imgur.com/a/wVSbq</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170332.msg3373822#msg3373822</ref>, date<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/576ghs-bitcoin-miner-presented-by-kncminer-at-crypto-currency-con-2013-in-atlanta-226603211.html</ref>, topology<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=232852.msg2468045#msg2468045</ref>, codes: T6A273.05<ref>https://i.imgur.com/EBZvGeK.jpg</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[KnCMiner]],,Logo-kncminer.png
 +
|codevs=Alchip Technologies&#44; Ltd (世芯电子)
 +
|chip=Neptune,https://www.kncminer.com/news/news-78,<!--tapeout:March 5th 2014-->June 17th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170332.msg7364676#msg7364676
 +
|pics=Asic-kncminer-neptune-top.jpg:Top
 +
|mining=684Gh:0.57J@0.7V:475Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,20nm,,
 +
|package=FClBGA2797,55x55mm
 +
|sources=<!--tapeout:http://forum.kncminer.com/forum/news-and-anouncments/30876-tapeout-of-20nm-asic-->date/performance<ref>https://www.kncminer.com/news/news-94</ref>, Alchip<ref>https://www.kncminer.com/news/news-78</ref>, performance<ref>https://www.kncminer.com/categories/miners</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=compact
 +
|dev=[[KnCMiner]],,Logo-kncminer.png
 +
|codevs=Alchip Technologies&#44; Ltd (世芯电子), Ltd
 +
|chip=Solar,http://www.kncminer.com/blog/newsarchive#announcing-solar-a-step-change-in-processing-capability,February 3rd 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=864378.0
 +
|mining=:0.07J
 +
|die=TSMC,16,,
 +
|sources=date/Alchip/foundry<ref>http://www.kncminer.com/blog/newsarchive#accel-investing-in-kncminer-16nm-tape-out-completed</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,As this chip is claimed to exist by a reputable party (KnCMiner AB), the information in this template requires expansion.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== Land Asic ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Land Asic]],,Logo-land asic.png
 +
|codevs=Bitcoin Development Ltd.
 +
|chip=LDS600,http://landasic.com/doc/info/view.php?id=75&cata=110,July 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=261716
 +
|pics=Asic-landasic-ld600-top.jpg:Top,Asic-landasic-ld600-bottom.jpg:Bottom
 +
|mining=0.6Gh,0.63Gh,:(1.5/0.615)J,:(1.8/0.615)J
 +
|die=,150nm,,5x5mm
 +
|package=QFN48,7x7mm,none
 +
|notes=  Package size is an estimate based on neighboring components.
 +
|sources=node size/efficiency<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szC51Vjq1g0</ref>, die size/specs<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzlILrhKxkk</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=compact
 +
|dev=[[Land Asic]],,Logo-land asic.png
 +
|chip=,http://landasic.com/doc/info/view.php?id=102&cata=110,November 2013,
 +
|mining=2Gh:2.5J,2.5Gh:3J
 +
|die=,55nm,,
 +
|package=QFN100,,none
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs/package<ref>http://landasic.com/doc/info/view.php?id=102&cata=110</ref>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== SFARDS ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=compact
 +
|dev=SFARDS,,Logo-sfards.png
 +
|chip=SF3301,,March 10 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=985400
 +
|mining=:0.3J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|notes=This chip can perform SHA256(d) and Scrypt calculations.  The performance figures are strictly for the SHA256(d) portion.<br />Date is tape-out date.<br />See also: GridChip, GridSeed.
 +
|sources=node size/efficiency<ref>http://www.sfards.com/detail?id=22</ref>
 +
|warning=future,This chip is slated for the future.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
=== Spondoolies-Tech LTD ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Spondoolies-Tech|Spondoolies-Tech LTD]],,Logo-spondoolies tech.png
 +
|codevs=Global UniChip, FlexTronics
 +
|chip=Hammer,,March 19th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.0
 +
|datasheet=[https://www.dropbox.com/s/68dfsslw68xlce0/ds_hammer_14041.pdf datasheet]
 +
|pics=Asic-spondoolies tech-hammer-top.jpg:Top,Asic-spondoolies tech-hammer-bottom mockup.jpg:Bottom (mockup)
 +
|mining=6.5Gh:(3.5/6.5)J@0.6V:430Hz,7.5Gh:(4.5/7.5)J@0.65V:500Hz,7.5Gh:0.58J@0.63V,8.3Gh:(5.4/8.3)J@0.7V:550Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,40nm,custom+auto,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN68,8x8mm,spondooliestech / Hammer A0 / [lot] / '''[date]'''
 +
|codes=P6P698.08A-1E / '''1409''', P6P698.00A-1E / '''1408'''
 +
|notes=The datasheet mentions further core frequencies of 225MHz through 660MHz which would yield 3.38Gh/s and 9.9Gh/s respectively, but are not explicitly specified.
 +
|sources=Global UniChip<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7391409#msg7391409</ref>, topology<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7747959#msg7747959</ref>, codes: 1408<ref>http://storage.googleapis.com/spond_public/images/chip.png</ref>, performance @0.63V<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg5773885#msg5773885</ref> @others<ref>https://www.dropbox.com/s/68dfsslw68xlce0/ds_hammer_14041.pdf</ref>, node size/package<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg5773885#msg5773885</ref>,foundry/FlexTronics<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg5774730#msg5774730</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[Spondoolies-Tech|Spondoolies-Tech LTD]],,Logo-spondoolies tech.png
 +
|codevs=Global UniChip,FlexTronics
 +
|chip=RockerBox,http://www.spondoolies-tech.com/blogs/news/14226621-rockerbox-2nd-gen-asic-tape-out,July 22nd 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.0
 +
|datasheet=[http://storage.googleapis.com/spond_public/materials/rockerbox_brief.pdf product brief] (full datasheet behind NDA)
 +
|pics=Asic-spondoolies tech-rockerbox-top.jpg:Top,Asic-spondoolies tech-rockerbox-bottom.jpg:Bottom,Asic-spondoolies tech-rockerbox-layout.jpg:Layout,Asic-spondoolies tech-rockerbox-layout engine.jpg:Engine
 +
|mining=174Gh:(55/174)J@0.6V:900Hz,190Gh:0.34J@0.63V:984Hz,212Gh:(90/212)J@0.7V:1100Hz
 +
|die=foundry,28nm,custom+auto,10x11.5mm
 +
|package=FCBGA480,19x19mm,spondooliestech /RockerBox[lot1] / [lot2] / '''[date]'''
 +
|codes=n/a / T8A970.00K-1E / '''1429''', F20 / TAG896.00K-1 / '''1442''', F20 / TAM564.00K-1 / '''1445'''
 +
|notes=This is a die shrink of the Hammer.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg6145608#msg6145608</ref>. Tape-out was May 14th 2014<ref>http://www.spondoolies-tech.com/blogs/news/14226621-rockerbox-2nd-gen-asic-tape-out</ref>.<br />The product brief mentions further core frequencies of 500MHz and 1500MHz which would yield 96.5Gh/s and 289.5Gh/s respectively, but are not explicitly specified.
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7934763#msg7934763</ref>,datasheet NDA<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg6190801#msg6190801</ref>, Foundry<ref>http://www.spondoolies-tech.com/blogs/news/14226621-rockerbox-2nd-gen-asic-tape-out</ref>, Global UniChip<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg6188952#msg6188952</ref>,FlexTronics<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7391409#msg7391409</ref>, performance @190Gh<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg6190079#msg6190079</ref> @others/die size<ref>http://storage.googleapis.com/spond_public/materials/rockerbox_brief.pdf</ref>, topology<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7747959#msg7747959</ref>, codes: 1442<ref>http://photo.mystisland.org/sp20/sp20_24.jpg</ref>1445<ref>https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7550/15883566637_f835a456da_o.jpg</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Spondoolies-Tech|Spondoolies-Tech LTD]],,Logo-spondoolies tech.png
 +
|chip=PickAxe,,October 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg6164979#msg6164979
 +
|mining=(80/0.1):0.1J,(100/0.1):0.1J
 +
|die=,28nm,custom+auto,
 +
|notes=Ghash performance based on stated power consumption<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg10597505#msg10597505</ref> and power efficiency<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/guy-corem-ceo-spondoolies-tech-speaks-miners-future-mining/</ref>
 +
|sources=node size<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/guy-corem-ceo-spondoolies-tech-speaks-miners-future-mining/</ref>,topology<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7747959#msg7747959</ref>
 +
|warning=future,PickAxe was slated for Q4 2014  with tape-out reported to be in October 2014<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/guy-corem-ceo-spondoolies-tech-speaks-miners-future-mining/</ref>.  {{as of|2015|03|26}}, no new information has been presented.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Spondoolies-Tech|Spondoolies-Tech LTD]],,Logo-spondoolies tech.png
 +
|chip=Mattock,,,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=521520.msg7712465#msg7712465
 +
|warning=future,Mattock was mentioned in the BitcoinTalk thread, but it is uncertain if it is/was to be a (Bitcoin) ASIC.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
=== TMR ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[TMR]],http://www.tmr-asic.com/,
 +
|chip=,http://www.tmr-asic.com/support.html,June 28th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=281866
 +
|pics=Asic-tmr-unknown-top.jpg:Top
 +
|mining=(2.3/16)Gh:(26/16)J
 +
|die=,153nm,,
 +
|package=Sawn QFN56,7x7mm,none
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=281866</ref>, package/size/specs2<ref>http://www.tmr-asic.com/product_en.html</ref>
 +
}}
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[TMR]],http://www.tmr-asic.com/,
 +
|chip=,http://www.tmr-asic.com/support.html,September 23rd 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=281866
 +
|datasheet=available to purchasers
 +
|mining=(10/32)Gh:(80/32)J@:300Hz
 +
|die=,110nm,,
 +
|package=QFN48,6x6mm,
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs/package/datasheeet availability<ref>http://www.cybtc.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=205</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[TMR]],http://www.tmr-asic.com/,
 +
|chip=,http://www.tmr-asic.com/,February 2014,
 +
|mining=2Gh:(1.8/2)J
 +
|die=,55nm,custom,
 +
|package=QFN48,6x6mm,
 +
|notes=Intended to be package, pin and protocol compatibe with the TMR's 110nm offering.<ref>http://www.cybtc.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=205</ref>
 +
|sources=node size<ref>http://xueqiu.com/2467494708/24659428</ref>,specs/package<ref>http://www.cybtc.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=205</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,TMR sought venture capital for development of a 55nm chip, but {{as of|2015|04|01}} no further information has become available.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
== Canceled projects ==
 +
<div style="width:100%; text-align:right; margin-top:-2em">back to: [[#top|top]]</div>
 +
The following is a list of projects that are known or confidently presumed to have been canceled prior to production.
 +
=== bASIC ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[bASIC]],,Logo-basic.png
 +
|codevs=BTCFPGA
 +
|chip=[[bASIC|unknown]],http://www.btcfpga.com/index.php?route=product/product&manufacturer_id=11&product_id=58,September 3rd 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=79637.msg1157524#msg1157524
 +
|mining=(36/8)Gh:(51.3/8)J
 +
|die=TSMC,90nm,,
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=79637.msg1157524#msg1157524</ref>,performance/node size<ref>http://mineforeman.com/2013/01/08/btcfpga-release-guaranteed-shipping-date/</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,This project was effectively canceled on January 9th, 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135428.0</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== BTCMinerz ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=[[BTCMinerz]],,
 +
|chip=[[BTCMinerz|SuperMiner 2.0]],,September 23rd 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=300156.0
 +
|pics=Asic-btcminzers-superminerv2 0-layout.jpg:Layout,Asic-btcminzers-superminerv2 0-layout2.jpg:Layout
 +
|mining=1.4Gh:0.93J@0.9V:350Hz
 +
|die=SMIC,55nm,,3.3x2.5mm
 +
|notes=Die size is approximate based on 8.2mm² die area and assumed die aspect ratio.
 +
|sources=date/foundry/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=300156.0</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Presumed to have been canceled prior to production.
 +
}}
 +
=== DeepBit ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[DeepBit]],,
 +
|chip=[[DeepBit#ASIC_hardware|Reclaimer]],,September 10th 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108375
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108375</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,This project was declared canceled on April 8th 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108375.msg1767578#msg1767578</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== helveticoin ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=helveticoin,,
 +
|codevs=STMicroelectronics
 +
|chip=,,October 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146371
 +
|mining=(1*64)Gh:(5/(1*64))J@:1000Hz,(2*64)Gh:(15/(2*64))J@:2000Hz
 +
|die=Global Foundries,28nm,,
 +
|package=BGA,,
 +
|notes=Date is claimed tape-out date.  Gh/s performance is based on claimed clock frequency and number of hashing engines.  Claimed to incorporate / be built around an ARM Cortex M3 core.
 +
|sources=date/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146371.msg1554103#msg1554103</ref>,package<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146371.msg1555930#msg1555930</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Presumed to have been canceled prior to production or to have been a ruse given claims.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== LargeCoin ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[LargeCoin]],,Logo-largecoin.png
 +
|chip=,,July 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=67505
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=67505.msg797975#msg797975</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Presumed to have been canceled prior to production.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== Marchenko Ltd ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Marchenko Ltd]],,
 +
|chip=[[Marchenko Ltd#ASIC_hardware|unknown]],,April 4th 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75298
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=75298</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Project was cancelled on July 12th, 2012<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88331.msg1025900#msg1025900</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== Novello Technologies ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Novello Technologies]],,Logo-novello technologies.png
 +
|chip=[[Novello Technologies|unknown]],https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ultra-low-cost-bitcoin-mining-systems--2,June 3rd 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=638729
 +
|mining=128Gh:(25/128)J@0.8V:500Hz
 +
|die=,40nm,custom,10x10mm
 +
|package=MFCBGA,,
 +
|notes=Die size is an estimate based on a stated chip size of 100mm²
 +
|sources=date/specs<ref>https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ultra-low-cost-bitcoin-mining-systems--2</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Project was put on indefinite hold on June 12th, 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=638729.msg7267601#msg7267601</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== OpenBitASIC ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[OpenBitASIC]],,
 +
|chip=[[OpenBitASIC|unknown]],,April 12th 2012,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76351
 +
|die=,,hardcopy,
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76351</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Project was canceled on April 14th, 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76351.msg1834760#msg1834760</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
=== papa moi ===
 +
{{asic
 +
|dev=papa moi,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=295485,
 +
|codevs=Brite Semiconductor, ChipMotion Microelectronics Co, Ltd.
 +
|chip=,https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bitcoin-asic,November 27th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=295485
 +
|pics=Asic-papamoi-unknown-layout.jpg:Layout
 +
|mining=0.7Gh,0.78Gh@1.20V,1Gh@1.55V,:1J
 +
|die=SMIC,65nm,,
 +
|package=QFN,,
 +
|notes=Date is tape-out-ready date.
 +
|sources=codevs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=350013.msg3750117#msg3750117</ref>, date/specs/package/node<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=295485.0</ref>, <ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=350013.msg3901783#msg3901783</ref>, efficiency<ref>https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bitcoin-asic</ref>, SMIC<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=350013.msg3748976#msg3748976</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Project appears to have been canceled, no new information since December 12th, 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=354426.msg3794135#msg3794135</ref>.  Developer's behavior became erratic.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=350013.msg3776410#msg3776410</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=522390.msg5786100#msg5786100</ref>
 +
}}
 +
=== Xcrowd ===
 +
<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%; font-size:75%;"><tr><td>
 +
{{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[xCrowd]],,Logo-xcrowd.png
 +
|chip=[[xCrowd|Terra One / Z1]],http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=66f05229c32561289ceb680a8&id=db46896dd7,July 2nd 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=248396.0
 +
|pics=Asic-xcrowd-z1-top render.jpg:Top (render)
 +
|mining=15Gh:(25/15)J@1.1V:600Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,40nm,,4.5x4.5mm
 +
|package=FCBGA,,xCrowd logo
 +
|notes=Listed as both Z1<ref>http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=66f05229c32561289ceb680a8&id=db46896dd7</ref> and Terra One<ref>http://gallery.mailchimp.com/66f05229c32561289ceb680a8/images/Terra_One.1.png</ref>
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=248396.0</ref>,specs<ref>http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=66f05229c32561289ceb680a8&id=db46896dd7</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Presumed to have been canceled prior to production.
 +
}}
 +
</td></tr></table>
 +
 
 +
== Questionable projects ==
 +
<div style="width:100%; text-align:right; margin-top:-2em">back to: [[#top|top]]</div>
 +
The following is a list of projects that were not formally canceled and are generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation of the existence / performance / depiction of the chip and/or the company.
 +
 
 +
''Note: Most links below will lead to external sites.  Icons have been surpressed to prevent link clutter.''
 +
<div class="plainlinks" style="font-size:75%;">
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Achilles Labs,https://www.achilleslabs.com/,Logo-achilles labs.png
 +
|chip=,,November 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=855856
 +
|mining=:0.63J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|sources=node size/efficiency<ref>https://www.achilleslabs.com/product/2</ref>,warning<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=855856</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,Despite claims of available hardware currently being sold, no information on this hardware has become available.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Alydian,http://alydian.co/,Logo-alydian.png
 +
|codevs=CoinLab
 +
|chip=,,August 7th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269730
 +
|die=,65nm,,
 +
|sources=date/node<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269730.msg2885596#msg2885596</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,Claimed to have been pursuing their own chip according to Jeff Garzik<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269730.msg2891405#msg2891405</ref>.  Alydian filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 1st, 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=325484.0</ref>, only 3 months after being founded by CoinLab.  As part of their bankruptcy proceedings, asset auctions were blocked as the judge believed to be dealing with "a debtor that has absolutely zero existence"<ref>http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303465004579325064077902306</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=ASICrigs,https://www.facebook.com/asicrigs<!-- www.asicrigs.com is now a shady redirect -->,Logo-asicrigs.png
 +
|codevs=ON Semiconductors
 +
|chip=,,April 13 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169969
 +
|pics=Asic-asicrigs-fake.png:Top (fake)
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://www.facebook.com/asicrigs/photos/a.235885316536806.1073741827.235882613203743/235887349869936/?type=1</ref>,ONSemi<ref>https://www.facebook.com/asicrigs/photos/a.235889736536364.1073741828.235882613203743/235889739869697/?type=1&permPage=1</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated images of Butterfly Labs miners<ref>https://www.facebook.com/asicrigs/photos/a.235889736536364.1073741828.235882613203743/235890703202934/?type=1</ref> and manipulated image<ref>https://www.facebook.com/asicrigs/photos/a.235889736536364.1073741828.235882613203743/235889739869697/?type=1&permPage=1</ref> of a Fujitsu ARM chip<ref>http://www.fujitsu.com/global/Images/mb86e631_tcm100-916813.jpg</ref> to bolster credibility.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=ASX Project,http://asxproject.com/,Logo-asx project.png
 +
|chip=,,April 27th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=189846
 +
|pics=Asic-asx projet-fake.png:Top (fake)
 +
|mining=0.25Gh,0.28Gh
 +
|sources=date<ref>earliest recording in archive.org</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated (blurred) image<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=189846.msg2205949#msg2205949</ref> of a Texas Instrument-manufactured Apple QuickDraw3D ASIC<ref>http://forcedperfect.net/hardware/cards/applequickdraw3dcard/</ref> to bolster credibility.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Axon Labs,http://www.axonlabs.net/,Logo-axonlabs.png
 +
|chip=sorenson cortex 1,http://axonlabs.net/documents/t1_ovv.pdf,December 18th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=374525.0
 +
|pics=Asic-axonlabs-sorenson cortex 1.jpg:Top (render)
 +
|mining=(3000/(512/64))Gh:0.45J@:866Hz
 +
|package=FCBGA,,axon labs logo / sorenson cortex 1 / AX-2386-RISC
 +
|sources=date<ref>earliest recording in archive.org</ref>,specs<ref>http://axonlabs.net/documents/t1_ovv.pdf</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=374525.0</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Bitcoin Brothers,http://bitcoinbrothers.de/,Logo-bitcoinbrothers.png
 +
|chip=,,February 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=377701
 +
|die=,45nm,,
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=377701.msg4055525#msg4055525</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,A chip at this node size was only claimed to have been designed, no claim was made regarding production.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Bitcoin Brothers,http://bitcoinbrothers.de/,Logo-bitcoinbrothers.png
 +
|chip=,,April 2014,
 +
|pics=Asic-bitcoinbrothers-unknown-top.jpg:Top (mockup)
 +
|mining=13Gh:0.45J
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|package=LQFP208
 +
|sources=date/specs<ref>https://twitter.com/BitcoinBrothers/status/451309982676287489</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,{{As of|2015|04|01}} no information on the existence of this chip has been made public.<ref>http://cointelegraph.com/news/111069/the_new_leader_in_mining_interview_with_thomas_j_ackermann_bitcoin_brothers</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Bitcoin Brothers,http://bitcoinbrothers.de/,Logo-bitcoinbrothers.png
 +
|chip=,,February 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=844727.0
 +
|mining=(6000000/256000)Gh:(18000000/20/256000)
 +
|die=,16nm,,
 +
|sources=date/specs<ref>http://www.bitcoinbrothers.de/press/pr20141103</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,{{As of|2015|04|01}} no information on the existence of this chip has been made public.<ref>http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Bitcoin-Brothers-Berliner-Startup-will-das-Mining-umkrempeln-2442025.html</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=BitHashMiner,<!-- bithashminer dot com, blocked by spam filter -->,Logo-bithashminer.png
 +
|chip=,,April 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=944406.0
 +
|mining=400Gh:(1400/10000)J
 +
|die=foundry,20nm,,
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=944406.0</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,This chip was slated for the future, however there were strong indications of dishonesty in their presentation and (pre)sales.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=944406.0</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Boscombe Pierlytic,http://boscombe-miner.com/,Logo-boscombe pierlytic.png
 +
|chip=,,December 10th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=366243
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|notes=Date is first appearance of company name (via comment spam)
 +
|sources=node size<ref>http://boscombe-miner.com/product/boscombe-miner-firestorm-2000</ref>, date<ref>http://www.cloudbitcoinminer.com/2013/10/how-to-mine-bitcoins-without-hardware.html</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales, despite statement to the contrary<ref>http://newsbtc.com/2013/12/17/boscombe-pierlytic-responds-bitcoin-miner-scam-accusations/</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=BTC Olympus,http://www.btcolympus.com/,Logo-btc olympus.png
 +
|chip=Achilles,,,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=362756
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=362756.msg3881626#msg3881626</ref>
 +
|notes=Implied to have been BTC Olympus' first ASIC<ref>https://archive.today/wkC3o#msg3881626</ref>.  Not to be confused with Achilles Labs, a manufacturer of Scrypt mining hardware.
 +
|warning=canceled,Implied to have been canceled due to performance issues.<ref>https://archive.today/wkC3o</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=BTC Olympus,http://www.btcolympus.com/,Logo-btc olympus.png
 +
|chip=Hercules,,December 8th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=362756
 +
|pics=Asic-btc olympus-hercules-top.jpg:Top (render)
 +
|mining=550Gh:0.75J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|package=,,Hercules / T2HP28A / V1B1A-3 / MADE IN TAIWAN
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>https://archive.today/wkC3o#msg3881626</ref>,markings<ref>http://btcolympus.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Chip-Slide-21.jpg</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,This chip was to be used in a product called the Poseidon<ref>https://archive.today/wkC3o#msg3881626</ref>, for which at least one BitcoinTalk Forum post exists claiming selling a used unit<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=561122</ref>.  However, no details of the unit or chip are available and the company is generally regarded as being dishonest in their business.<ref>http://cointelegraph.com/news/111640/disreputable_company_claims_5_th_rate_mining_rig</ref>.  {{as of|2015|03|27}}, all social media accounts/posts have been closed, and on March 21st, 2015, the first post in the relevant BitcoinTalk Forum thread has been blanked out.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=BTC Olympus,http://www.btcolympus.com/,Logo-btc olympus.png
 +
|chip=,,June 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=362756
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|sources=date/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=362756.msg3885456#msg3885456</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,Although a 20nm ASIC was mentioned in passing, no further information is available.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=CedarTec,http://www.cedartec.net/,Logo-cedartec.png
 +
|chip=,,April 8th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170739.0
 +
|pics=Asic-cedartec-unknown-top.jpg:Top
 +
|mining=(80/10)Gh:(250/80)J@1.45V:400Hz
 +
|die=,65nm,,
 +
|package=,,CedarTec logo
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170739.0</ref>, node size<ref>http://www.cedartec.net/</ref>, efficiency<ref>http://www.cedartec.net/products.php</ref>, core voltage/frequency<ref>https://vimeo.com/65249930</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159560</ref>, using manipulated images<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159560.msg2004199#msg2004199</ref> to bolster credibility.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=CoreMiner,<!-- http://www.coreminer.com/ as of 2015/04/12 the site of an unrelated business -->,Logo-coreminer.png
 +
|codevs=Bits, Inc., Data Converters Ltd.
 +
|mining=:0.7J
 +
|chip=,,February 1st 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=374146.0
 +
|sources=date<ref>http://www.coreminer.com/company.html</ref>, Bits,Inc. / Data Converters Ltd.<ref>http://coreminer.com/about.html</ref>, efficiency<ref>http://coreminer.com/faq.html</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=374920.0</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Crypto Technology Systems,http://ctsminer.com/,Logo-cts.png
 +
|chip=,,January 21st 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=429513
 +
|mining=(5000/4):(1100/5000)J
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|sources=date<ref>http://www.ctsminer.com/prototype-testing-commences/</ref>,specs/efficiency/node<ref>http://www.ctsminer.com/product/cts-miner-stratusmine-5-ths-20nm-asic-bitcoin-miner</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Canceled January 29th, 2014<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=429513.msg4825122#msg4825122</ref> due to scam allegations and the project being “far too big [,,] to handle”.  Used manipulated image of a Handshake Solutions ARM996HS processor<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=429513.msg4825122#msg4825122</ref> to bolster credibility.  Pre-orders were refunded, with {{{subst:BTC}}}0.0998 ($8 at the time) unaccounted for.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=432716.msg10976689#msg10976689</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Cryoniks&#44; Inc.,https://cryoniks.com/,Logo-cryoniks.png
 +
|codevs=Liquid Nitrogen Overclocking
 +
|chip=Cryonic ASIC+,,May 23rd 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214378.0
 +
|die=,32nm,,
 +
|notes=string
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214378.0</ref>, node size<ref>https://cryoniks.com/#!/app/frostbit/</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214526.msg2250079#msg2250079</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=374920.0</ref><ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214526</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=DragonCo&#44; Inc.,http://dragon-asic.com/,
 +
|chip=Dragon ASIC,,April 4th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167273
 +
|notes=Not to be confused with Dragon Mining Technology.
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167273</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated images of a Godson-1 chip<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167273.msg1741686#msg1741686</ref> to bolster credibility.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=EMIC (European Mining Innovation Center),https://emic.com.pl/,Logo-emic.png
 +
|chip=,,February 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=903855
 +
|mining=157Gh:(1400/(36*157))J
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|sources=date/specs<ref>http://emic.com.pl/en/product/emic-powermodule/</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=903855</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Extolabs|Extolabs Ltd]],http://www.extolabs.com/,Logo-extolabs.png
 +
|chip=P866 BBFE,http://www.extolabs.com/product-ex1,April 1st 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=583857
 +
|pics=Asic-extolabs-p866 bbfe-fake.jpg:Top (fake),Asic-extolabs-p866 bbfe-fake2.jpg:Top (fake)
 +
|mining=(3600/4)Gh:(1/1895*1000)J
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|package=,,extolabs logo / P866 BBFE
 +
|notes=Date is first appearance of Extolabs online (vimeo video).
 +
|sources=name<ref>http://www.extolabs.com/faq</ref>,date<ref>https://vimeo.com/90693426</ref>, node size/specs<ref>http://www.extolabs.com/product-ex1</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated images<ref>http://www.extolabs.com/images/chip.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.extolabs.com/images/chips.jpg</ref> of unknown BGA chips to bolster credibility.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Frank Leejun,https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/14nm-bitcoin-miners#home,
 +
|chip=,https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/14nm-bitcoin-miners#home,June 17th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=680050
 +
|die=,14nm,,
 +
|sources=date/node<ref>http://www.bitcoingalaxy.us/are-14nm-asic-mining-chips-around-the-corner/</ref></ref>,
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their (crowdfunding pitch) presentation<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=680050</ref>.  Promotional image<ref>https://bitcoingalaxy.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/14nm-ASIC-mining-chips-the-future.png</ref> actually used a 4xKlondike K16 case design<ref>https://i.imgur.com/KIx6WYol.png</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=GalaxyASIC,http://galaxyasic.com/,
 +
|chip=,,October 28th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158044
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|sources=date/node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158044.msg1672838#msg1672838</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and investment seeking<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158044</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=German Bitcoin Mining,http://www.german-bitcoin-mining.de,
 +
|chip=,,July 5th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=250428
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=250428.msg2659259#msg2659259</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=250428</ref> using edited images of existing mini-ITX cases, and has gone out of business<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=250428.msg10668193#msg10668193</ref> without any further details on offerings.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Global Mining Hardware Solutions,http://global-mhs.com/,
 +
|chip=,,August 31st 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=285524
 +
|mining=15Gh:0.7J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=285524.msg3052306#msg3052306</ref>, node size/specs<ref>http://global-mhs.com/product/4</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=285524</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[HashBlaster]],https://www.hashblaster.com/,Logo-hashblaster.png
 +
|chip=Crimson Peak,https://www.hashblaster.com/technical-specifications,December 9th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=368243.0
 +
|pics=Asic-hashblaster-crimson peak-fake.jpg:Top (fake)
 +
|mining=1100Gh:0.55J
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|package=FCBGA1517,,HashBlaster logo
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=368243.msg3932728#msg3932728</ref>,node size/specs<ref>https://www.hashblaster.com/technical-specifications</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=368243.0</ref> using manipulated image<ref>https://www.hashblaster.com/images/chip.jpg</ref> of an image that itself was manipulated<ref>http://javier.esilicon.com/page/3/</ref> to remove package markings.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[HashCoins]],https://www.hashcoins.com/,
 +
|chip=,https://www.hashcoins.com/buy-asic-miners/buy-uranus/,March 2015,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=417623
 +
|mining=(6000/15)Gh:0.26J
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|notes=Efficiency is as specified at the board.
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>https://www.hashcoins.com/buy-asic-miners/buy-uranus/</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,The mining equipment this chip is going to be used in was originally slated for Q1 2015.  {{As of|2015|04|01}} the HashCoins website reads that this equipment "is in the stage of testing and certification", while taking orders via Bitcoin and/or bank transfers.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[labcoin]] (iTec Pro Limited),http://www.labcoin.com/,Logo-labcoin.png
 +
|chip=,http://www.labcoin.com/presentation.html,July 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033
 +
|mining=((220+280)/2)Gh:((1.4+1.8)/2)J@1.8V:250Hz
 +
|die=UMC,180nm,custom,
 +
|package=LQFP44,5x5mm,
 +
|notes=Date was projected tape-out date.  Design based on [[FPGA Mining|open source FPGA design]]<ref>http://www.labcoin.com/presentation.html</ref>
 +
|sources=date/specs<ref>http://www.labcoin.com/presentation.html</ref>,foundry<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033.msg2640643#msg2640643</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,This chip was canceled shortly before tape-out<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033.msg2640643#msg2640643</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[labcoin]] (iTec Pro Limited),http://www.labcoin.com/,Logo-labcoin.png
 +
|codevs=SZICC
 +
|chip=,,,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033
 +
|pics=Asic-labcoin-130nm-fake.jpg:Top (Fake),Asic-labcoin-130nm-layout1.png:Layout,Asic-labcoin-130nm-layout2.png:Layout,Asic-labcoin-130nm-layout3.png:Layout,Asic-labcoin-130nm-engine.jpg:Engine
 +
|mining=4.8Gh:(12.8/4.8)J@:300Hz
 +
|die=TSMC,130nm,custom,6.5x6.5mm
 +
|notes=New work done by the same designer as the 180nm model which was canceled<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1ntdxt/howard_wang_responds_to_qa_labcoin_is_a_scam/</ref>, and claimed to have been 'finished' by another designer.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3327454#msg3327454</ref>
 +
|sources=specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033.msg2664903#msg2664903</ref>,foundry<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033.msg2665052#msg2665052</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,This chip was claimed to have been received<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3034290#msg3034290</ref>, however the image was found to be manipulated<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3116166#msg3116166</ref> which was explained as just being rough chip packaging<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3116299#msg3116299</ref>.  Another image with the alleged chip in a tray rather than on a reel was posted<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3148974#msg3148974</ref> accompanied by an infeasible PCB design.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3152956#msg3152956</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[labcoin]] (iTec Pro Limited),http://www.labcoin.com/,Logo-labcoin.png
 +
|chip=,,,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033.0
 +
|die=,65nm,,
 +
|notes=A 65nm chip was claimed to be under development by labcoin through two teams, referred to only as 'Chinese team' and 'European team'.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=241033.msg2640643#msg2640643</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Work on 65nm chips was acknowledged as having been suspended around October 2013<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=263445.msg3327454#msg3327454</ref>. Generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and investment seeking.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=325431</ref><ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1ncckq/labcoin_has_been_outed_as_a_scam_run_by_notorious/</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=labs novo,http://labsnovo.com,
 +
|chip=,,March 21st 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=155896
 +
|mining=:(90/20)J
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated images of an AC Ryan mediaplayer<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=155896</ref> to bolster credibility.
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Payonix Technologies Pty Ltd,http://payonix.com/,Logo-payonix.png
 +
|chip=ONIX,www,November 7th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084
 +
|mining=250Gh:0.7J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|notes=ASIC purportedly 'reverse engineered'.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084.msg3567093#msg3567093</ref>
 +
|sources=date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084.msg3503627#msg3503627</ref>,hash rate<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084.msg3487663#msg3487663</ref>,node size/efficiency<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084.msg3459854#msg3459854</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Project went deliberately silent<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084.msg3578508#msg3578508</ref>, website no longer mentions hardware and at least on that portion of affairs are presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=323084</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Phoenix Technologies,http://bitcoinminingcenter.com/,Logo-phoenix technologies.png
 +
|chip=G2 X w/ Nanoflow™,,August 6th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=308670
 +
|mining=250:0.65J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|notes=Not to be confused with Phoenix Technologies Ltd. of computer BIOS fame.
 +
|sources=date<ref>earliest recording in archive.org</ref>,node size<ref>http://bitcoinminingcenter.com/</ref>,specs<ref>http://bitcoinviews.com/phoenix-technologies-announce-2nd-generation-asic-chip-breakthrough/</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated images<ref>http://bitcoinminingcenter.com/wp-content/themes/hyperion/images/slideshow/slide3.png</ref><ref>http://bitcoinminingcenter.com/wp-content/themes/hyperion/images/slideshow/slide4.png</ref> of G-Technology G-Safe and G-Speed products<ref>http://support.g-technology.com/support/g-safe</ref><ref>http://www.g-technology.com/products/g-speed-es-4-hard-drive-failsafe-raid-16-tb</ref>, is generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=365585</ref>.  Company logo is actually that of [[wikipedia:Phoenix Television|Phoenix Television]]<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=268180.msg2922218#msg2922218</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=primeASIC,http://primeasic.com/,Logo-primeasic.png
 +
|chip=,,2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148832
 +
|mining=:(800/80)J
 +
|notes=Also known as BitAsic<sup>[http://bitasic.com/ www]</sup>.  Current BitAsic website suggests a product called Enigma which should not be confused with the Bitcoin Ultra<sup>[http://www.bitcoinultra.co.uk/ www]</sup> Enigma, which used InnoSilicon/Coincraft A1 chips.
 +
|sources=efficiency<ref>http://bitasic.com/specs.html</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148832.msg1636723#msg1636723</ref>, used a company's credentials as a facilitator, but that company denied being associated<ref>http://mineforeman.com/2013/03/04/another-asic-manufacturer-enters-the-bitcoin-mining-device-market/</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Skyward Sword (倚天剑),,
 +
|chip=,,October 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=307135.0
 +
|mining=3.2Gh:(2.8/3.2)@:(3.2/4*1000)Hz,:0.5J@0.8V,0.8J@1.0V,1.14J@1.2V
 +
|die=,65nm,,3.16x3.16 <!-- derived from 10mm² -->
 +
|notes=Date is for tech availability.
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=307135.0</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,Sought investment/production partners for the design. Unknown status, was met with skepticism at various forums.<ref>http://8btc.com/thread-992-1-1.html</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Skyward Sword (倚天剑),,
 +
|chip=,,October 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=307135.0
 +
|mining=8Gh:(2.8/8)J
 +
|die=,40nm,,
 +
|notes=Date is for tech availability.
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=307135.0</ref>
 +
|warning=vaporware,Sought investment/production partners for the design. Unknown status, was met with skepticism at various forums.<ref>http://8btc.com/thread-992-1-1.html</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[Smart Miner]],http://www.kuangjibi.com/,Logo-smart miner.png
 +
|chip=,http://www.btc126.com/btc/machine/83.html,October 31st 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=266310
 +
|mining=5Gh:(240/200)J
 +
|die=,40nm,,
 +
|notes=Efficiency is as specified at the board.
 +
|sources=date/node size/specs<ref>/http://www.kuangjibi.com/</ref><ref>http://www.btc126.com/btc/machine/83.html</ref>
 +
|warning=needinfo,Little is known about this chip outside of its purported use in hardware that could be rented (early cloudhashing).  No page appears to have details (the now-defunct website mentioned a 30-day delay in tape-out<ref>http://www.kuangjibi.com/news/delay</ref>), and the validity of the company's claims have been called into question.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=270211</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[VMC|VMC / AMC / ActM]],http://virtualminingcorp.com/,Logo-vmc.png
 +
|codevs=eASIC
 +
|chip=Fast-Hash ONE,http://virtualminingcorp.com/shop1/index.php?id_category=17&controller=category,December 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=206488
 +
|mining=6Gh,9Gh
 +
|die=Global Foundries,45nm,easicopy,27x27mm
 +
|notes=The name 'Fast-Hash ONE' was eventually used to refer to [[HashFast]] chips integrated into AMC/VMC miners.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=462370.msg5993485#msg5993485</ref>
 +
|sources=date/specs/foundry/package/die size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg2598150#msg2598150</ref>, easic/global foundries<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg2598150#msg2598150</ref>, node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg1678026#msg1678026</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,AMC/VMC announced that they were skipping their 45nm technology.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=206488.msg2694526#msg2694526</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[VMC|VMC / AMC / ActM]],http://virtualminingcorp.com/,Logo-vmc.png
 +
|codevs=eASIC/unspecified
 +
|chip=Fast-Hash ONE,http://virtualminingcorp.com/shop1/index.php?id_category=17&controller=category,November 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=206488
 +
|mining=16Gh:(11.136/16)J@1.15V:800Hz,20Gh@:1000Hz
 +
|die=Global Foundries,28nm,easicopy/custom,27x27mm
 +
|package=FCBGA672,,
 +
|notes=The name 'Fast-Hash ONE' was eventually used to refer to [[HashFast]] chips integrated into AMC/VMC miners.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=462370.msg5993485#msg5993485</ref>
 +
|sources=date/specs/foundry/package/die size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg2598150#msg2598150</ref>, core voltage<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg2662523#msg2662523</ref> easic/global foundries<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg2598150#msg2598150</ref>, node size<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158806.msg1678026#msg1678026</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,Although never formally canceled<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=462370.msg5993585#msg5993585</ref>, this chip never materalized before AMC/VMC's legal troubles in February of 2015.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=462370.msg10572375#msg10572375</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=[[VMC|VMC / AMC / ActM]],http://virtualminingcorp.com/,Logo-vmc.png
 +
|codevs=People's ASIC
 +
|chip=Fast-Hash ONE,http://virtualminingcorp.com/shop1/index.php?id_category=17&controller=category,April 17th 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=206488
 +
|mining=1.9Gh:(2.5/1.9)J
 +
|die=UMC,55nm,custom,
 +
|package=,11x11mm,
 +
|notes=The name 'Fast-Hash ONE' was eventually used to refer to [[HashFast]] chips integrated into AMC/VMC miners.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=462370.msg5993485#msg5993485</ref>
 +
|sources=node size/UMC/topology<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=297543.msg4652211#msg4652211</ref>, package/specs<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=297503.msg4652682#msg4652682</ref>, date<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=297503.msg5129392#msg5129392</ref>
 +
|warning=canceled,AMC/VMC announced in a media interview that their 55nm technology had been canceled<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=462370.msg5464331#msg5464331</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=Xtreme Miners,http://www.xtrememiners.net/,Logo-xtreme miners.png
 +
|chip=,,February 2014,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344630
 +
|pics=Asic-xtreme miners-unknown-top.jpg:Top (render)
 +
|mining=:0.3J
 +
|die=,28nm,,
 +
|package=SOIC20-like,,
 +
|sources=date/node size/efficiency<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344630</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=344630</ref>
 +
}}
 +
* {{asic
 +
|style=oneliner
 +
|dev=ZTE-Asic,https://zte-asic.com/,
 +
|chip=,,August 28th 2013,https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=387168
 +
|die=,20nm,,
 +
|notes=Not to be confused with ZTE Corporation of telecom fame.
 +
|sources=node size/date<ref>https://zte-asic.com/</ref>
 +
|warning=scam,Used manipulated images<ref>https://zte-asic.com/</ref> of Synology NAS solutions<ref>https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS115</ref><ref>https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/DS414</ref> to bolster credibility. Generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.<ref>https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=387168</ref>
 +
}}
 +
</div>
 +
 
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGFhc8R_uO4& video about the technological aspects of custom processor design]
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* [http://www.adapteva.com/andreas-blog/semiconductor-economics-101/ article about the economical aspects of custom processor design]
  
 
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An application-specific integrated circuit (abbreviated as ASIC) is an integrated circuit (IC) customized for a particular use, rather than intended for general-purpose use. In Bitcoin mining hardware, ASICs were the next step of development after CPUs, GPUs and FPGAs. Capable of easily outperforming the aforementioned platforms for Bitcoin mining in both speed and efficiency, all Bitcoin mining hardware that is practical in use will make use of one or more Bitcoin (SHA256d) ASICs.

Note that Bitcoin ASIC chips generally can only be used for Bitcoin mining. While there are rare exceptions - for example chips that mine both Bitcoin and Litecoin - this is often because the chip package effectively has two ASICs: one for Bitcoin and one for Litecoin.

The ASIC chip of choice determines, in large part, the cost and efficiency of a given miner, as ASIC development and manufacture are very expensive processes, and the ASIC chips themselves are often the components that require the most power on a Bitcoin miner.

While there are many Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturers, some of these should be seen as systems integrators - using the ASIC chips manufactured by other parties, and combining them with other electronic components on a board to form the Bitcoin mining hardware.

Bitcoin ASIC development pace

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CoinTerra Goldstrike timeline

The pace at which Bitcoin ASICs have been developed, for a previously non-existent market, has seen some academic interest. One paper titled "Bitcoin and The Age of Bespoke Silicon" notes:

We examined the Bitcoin hardware movement, which led to the development of customized silicon ASICs without the support of any major company. The users self-organized and self-financed the hardware and software development, bore the risks and fiduciary issues, evaluated business plans, and braved the task of developing expensive chips on extremely low budgets. This is unheard of in modern times, where last-generation chip efforts are said to cost $100 million or more
—Michael Bedford Taylor, University of California, http://cseweb.ucsd.edu/~mbtaylor/papers/bitcoin_taylor_cases_2013.pdf

The Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies online course by Princeton University notes:

The amazing thing about Bitcoin ASICs is that, as hard as they were to design, analysts who have looked at this have said this may be the fastest turnaround time - essentially in the history of integrated circuits - for specifying a problem, which is mining Bitcoins, and turning it around to have a working chip in people's hands.
—Joseph Bonneau, Postdoctoral research associate, Princeton University, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXerV3f5jN8#t=26m40s

A timeline overview for CoinTerra's Goldstrike 1 chip also shows this as 8 months between founding the company and shipping a product.

Bitcoin ASIC specifications

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Bitcoin ASIC efficiency vs hash rate

A Bitcoin ASIC's specification could be seen as having a certain hash rate (e.g. Gh/s) at a certain efficiency (e.g. J/Gh). While cost is another factor, this is often a relatively fixed factor as the minimum cost of a chip will be determined by the fabrication process, while the maximum cost will be determined by market forces, which are outside of post-fabrication technological control.

When reading the specifications for ASICs on this page is that they should be interpreted as being indicative, rather than authoritative. Many of the figures will have come from the manufacturers, who will present their technology in the best light - be that high hash rates that in practice may not be very efficient and require additional cooling, or very high efficiency at a cost of hash rate and risking being slow in the race against difficulty adjustments.
Complicating the matter further is that Bitcoin ASICs can often be made to cater to both ends of the spectrum by varying the clock frequency and/or the power provided to the chip (often via a regulated voltage supply). As such, chips can not be directly compared.

Comparing Bitcoin ASICs

Two proposals have been made in the past for attempts at comparing ASICs - Gh/mm² and η-factor.
Gh/mm² is a simple measure of the number of Gigahashes per second of the chip, divided by its die area (area of the the actual silicon). This measure however does not take into account the node size which affects how many logical cells can fit in a given area.
As a result, η-factor was suggested at the BitcoinTalk Forums which attempts to take the node size into account, by multiplying the Gh/mm² value by the half the node size, three times.

Although the merit of these approaches can be debated, ultimately these figures are not as important as the ones that detail what is required to make an ASIC work. If an ASIC requires highly stable power supply, then the power supply circuitry on a board may be more expensive than for another ASIC. If the ASIC has a complex communications protocol, additional relatively expensive components may be required. If an ASIC's die is large, fewer (rectangular slices) can be obtained from a (circular) wafer, defects affect its design dispropotionately, and cooling solutions are generally more complex compared to smaller die chips which in turn have other overhead. Chips with a BGA design are less simple to integrate than a QFN, requiring more expensive (inspection and testing) equipment.
Nevertheless, for historic purposes they are included in listings here where sufficient information is available.

Number of cores

One other oft-mentioned number statistic for an ASIC chip is the number of cores or hashing engines that are on the chip. While this number is directly related to performance, it is not necessarily a comparitive relation.
Bitmain Technologies' BM1382 calculates 63 hashes per clock cycle (Hz), while their more efficient BM1384 calculates 55 hashes per clock cycle. Similarly, while these hashes per clock cycle are spot-on for the claims regarding the number of cores, BitFury's BF756C55 is claimed to have 756 cores, but yields around 11.6 hashes per clock cycle. This is because the reference to cores sometimes mean different things, and certain designs result in less straightforward calculation[1]
Nevertheless, when a designer makes claims regarding hash rates at certain clock frequencies, one can determine if A. there is a straightforward calculation and B. if the designer is being imprecise (rounding values) or even intentionally dishonest, as the ratio between clock cycles and hash rate should remain the same.

ASIC development projects

21

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21 Inc. Unknown BCT
Facilitators: Qualcomm
No introduction date known		No pictures available
Needs more information (see notes for details)
21, formerly 21e6, is believed to use their own developed chip given their staff. However, little public information about the hardware used is known.

ASICMiner

Logo-asicminer-en.png
ASICMiner
Facilitators: BitQuan,BitFountain
Top
Top
Bottom
Bottom
BE100 BCT
Introduced: 2012-Dec-28
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN40 6x6mm
Markings: BE100
Die:4.66x4.66mm@130nm
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
0.33661671.053362.01610.024249.2
0.39281251.153923.13610.024957.4
Notes: The letters 'BE' in the component name/markings stands for "Block Erupter". ASICMiner considers the BE100 their 'Gen1' product.
Used on: Block Erupter USB, Block Erupter Cube, Block Erupter Blade
ASICMiner unknown BCT
Facilitators: BitQuan,BitFountain
Planned: 2012-Nov		No pictures available
Die:65nm
Canceled (see notes for details)
Notes: This chip would formally have been ASICMiner's 'Gen2' product.
Development appears to have been canceled prior to production.
Logo-asicminer-en.png
ASICMiner
Facilitators: BitQuan,BitFountain
Top (8x8mm)
Top (8x8mm)
Bottom (9x9mm)
Bottom (9x9mm)
BE200www BCT
Introduced: 2014-Mar-28
Datasheet: package dimensions,pins/protocol, pinout
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN64 8x8mm
Markings: BE200 / [lot]
Known codes: lot:8P01N,9C01H,9P02A,9P02H
Die:40nm
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
9.60.6615150.86.336
Notes: ASICMiner considers this their 'Gen3' product. Was made available in 8x8mm and 9x9mm packages.
Used on: ASICMiner Tube, ASICMiner Prisma
Logo-asicminer-en.png
ASICMiner
Facilitators: BitQuan,BitFountain
Top
Top
Layout
Layout
BE300S prototype BCT
Introduced: 2014-Sep-16
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN40*
Markings: BE300S
Die:28nm
Foundry: TSMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
30.18753420.5616
5.20.24740501.28388
Notes: This was a prototype manufactured on an MPW. The package appears to be soldered on only 2 sides, which may imply that internally there are also only bond wires to those two sides.
ASICMiner BE300(S) BCT
Facilitators: BitQuan,BitFountain
Planned: 2015-Feb		No pictures available
Package: FCLGA 5x5mm Die:28nm Foundry: TSMC
May not actually exist (see notes for details)Mining: 8Gh/s 0.038J/Gh, 12Gh/s 0.038J/Gh, 6Gh/s 0.033J/Gh, 9Gh/s 0.022J/Gh
Notes: ASICMiner would consider this their 'Gen4' product. The expected hashing performance and package size is preliminary.
The BE300(S) is understood not to be in production at this time.

ASICMiner Unknown a 2015 16nm chip co-developed with BitQuan,BitFountain. The planned node size would be 16nm or 14nmThis chip is planned to be introduced in the future.

ASICrising GmbH

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ASICrising
Facilitators: RacyICs
Top (logo)
Top (logo)
Top (no logo)
Top (no logo)
Bottom
Bottom
Wolfbloodwww BCT
Introduced: 2013-Aug
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN88 10x10mm
Markings: with logo:Wolfblood logo / WOLFBLOOD-A0 / [lot1] / [lot2][date] without logo:[illegible / illegible / illegible][date]
Known codes: WB4230-1A0 / UXYK3604647.4913,1214
Die:28nm
Foundry: Global Foundries
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
9.120.6515385.928
10.60.7513337.95
Notes: Only produced in a limited run, as ASICrising opted against making a full mask while their 28nm design was close to being finalized.[2]. Package size is an estimate based on neighboring components.
ASICrising Wolfblood XEwww BCT
Facilitators: RacyICs
Planned: 2014-Aug		No pictures available
Die:8.45x8.45mm@28nm (custom+cell) Foundry: Global Foundries
May not actually exist (see notes for details)Mining: 100Gh/s 0.19J/Gh, 125Gh/s 0.29J/Gh, 150Gh/s 0.29J/Gh
Notes: Third hash rate listed is based on Gh/mm² numbers using the 100Gh as the base value. This was also used to derive the die size for further calculations.
As of 1 April 2015 (2015 -04-01) the ASICrising website states that the design is "Tapeout-ready", implying that it has not yet been manufactured.

ASICrising Wolfblood x14 a 14nm 200Gh/s 0.08J/Gh chip . As of 1 April 2015 (2015 -04-01) no further information on this potential chip has become available beyond the Coinbau investment brochure.

Avalon Project

Logo-A.png
Avalon Project
Facilitators: Canaan Creative, BitSynCom, Gridchip
Avalon-A3256-Q48-front.png
top
Avalon-A3256-Q48-foot.png
bottom
Layout
Layout
Die (power)
Die (power)
Die (cores)
Die (cores)
A3256www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Jan-20
Datasheet: datasheet, package
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: Old Avalon logo / A3256-Q48 / [lot/date]
Known codes: P6M56213042C,P6M56313052C,PPT87813212C
Die:3.976x4.056mm@110nm
Foundry: TSMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
0.2956.61521.153751.9470.790.023043.45
Notes: First ASIC to be put to market, with first delivery of a miner to Jeff Garzik.
Logo-A.png
Avalon Project
Facilitators: Canaan Creative, BitSynCom, GridChip
Top
Top
Bottom (mockup)
Bottom (mockup)
A3255www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Aug
Datasheet: datasheet, package
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: Avalon logo / A3255-Q48 / [lot/date]
Known codes: SKWL0613452CMU
Die:55nm
Foundry: TSMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
1.51.66250.87502.42
1.52.454081.07503.6752
Notes: GridChip's involvement with this chip is disputed.[3]
Logo-A.png
Avalon Project
Facilitators: Canaan Creative, BitSynCom
Top
Top
Bottom
Bottom
A3233www
Introduced: 2014-Apr
Datasheet: datasheet, package
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: Avalon logo / A3233-Q48 / [lot/date]
Known codes: P6P73914092CMU,P6P73914102CAL
Die:40nm
Foundry: TSMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
7.080.7513330.556005.3111.8
7.080.8911240.896006.301211.8
Logo-A.png
Avalon Project
Facilitators: Canaan Creative, Alchip Technologies, Ltd (世芯电子)
Top
Top
Bottom (mockup)
Bottom (mockup)
A3222www BCT
Introduced: 2014-Sep
Datasheet: datasheet, package
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN56 8x8mm
Markings: Avalon logo / A3222-Q56 / [lot/date]
Known codes: T8A98911434EMAA,T4V9181435ECLA
Die:28nm
Foundry: TSMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
250.425000.654001062.5
250.616670.84001562.5

Avalon Project Unknown a 2015-Jul chip co-developed with Canaan Creative. This chip is rumored to become available around July of 2015.

BIOSTAR Group

Logo-biostargroup.png
BIOSTAR Group
Top (marked)
Top (marked)
Top (unmarked)
Top (unmarked)
Cobrawww BCT
Introduced: 2014-Mar-17
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: unmarked: n/a marked: Cobra / [lot] / [date]G030
Known codes: D7LJK. 1 / 1348
Die:110nm
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
0.3755.4171852.03125
Notes: Efficiency is as specified at the board. Package size is an estimate based on neighboring components.

BitDragonfly

BitDragonfly
Top
Top
Unknown
Introduced: 2014-Jan

Needs more information (see notes for details)
Technical specifications
Package:
Markings: BitDragonfly / CA2472 / L[date]
Known codes: 1403
Not much is known about this chip other than that it existed, was technologically successful, but financially expensive - as noted by Bitcoin entrepreneur Li Xiaolai

BitFury Group

Logo-bitfury.png
BitFury Group
Facilitators: IMEC,Europractice,BioInfoBank Institute
Tops/Bottom
Tops/Bottom
Layout
Layout
Layout
Layout
Die (optical)
Die (optical)
Die (power)
Die (power)
Die (cores)
Die (cores)
BF756C55www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Jun-14
Datasheet: unofficial datasheet package pinout compilation
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn/Punched QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: β: β / 5Ghash / [date] / [lot] / TT
BioInfoBank: BioInfoBank logo / BIB756C55NM-BF / [date] / [lot]
CCCP: CCCP logo / CCCP756C55NM-BF / [date] / [lot]
Known codes: β: KRT8G, BioInfoBank: 1336/KYG0H, 1404/KCKCL, CCCP: 1340/KYW3Q
Die:3.8x3.8mm@55nm(custom+auto)
Foundry: UMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
5.430.3826320.6874672.063411.630.387820.43
4.770.3528570.654101.669511.630.336869.88
3.260.2540000.5452800.81511.640.234695.14
2.50.2147620.52160.52511.570.173600.57
Notes: BitFury Group considers this their Gen 1, Rev 1 product.
It was originally designed at 65nm but die-shrunk down to 55nm[6].
It was widely released in at least 3 different packages/markings: The 'beta' / 5Ghash (estimated hash rate before practical tests) markings on a sawn package, BioInfoBank and CCCP markings on a punched package.
BitcoinTalk user vs3 holds a large collection of technical information about this chip in his NanoFury repository[7]
Logo-bitfury.png
BitFury Group
Facilitators: IMEC,Europractice
Top
Top
Bottom
Bottom
BF864C55www BCT
Introduced: 2014-Mar-03
Technical specifications
Package: Punched QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: BitFury Logo / BF864C55 / [lot]
Known codes: KCYLT,KCTMS
Die:55nm(full custom)
Foundry: UMC
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3.8
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This chip is pin- and protocol-compatible with the BF756C55, allowing many existing designs based on the BF756C55 to be upgraded.[8][9]
BitFury Group Unknown BCT
Introduced: 2015-Feb-28		No pictures available
Die:28nm (full custom)
Needs more information (see notes for details)Mining: 0.2J/Gh
Notes: BitFury Group considers this their Gen 4 product.[10]. No information is available on what their 'Gen 3' product may have been, or whether the earlier 'Gen 1 Rev 2' is to be seen as 'Gen 2'.
BitFury Group have stated that they will not be making chip samples or details available.[11]
As this chip is claimed to exist by a reputable party (BitFury Group), the information in this template requires expansion.

BitFury Group Unknown a 16nm 0.06J/Gh chip . BitFury Group considers this their Gen 5 product.This chip is planned for the future and specifications are highly subject to change.

Bitmain Technologies Ltd.

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BM1380www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Nov-11
Datasheet: datasheet
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN56 8x8mm
Markings: Blank: n/a Common: Antminer logo / BM1380 / [lot/date]
Known codes: U02014G7
Die:3.464x3.464mm@55nm
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1.60.66715000.751961.0678.160.132773.08
20.84711810.851.6940.173466.35
2.51.1288861.002.8210.214332.94
2.81.327581.103253.6958.620.234852.89
Notes: Bitmain considers this their 'Gen 1' product.
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BM1382www BCT
Introduced: 2014-Apr
Datasheet: datasheet
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn FCQFN56* 8x8mm
Markings: Antminer logo / BM1382 / [lot/date]
Known codes: A100114w1
Die:28nm
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14.180.52818930.722257.4963.02
17.330.70214250.8027512.1663.02
6.310063
25.240063
Notes: Bitmain considers this their 'Gen 2' product.
This chip uses a custom physical pin configuration that should be treated as a QFN with multiple exposed pads.
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BM1384www BCT
Introduced: 2014-Sep
Datasheet: datasheet
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn FCQFN32* 8x8mm
Markings: Antminer logo / BM1384 / [lot/date]
Known codes: A10014o1
Die:28nm
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8.250.24940090.601502.05855
15.1250.35428230.722755.35755
220.44822340.804009.84855
Notes: Bitmain considers this their 'Gen 3' product.
This chip uses a custom physical pin configuration that should be treated as a QFN with multiple exposed pads.

Bitmain Technologies Ltd. Unknown a 2015-Jul chip . This chip is rumored to become available around July of 2015 for integration into their Antminer S6 product.

Black Arrow

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Facilitators: Verisilicon
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Minionwww BCT
Introduced: 2014-Apr-10
Datasheet: datasheet footprint
Technical specifications
Package: MCM UFCBGA900 25x25mm
Markings: Black Arrow logo / Black Arrow LTD / MINION / 99s256 / [date] / [lot]
Known codes: 1418 UXYL09065.000
Die:28nm
Foundry: Global Foundries
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
990.85100099
118.80.85120099
500.5200025
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Black Arrow Ltd Unknown a 2015-May 14nm 0.3J/Gh chip . Tape-out was purportedly in December 2014This chip is slated for the future.

Btc-Digger

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Unknownwww BCT
Introduced: 2013-Aug-10

Needs more information (see notes for details)
Technical specifications
Package: QFP48 7x7mm
Markings: none
Foundry: TSMC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
0.151501
0.252501
Notes: Date is tape-out date.
Little is known about this Bitcoin ASIC other than that it existed and was used in a small number of miners on the Chinese market

BTCGARDEN

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Garden BCT
Introduced: 2013-May-22
Technical specifications
Package: LQFP64 10x10mm
Markings: GardenV[batch] / 0924
Known codes: 2, 3
Die:130nm
Foundry: SMIC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
0.43.752671.254001.51
Notes: Date is tape-out date.

BTCGARDENwww Unknown a 2013-Dec 40nm chip . Along with an IPO, BTCGARDEN's 40nm endeavours were canceled. BTCGARDEN would then go on to use ASICMiner's BE200 40nm chip in mining products.

Butterfly Labs, Inc.

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Facilitators: Chronicle Tech (now Custom Silicon Solutions)
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BitForce SCwww BCT
Introduced: 2013-Feb-08
Datasheet: datasheet(alt) protocol(alt)
Technical specifications
Package: FCBGA144 10x10mm
Markings: Blank:n/a ButterFly Labs Logo / BUTTERFLYLABS / BFSC100F144 / US10 / [lot] [date]
Known codes: 6770 3013,1393 3513
Die:7.5x7.5mm@65nm(full custom)
Foundry: Global Foundries/IBM
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4.22.857350120.072563.17
43.23131.025012.8160.072441.11
Notes: ASIC based on their FPGA design. The first publicly known to exist Bitcoin ASIC.
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Facilitators: Custom Silicon Solutions
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Monarch BCT
Introduced: 2014-Aug-21
Technical specifications
Package: FClBGA1188 (36x33) 24x21mm
Markings: Butterfly Labs logo / BFSC28NM02 2006 / FPBGA1188 [date] / [lot?]
Known codes: 2614
Die:24x21mm@28nm
Foundry: Global Foundries
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4000.2737041080.792177.78
6000.3925642341.193266.67
10000.5518185501.985444.44
16000.76131612163.178711.11
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Clam Ltd

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CLSH55Q100 BCT
Introduced: 2013-Nov-18
Datasheet: datasheet
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN100 12x12mm
Markings: CLAM logo / CLSH55Q100
Die:55nm
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2.14761.0
2.562.54001.13206.48
3.233331.24009.68
3.34207.86

CoinTerra, Inc.

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Facilitators: Open-Silicon
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GoldStrike 1www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Nov-08
Datasheet: infosheet, presentation presentation video
Technical specifications
Package: QMCM FCBGA1296 37.5x37.5mm
Markings: Q1 only: COINTERRA / GoldStrike 1 / [lot] / [date] TAIWAN
Q1-4: COINTERRA / GoldStrike 1 / [lot] / [date] TAIWAN
Known codes: Q1:UOLK46001B10 / 1352, Q1-4: UOLL04004.01A / 1403, UOLL04004.01A / 1414, UOLK46006.01A / 1403
Die:20x10mm@28nm
Foundry: Global Foundries Dresden
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50434230.714001723683602.526914.88
72020003603.69878.4
Notes: Although the MCM package shows 4 dies, only 3 are active silicon.[16] Die size is thus based on 2*10x10mm

CoinTerra, Inc. SHIVAwwwBCT a 2014-Sep-18 16nm 0.225J/Gh chip co-developed with Global Unichip Corp. Assumed not to have gone into production before CoinTerra's Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

DigBig

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Facilitators: Gevey / FuriousBTC / Zhen Liu
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FB1600 BCT
Introduced: 2014-Mar-30
Technical specifications
Package: CSP BGA168 (12x14) 5x6mm
Markings: DigBig logo / DIGBIG FB1600 / [date] / SGCQP-001
Known codes: 1412
Die:5x6mm@40nm
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15.6250.95105314.843750.524166.67
12.0050.8540030.010.43201.23
15.2120.92549630.670.514056.55
16.6961.00054430.690.564452.28

Gridchip

Gridchip UnknownBCT a 2013-Jul-04 40nm 2Gh/s chip . This chip was canceled, however its technology would eventually surface in the Gridseed GC3355.See also: GridSeed, SFARDS

Gridseed

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Facilitators: GridChip
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GC3355www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Dec
Datasheet: datasheet, I/O appnote register settings
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN64 8x8mm
Markings: Gridseed logo / BTC & LTC / GC3355-Q64 / [lot/date]
Known codes: P6P19013462C
Die:40nm
Foundry: TSMC
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12.354261.04002.352.5
1.52.3274301.06003.492.5
1.8752.3474261.07504.42.5
2.252.3564251.09005.32.5
Notes: This chip can perform SHA256(d) and Scrypt calculations. The performance figures are strictly for the SHA256(d) portion.
The 'GC' in the product code stands for 'Gridchip'[17].
See also: GridChip, SFARDS.

HashFast Technologies, LLC

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HashFast Technologies, LLC
Facilitators: Uniquify,Ciara,Signetics,Sandgate
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Golden Noncewww BCT
Introduced: 2013-Dec-19
Datasheet: datasheet protocol*
Technical specifications
Package: QMCM FCBGA1936 43x43mm
Markings: Blank: n/a Q1 HashFast logo / GN-A0-CBH / [lot] / [date] KOREA
Known codes: T6A377.L0 4813, T6A385.00 0314, T6A416.00 1014
Die:18x18mm@28nm
Foundry: TSMC
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422.40.6515380.81550274.567681.33577.36
537.67007681.664553.01
76810007682.376504.3
Notes: 'Golden Nonce' is a term used in Bitcoin mining, see: Golden Nonce
The MCM has four dies with active silicon, and each die is 9x9mm[18], giving an 18x18mm total die size.
* The Golden Nonce communication protocol was released released as open source[19] - however, in court proceedings, it became clear that HashFast applied for a patent on this protocol.[20]

HashFast Technologies, LLC generation 2' a 2013-Aug-21 16nm chip co-developed with DXCorr. Date is initial design start date. Plans of this chip were revealed in HashFast's bankruptcy case. Although listed here under HashFast Technologies, the IP rights lay with DXCorr.This chip was canceled at some point during its development, in favor of 'generation 1.5

HashFast Technologies, LLC generation 1.5 a 2013-Dec-01 28nm chip co-developed with DXCorr. Date is initial design start date. Plans of this chip were revealed in HashFast's bankruptcy case. Development of this chip began after 'generation 2.0' was canceled.This chip was canceled after DXCorr ceased verbal communication pending HashFast's bankruptcy case.

HASHRA Limited

HASHRA Moonrakerwww BCT
Planned: 2014-Dec		No pictures available
Die:28nm
Future (see notes for details)
Notes: Hashra has traditionally used existing hardware, reselling these 'as is' or in custom cases. The chip used in the Moonraker product may well be a pre-existing chip of unstated origin. At least one party noted that As of 9 September 2014 (2014 -09-09), the chips should exist[26]
Recent BitcoinTalk Forum posts indicate that this hardware is still under development - after numerous delays, despite taking orders.

iCoinTech

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QT20 BCT
Introduced: 2014-Jan-02
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN64 8x8mm
Markings: QT20 / CA3755 / X[date]
Known codes: 1349
Die:130nm
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0.315
0.38
0.38.2331212.47
Notes: Efficiency is at the board level for single-chip USB device.
Used on: iCoinTech iMiner, T-Miner

iCoinTech Unknown a 2014-Apr chip . A next chip was mentioned, and in a private message to TheRealSteve, iCoinTech noted that there were unexpected delays. No new information has since surfaced, and it may have been canceled.

Innosilicon

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INNOSILICON Technologies LTD Co.
Facilitators: Bitmine AG, Synapse, Verisilicon
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A1 Booster / Coincraft A1www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Dec-31
Datasheet: datasheet
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN* 12x12mm
Markings: (stylized) A1 / [date]-[lot]
Known codes: 1312-1,1312-3,1312-6
Die:28nm
Foundry: Global Foundries
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200.3528570.65600733.33
250.616670.7658001531.25
33110000.8510003333
Notes: This chip uses a custom physical pin configuration that should be treated as an LPCC with multiple power pads.
Used on: Bitcoin Ultra Enigma

KnCMiner Sweden AB

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KnCMiner
Facilitators: ORSoC, Alchip Technologies, Ltd (世芯电子), Accel Partners
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Jupiterwww BCT
Introduced: 2013-Oct-05
Datasheet: infosheet: infosheet pinout (full datasheet upon purchase[28])
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Package: FClBGA2797 55x55mm
Markings: KnCMiner logo / OCTTNC-AJMMS-007 / [lot] / [lot2] / [date]
Known codes: T6A273.00 / T6A27300-2 / 13/39, T6A273.05 / T6A27305-1 / 13/39
Die:28nm(standard cell)
Foundry: TSMC
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1301.4846740.9155677192.9192.02
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Used on: KnCMiner Mercury/Saturn/Jupiter
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Facilitators: Alchip Technologies, Ltd (世芯电子)
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Neptunewww BCT
Introduced: 2014-Jun-17
Technical specifications
Package: FClBGA2797 55x55mm
Markings:
Die:20nm
Foundry: TSMC
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6840.5717540.7475389.881440
KnCMiner Solarwww BCT
Facilitators: Alchip Technologies, Ltd (世芯电子), Ltd
Introduced: 2015-Feb-03		No pictures available
Die:16nm Foundry: TSMC
Needs more information (see notes for details)Mining: 0.07J/Gh
As this chip is claimed to exist by a reputable party (KnCMiner AB), the information in this template requires expansion.

Land Asic

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Land Asic
Facilitators: Bitcoin Development Ltd.
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LDS600www BCT
Introduced: 2013-Jul
Technical specifications
Package: QFN48 7x7mm
Markings: none
Die:5x5mm@150nm
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0.60.0210125
0.630.0310631.25
2.439410
2.927342
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Land Asic Unknownwww
Introduced: 2013-Nov		No pictures available
Package: QFN100 Markings: none Die:55nm
Mining: 2Gh/s 2.5J/Gh, 2.5Gh/s 3J/Gh

SFARDS

SFARDS SF3301 BCT
Planned: 2015-Mar-10		No pictures available
Die:28nm
Future (see notes for details)Mining: 0.3J/Gh
Notes: This chip can perform SHA256(d) and Scrypt calculations. The performance figures are strictly for the SHA256(d) portion.
Date is tape-out date.
See also: GridChip, GridSeed.
This chip is slated for the future.

Spondoolies-Tech LTD

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Facilitators: Global UniChip, FlexTronics
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Hammer BCT
Introduced: 2014-Mar-19
Datasheet: datasheet
Technical specifications
Package: Sawn QFN68 8x8mm
Markings: spondooliestech / Hammer A0 / [lot] / [date]
Known codes: P6P698.08A-1E / 1409, P6P698.00A-1E / 1408
Die:40nm(custom+auto)
Foundry: TSMC
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6.50.53818570.64303.515.12
7.50.616670.655004.515
7.50.5817240.634.35
8.30.65115370.75505.415.09
Notes: The datasheet mentions further core frequencies of 225MHz through 660MHz which would yield 3.38Gh/s and 9.9Gh/s respectively, but are not explicitly specified.
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Facilitators: Global UniChip,FlexTronics
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RockerBoxwww BCT
Introduced: 2014-Jul-22
Datasheet: product brief (full datasheet behind NDA)
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Package: FCBGA480 19x19mm
Markings: spondooliestech /RockerBox[lot1] / [lot2] / [date]
Known codes: n/a / T8A970.00K-1E / 1429, F20 / TAG896.00K-1 / 1442, F20 / TAM564.00K-1 / 1445
Die:10x11.5mm@28nm(custom+auto)
Foundry: foundry
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1740.31631640.690055193.331.514151.79
1900.3429410.6398464.6193.091.654533.57
2120.42523560.7110090192.731.845058.5
Notes: This is a die shrink of the Hammer.[29]. Tape-out was May 14th 2014[30].
The product brief mentions further core frequencies of 500MHz and 1500MHz which would yield 96.5Gh/s and 289.5Gh/s respectively, but are not explicitly specified.

Spondoolies-Tech LTD PickAxeBCT a 2014-Oct 28nm 800Gh/s 0.1J/Gh chip . Ghash performance based on stated power consumption and power efficiencyPickAxe was slated for Q4 2014 with tape-out reported to be in October 2014. As of 26 March 2015 (2015 -03-26), no new information has been presented.

Spondoolies-Tech LTD MattockBCT . Mattock was mentioned in the BitcoinTalk thread, but it is uncertain if it is/was to be a (Bitcoin) ASIC.

TMR

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Introduced: 2013-Jun-28
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Package: Sawn QFN56 7x7mm
Markings: none
Die:153nm
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0.1441.6256150.23359375

TMRwww UnknownwwwBCT a 2013-Sep-23 110nm 0.313Gh/s 2.5J/Gh chip .

TMRwww Unknownwww a 2014-Feb 55nm 2Gh/s 0.9J/Gh chip . Intended to be package, pin and protocol compatibe with the TMR's 110nm offering.TMR sought venture capital for development of a 55nm chip, but As of 1 April 2015 (2015 -04-01) no further information has become available.

Canceled projects

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bASIC

bASIC unknownwwwBCT a 2012-Sep-03 90nm 4.5Gh/s 6.413J/Gh chip co-developed with BTCFPGA. This project was effectively canceled on January 9th, 2013

BTCMinerz

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Planned: 2013-Sep-23

Canceled (see notes for details)
Technical specifications
Die:3.3x2.5mm@55nm
Foundry: SMIC
Gh/sJ/GhMh/JVMHzWh/HzGh/mm²η-factor
1.40.9310750.93501.30240.173529.17
Notes: Die size is approximate based on 8.2mm² die area and assumed die aspect ratio.
Presumed to have been canceled prior to production.

DeepBit

DeepBit ReclaimerBCT a 2012-Sep-10 chip . This project was declared canceled on April 8th 2013

helveticoin

helveticoin UnknownBCT a 2012-Oct 28nm 64Gh/s 0.078J/Gh chip co-developed with STMicroelectronics. Date is claimed tape-out date. Gh/s performance is based on claimed clock frequency and number of hashing engines. Claimed to incorporate / be built around an ARM Cortex M3 core.Presumed to have been canceled prior to production or to have been a ruse given claims.

LargeCoin

LargeCoin UnknownBCT a 2012-Jul chip . Presumed to have been canceled prior to production.

Marchenko Ltd

Marchenko Ltd unknownBCT a 2012-Apr-04 chip . Project was cancelled on July 12th, 2012

Novello Technologies

Novello Technologies unknownwwwBCT a 2014-Jun-03 40nm 128Gh/s 0.195J/Gh chip . Die size is an estimate based on a stated chip size of 100mm²Project was put on indefinite hold on June 12th, 2013

OpenBitASIC

OpenBitASIC unknownBCT a 2012-Apr-12 chip . Project was canceled on April 14th, 2013

papa moi

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Facilitators: Brite Semiconductor, ChipMotion Microelectronics Co, Ltd.
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Planned: 2013-Nov-27

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Technical specifications
Package: QFN
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Die:65nm
Foundry: SMIC
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0.7
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Notes: Date is tape-out-ready date.
Project appears to have been canceled, no new information since December 12th, 2013. Developer's behavior became erratic.

Xcrowd

xCrowd Terra One / Z1wwwBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Jul-02 40nm 15Gh/s 1.667J/Gh chip . Listed as both Z1 and Terra OnePresumed to have been canceled prior to production.

Questionable projects

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The following is a list of projects that were not formally canceled and are generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation of the existence / performance / depiction of the chip and/or the company.

Note: Most links below will lead to external sites. Icons have been surpressed to prevent link clutter.

  • Achilles Labswww UnknownBCT a 2014-Nov 28nm 0.63J/Gh chip . Despite claims of available hardware currently being sold, no information on this hardware has become available.
  • Alydianwww UnknownBCT a 2013-Aug-07 65nm chip co-developed with CoinLab. Claimed to have been pursuing their own chip according to Jeff Garzik. Alydian filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 1st, 2013, only 3 months after being founded by CoinLab. As part of their bankruptcy proceedings, asset auctions were blocked as the judge believed to be dealing with "a debtor that has absolutely zero existence"
  • ASICrigswww UnknownBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Apr-13 chip co-developed with ON Semiconductors. Used manipulated images of Butterfly Labs miners and manipulated image of a Fujitsu ARM chip to bolster credibility.
  • ASX Projectwww UnknownBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Apr-27 0.25Gh/s chip . Used manipulated (blurred) image of a Texas Instrument-manufactured Apple QuickDraw3D ASIC to bolster credibility.
  • Axon Labswww sorenson cortex 1wwwBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Dec-18 375Gh/s 0.45J/Gh chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.
  • Bitcoin Brotherswww UnknownBCT a 2013-Feb 45nm chip . A chip at this node size was only claimed to have been designed, no claim was made regarding production.
  • Bitcoin Brotherswww Unknown[media: a ] a 2014-Apr 20nm 13Gh/s 0.45J/Gh chip . As of 1 April 2015 (2015 -04-01) no information on the existence of this chip has been made public.
  • Bitcoin Brotherswww UnknownBCT a 2015-Feb 16nm 23.438Gh/s 3.516J/Gh chip . As of 1 April 2015 (2015 -04-01) no information on the existence of this chip has been made public.
  • BitHashMiner UnknownBCT a 2015-Apr 20nm 400Gh/s 0.14J/Gh chip . This chip was slated for the future, however there were strong indications of dishonesty in their presentation and (pre)sales.
  • Boscombe Pierlyticwww UnknownBCT a 2013-Dec-10 28nm chip . Date is first appearance of company name (via comment spam)Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales, despite statement to the contrary
  • BTC Olympuswww AchillesBCT . Implied to have been BTC Olympus' first ASIC. Not to be confused with Achilles Labs, a manufacturer of Scrypt mining hardware.Implied to have been canceled due to performance issues.
  • BTC Olympuswww HerculesBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Dec-08 28nm 550Gh/s 0.75J/Gh chip . This chip was to be used in a product called the Poseidon, for which at least one BitcoinTalk Forum post exists claiming selling a used unit. However, no details of the unit or chip are available and the company is generally regarded as being dishonest in their business.. As of 27 March 2015 (2015 -03-27), all social media accounts/posts have been closed, and on March 21st, 2015, the first post in the relevant BitcoinTalk Forum thread has been blanked out.
  • BTC Olympuswww UnknownBCT a 2014-Jun 20nm chip . Although a 20nm ASIC was mentioned in passing, no further information is available.
  • CedarTecwww UnknownBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Apr-08 65nm 8Gh/s 3.125J/Gh chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales, using manipulated images to bolster credibility.
  • CoreMiner UnknownBCT a 2014-Feb-01 0.7J/Gh chip co-developed with Bits, Inc., Data Converters Ltd.. Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales
  • Crypto Technology Systemswww UnknownBCT a 2014-Jan-21 20nm 1250Gh/s 0.22J/Gh chip . Canceled January 29th, 2014 due to scam allegations and the project being “far too big [,,] to handle”. Used manipulated image of a Handshake Solutions ARM996HS processor to bolster credibility. Pre-orders were refunded, with {{{subst:BTC}}}0.0998 ($8 at the time) unaccounted for.
  • Cryoniks, Inc.www Cryonic ASIC+BCT a 2013-May-23 32nm chip co-developed with Liquid Nitrogen Overclocking. stringUnknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales
  • DragonCo, Inc.www Dragon ASICBCT a 2013-Apr-04 chip . Not to be confused with Dragon Mining Technology.Used manipulated images of a Godson-1 chip to bolster credibility.
  • EMIC (European Mining Innovation Center)www UnknownBCT a 2015-Feb 20nm 157Gh/s 0.248J/Gh chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales
  • Extolabs Ltdwww P866 BBFEwwwBCT[media: a b ] a 2014-Apr-01 20nm 900Gh/s 0.528J/Gh chip . Date is first appearance of Extolabs online (vimeo video).Used manipulated images of unknown BGA chips to bolster credibility.
  • Frank Leejunwww UnknownwwwBCT a 2014-Jun-17 14nm chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their (crowdfunding pitch) presentation. Promotional image actually used a 4xKlondike K16 case design
  • GalaxyASICwww UnknownBCT a 2013-Oct-28 20nm chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and investment seeking
  • German Bitcoin Miningwww UnknownBCT a 2013-Jul-05 chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation using edited images of existing mini-ITX cases, and has gone out of business without any further details on offerings.
  • Global Mining Hardware Solutionswww UnknownBCT a 2013-Aug-31 28nm 15Gh/s 0.7J/Gh chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales
  • HashBlasterwww Crimson PeakwwwBCT[media: a ] a 2013-Dec-09 20nm 1100Gh/s 0.55J/Gh chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales using manipulated image of an image that itself was manipulated to remove package markings.
  • HashCoinswww UnknownwwwBCT a 2015-Mar 20nm 400Gh/s 0.26J/Gh chip . Efficiency is as specified at the board.The mining equipment this chip is going to be used in was originally slated for Q1 2015. As of 1 April 2015 (2015 -04-01) the HashCoins website reads that this equipment "is in the stage of testing and certification", while taking orders via Bitcoin and/or bank transfers.
  • labcoin (iTec Pro Limited)www UnknownwwwBCT a 2013-Jul 180nm 250Gh/s 1.6J/Gh chip . Date was projected tape-out date. Design based on open source FPGA designThis chip was canceled shortly before tape-out
  • labcoin (iTec Pro Limited)www UnknownBCT[media: a b c d e ] a 130nm 4.8Gh/s 2.667J/Gh chip co-developed with SZICC. New work done by the same designer as the 180nm model which was canceled, and claimed to have been 'finished' by another designer.This chip was claimed to have been received, however the image was found to be manipulated which was explained as just being rough chip packaging. Another image with the alleged chip in a tray rather than on a reel was posted accompanied by an infeasible PCB design.
  • labcoin (iTec Pro Limited)www UnknownBCT a 65nm chip . A 65nm chip was claimed to be under development by labcoin through two teams, referred to only as 'Chinese team' and 'European team'.Work on 65nm chips was acknowledged as having been suspended around October 2013. Generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and investment seeking.
  • labs novowww UnknownBCT a 2013-Mar-21 4.5J/Gh chip . Used manipulated images of an AC Ryan mediaplayer to bolster credibility.
  • Payonix Technologies Pty Ltdwww ONIX[www www]BCT a 2013-Nov-07 28nm 250Gh/s 0.7J/Gh chip . ASIC purportedly 'reverse engineered'.Project went deliberately silent, website no longer mentions hardware and at least on that portion of affairs are presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.
  • Phoenix Technologieswww G2 X w/ Nanoflow™BCT a 2013-Aug-06 28nm 250Gh/s 0.65J/Gh chip . Not to be confused with Phoenix Technologies Ltd. of computer BIOS fame.Used manipulated images of G-Technology G-Safe and G-Speed products, is generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales. Company logo is actually that of Phoenix Television
  • primeASICwww UnknownBCT a 2013 10J/Gh chip . Also known as BitAsicwww. Current BitAsic website suggests a product called Enigma which should not be confused with the Bitcoin Ultrawww Enigma, which used InnoSilicon/Coincraft A1 chips.Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales., used a company's credentials as a facilitator, but that company denied being associated
  • Skyward Sword (倚天剑) UnknownBCT a 2013-Oct 65nm 3.2Gh/s 0.875J/Gh chip . Date is for tech availability.Sought investment/production partners for the design. Unknown status, was met with skepticism at various forums.
  • Skyward Sword (倚天剑) UnknownBCT a 2013-Oct 40nm 8Gh/s 0.35J/Gh chip . Date is for tech availability.Sought investment/production partners for the design. Unknown status, was met with skepticism at various forums.
  • Smart Minerwww UnknownwwwBCT a 2013-Oct-31 40nm 5Gh/s 1.2J/Gh chip . Efficiency is as specified at the board.Little is known about this chip outside of its purported use in hardware that could be rented (early cloudhashing). No page appears to have details (the now-defunct website mentioned a 30-day delay in tape-out), and the validity of the company's claims have been called into question.
  • VMC / AMC / ActMwww Fast-Hash ONEwwwBCT a 2013-Dec 45nm 6Gh/s chip co-developed with eASIC. The name 'Fast-Hash ONE' was eventually used to refer to HashFast chips integrated into AMC/VMC miners.AMC/VMC announced that they were skipping their 45nm technology.
  • VMC / AMC / ActMwww Fast-Hash ONEwwwBCT a 2013-Nov 28nm 16Gh/s 0.696J/Gh chip co-developed with eASIC/unspecified. The name 'Fast-Hash ONE' was eventually used to refer to HashFast chips integrated into AMC/VMC miners.Although never formally canceled, this chip never materalized before AMC/VMC's legal troubles in February of 2015.
  • VMC / AMC / ActMwww Fast-Hash ONEwwwBCT a 2014-Apr-17 55nm 1.9Gh/s 1.316J/Gh chip co-developed with People's ASIC. The name 'Fast-Hash ONE' was eventually used to refer to HashFast chips integrated into AMC/VMC miners.AMC/VMC announced in a media interview that their 55nm technology had been canceled
  • Xtreme Minerswww UnknownBCT[media: a ] a 2014-Feb 28nm 0.3J/Gh chip . Unknown status, generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.
  • ZTE-Asicwww UnknownBCT a 2013-Aug-28 20nm chip . Not to be confused with ZTE Corporation of telecom fame.Used manipulated images of Synology NAS solutions to bolster credibility. Generally presumed to have been dishonest in their presentation and (pre)sales.

External links

References

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