GoKawiilAMD faces treason accusation over export-controlled RFSoC found in China crowdfunding project
SemiAnalysis founder Dylan Patel says Chinese firm Puzhi Electronic Technology is crowdfunding a system built around AMD's Zynq UltraScale+ XCZU47DR RFSoC, a U.S. export-controlled chip, being quoted at roughly $1,000 versus a $36,000 U.S. list price. AMD told Tom's Hardware it did not directly sell or ship the chips into China and that it investigates suspected diversion cases, without confirming whether an investigation into this specific case has begun.
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The episode highlights the persistent challenge of controlling where dual-use, military-relevant chips end up once they enter distribution channels, even under strict export rules. Patel's public accusation of treason signals mounting pressure on chipmakers to police resellers more aggressively, though AMD's denial of direct involvement suggests the dispute may hinge on how diversion through intermediaries is defined and enforced.
- A Chinese crowdfunding project reportedly uses AMD's export-controlled Zynq UltraScale+ XCZU47DR RFSoC.
- Analyst Dylan Patel alleges the chip is being sold in China at a fraction of its U.S. price and calls for a treason probe into AMD.
- AMD denies direct sales into restricted regions and says it investigates suspected diversion cases without confirming an active probe.
Source: tomshardware.com — Anton Shilov, 2026-09-24
Published there as: “Leading semiconductor analyst says AMD should be investigated for 'treason' over availability of restricted chips in China, AMD blames diversion of export-controlled RFSoC”
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