Architects' Tech Alliance

May 10, 2026 · Industry Insights

The 7 Essential Chips Powering AI Data Centers – A Technical Overview

This article breaks down the seven types of chips—GPU/AI accelerators, CPUs, SoCs, MCUs, power semiconductors, network/interconnect chips, and storage chips—that together form the hardware backbone of modern AI data centers, explaining each component's role, key technologies, and why they must work in concert.