AtlasBase Developed DNA Data Storage Chip
The platform enables long-term digital archiving by using semiconductor-controlled biochemical synthesis.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Semiconductors
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AtlasBase has developed a new DNA storage platform that merges 16nm CMOS semiconductor technology with biochemical processes to record digital information. The system currently exists as an early-access program for selected organizations.
Why it matters
By converting digital data into DNA, this technology offers a durable alternative to traditional storage media that can remain stable for over 1,000 years without requiring electricity. It aims to solve the growing density and longevity limitations of magnetic and optical storage hardware.
The chip utilizes 5.6 billion reaction sites integrated with a 16nm CMOS layer. One capsule is projected to hold 50 PB of data, with cartridges containing 100 capsules offering a total capacity range between 100 TB and 5 EB.
The players
AtlasBase
A developer of molecular storage and computing hardware focused on integrating semiconductor controls with biochemical processes.
The details
The platform functions by converting digital information into synthetic DNA bases. Within the chip, electrical pulses manage the addition of specific DNA bases during synthesis cycles to write binary data at high density. Each storage cartridge is composed of 100 individual DNA capsules, which protect the synthesized sequences to ensure they remain readable for over 1,000 years.
Timeline
AtlasBase is currently offering early-access programs for molecular storage and computing.
The Tech Race
AtlasBase sits alongside research efforts like the IARPA Molecular Information Storage program that aim to industrialize DNA synthesis. This development marks a transition from purely biological research to high-throughput semiconductor-integrated hardware for long-term archiving.
The technology is currently restricted to early-access partners and remains unavailable for individual or small-business use. Users in sectors with extreme data retention requirements will likely be the first to implement these cartridges as a primary archival layer replacing conventional tape.
The takeaway
AtlasBase is attempting to shift DNA from a laboratory curiosity to a high-density, thousand-year storage medium. Interested parties should watch for the results of their early-access programs to see if the firm can hit its projected density of 50 PB per capsule in real-world testing.
Further reading
For more on the hardware driving high-density data preservation, see our latest coverage in Semiconductors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TechRadar.
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