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Marvell's $115bn Lumentum bid targets AI data bottleneck

Original: Faster AI chips need connections that can keep up. When processors wait for data, computing capacity sits idle. Chip des

Chip designer Marvell has proposed a $115 billion acquisition of optical manufacturer Lumentum, a deal that would bring chips, lasers and optical links under one roof. The move aims to solve a growing bottleneck in AI computing: faster processors are often left idle waiting for data, so high-speed optical connections are becoming as critical as the chips themselves.

Why now: Marvell's huge $115bn bid for Lumentum highlights how critical optical interconnects have become in the AI hardware race.

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• Faster AI chips need connections that can keep up. When processors wait for data, computing capacity sits idle. Chip designer Marvell’s proposed $115bn acquisition of optical manufacturer Lumentum would bring chips, lasers and optical links under one roof, aiming to move data… · MoveTheNeedle@masto.nu

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