Nvidia, AMD, and Intel invest in Ayar Labs to enable futuristic light-based chips
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Ayar Labs has secured $155 million in Series D funding from major semiconductor companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. The startup, now valued at over $1 billion, is developing revolutionary optical interconnect technology for chip-to-chip data transfer. Their TeraPHY optical I/O chiplet delivers 4 terabits per second of bandwidth while consuming only 10 watts. This innovation could significantly improve AI workload performance and energy efficiency. Ayar Labs is preparing for large-scale production, with high-volume qualification expected by mid-2026.
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