NVIDIA has entered a multi-year strategic agreement with Lumentum to develop advanced optics and silicon photonics aimed at next-generation artificial intelligence data centers.
The companies said the agreement covers research and development to enable next-generation AI infrastructure, expanded capacity for advanced laser components and the expansion of manufacturing capabilities.
Lumentum, a specialist in optical and photonic technologies, outlined expectations for "future capacity for advanced laser components" and the possible expansion of production through acquisitions to meet customer demand, the announcement said.
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NVIDIA highlighted the technical aim in the announcement, saying "together with Lumentum, NVIDIA advancing the world’s most sophisticated silicon photonics to build the next generation of gigawatt-scale AI factories."
The agreement contemplates the acquisition of a future fabrication facility to expand manufacturing capacity and support AI data center requirements.
The recap
Multi-year strategic agreement announced between NVIDIA and Lumentum.
Aims to advance silicon photonics for gigawatt-scale AI factories.
Includes acquisition of a fabrication facility to expand manufacturing capacity.