STMicroelectronics to launch data centre photonics chip developed with Amazon
STMicroelectronics is launching a new computer chip targeting the booming market for AI data centre equipment, which it has developed in cooperation with Amazon's web services arm. The chip uses light rather than electricity, increasing speed and reducing power consumption in converters known as transceivers. This technology aims to meet growing demand from top U.S. software firms planning to spend $500 billion on AI infrastructure.
- The development of this photonics chip highlights the growing importance of collaboration between tech giants like Amazon and semiconductor manufacturers in driving innovation in the data centre market.
- Will the adoption of this new technology in data centres lead to increased energy efficiency and reduced costs for companies, or will it create new challenges in terms of scalability and deployment?