MediaTek, one of the most prominent manufacturers of mobile-focused APs and an emerging player in the AI sphere, especially via its dedicated role in the production of Google's TPUs, has tapped a bold new frontier in semiconductor tech by taking a material stake in the silicon photonics-focused startup, Ayar Labs. MediaTek's stake in Ayar Labs indicates its intentions of incorporating silicon photonics elements within its products MediaTek has invested around $90 million in Ayar Labs via its subsidiary, Digimoc Holdings Limited. This transaction has allowed the manufacturer of mobile chips to acquire a 2.4 percent stake in the silicon photonics-focused […]

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