AMD Acquires Enosemi to Advance Co-Packaged Optics for Artificial Intelligence Systems

AMD acquires Enosemi, expanding its expertise in photonics to fuel the next generation of Artificial Intelligence system interconnects.

AMD has officially acquired Enosemi, solidifying a strategic move aimed at accelerating innovation in co-packaged optics and photonics for next-generation Artificial Intelligence systems. Building on an established collaboration where Enosemi contributed as an external development partner, the acquisition brings Enosemi´s expertise and proven technology directly into AMD´s ecosystem. This move is expected to significantly enhance AMD´s capabilities to deliver high-performance photonics and interconnect solutions tailored to the growing demands of Artificial Intelligence workloads.

The Enosemi team, renowned for its elite experts and PhD-level talent, is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has demonstrated its ability to design, manufacture, and ship photonic integrated circuits at scale. This capability is described as a rare achievement in the industry, with only a select number of teams able to match such experience in photonic integration and volume production. Enosemi’s specialists are known for their technical rigor, deep engineering expertise, and a track record of reliable execution within the advanced photonics and semiconductor sectors.

By integrating Enosemi into its structure, AMD is positioning itself to more aggressively pursue high-performance interconnect solutions, a critical component for data-intensive Artificial Intelligence applications. The focus on co-packaged optics signals AMD´s intent to address bandwidth, latency, and energy challenges faced by future Artificial Intelligence hardware. This acquisition aligns with AMD´s rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence strategy and strengthens its capacity to meet industry demands for faster, more efficient communication between processing components in both existing and emerging Artificial Intelligence systems.

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