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Nvidia Locks Up AI Chip Testing and Optics Capacity With Six-Partner Prepayment Push

· Source: techtimes.com

In short

Nvidia has secured agreements with six semiconductor manufacturers to expand capacity across substrates, advanced packaging, chip testing, and optical engines for its AI processors and networking switches. The company is committing significant prepayments, including a $1.1 billion advance to King Yuan Electronics, to address supply constraints and ensure priority access to critical production capabilities targeting milestones through 2027 and 2028.

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Tags: semiconductor, packaging, testing, supply, optics, prepayment

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