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Data-centre and network chips 4 companies

Data centres need chips that switch data between servers, custom chips for cloud companies, and links that carry data on light instead of copper.

Broadcom logoBroadcomBroadcom, with engineers in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune, makes the switch chips in most data-centre networks, custom AI chips for Google and others, and Wi-Fi and broadband chips.Hyderabad · BengaluruHiring now
KKandou AiKandou, in Pune, works on fast links between chips.Pune · Hyderabad
Marvell Technology logoMarvell TechnologyMarvell, with engineers in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, designs custom chips for cloud companies, and optical and storage chips.Bengaluru
Lumilens logoLumilensLumilens, in Bengaluru, works on links that carry data on light.BengaluruHired recently
The tech, explainedCustom AI ASIC↗ AI and data centre chipsChip interconnect↗ AI and data centre chipsAI cluster networking↗ Data centres
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Wireless chips for devices 4 companies

Phones and connected devices need radio chips for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, the mobile network and long-range sensors.

Skyworks Solutions logoSkyworks SolutionsSkyworks, with engineers in Bengaluru, makes the radio parts at the front of phones.Bengaluru
Silicon Labs logoSilicon LabsSilicon Labs, with engineers in Hyderabad, makes the wireless chips inside smart-home sensors and meters.HyderabadHired recently
Semtech logoSemtechSemtech, with engineers in Hyderabad and Pune, makes LoRa, a long-range, low-power radio used in meters and sensors.Hyderabad
InnoPhase IoT logoInnoPhase IoTInnoPhase, with engineers in Bengaluru, makes low-power Wi-Fi chips.
The tech, explainedWi-Fi and Bluetooth chipsRF front endIoT wireless chips↗ Home technology
How it all worksSmartphone hardwareOne main chip, a radio, a touch screen, memory.
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What's changing

Wires made of light.

Inside AI data centres, copper links between processors are reaching their limit. Chipmakers are moving to links that carry data on light, built right next to the processor.

Read moreChip interconnect↗ AI and data centre chips
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