Analog Devices plans to acquire AI chip company Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion

According to informed sources, Analog Devices is in deep negotiations to acquire AI chip startup Empower Semiconductor for approximately $1.5 billion.

If the deal is reached, it will further expand Analog Devices' presence in high-performance computing infrastructure. The transaction reflects the strong demand in the market for AI chip power and energy management technologies, as the growing artificial intelligence workloads place higher demands on power management and energy efficiency.