How Marvell and Lumentum stack up in AI's optical race
LITE•Marvell Technology's $115 billion buyout of Lumentum ranks among the year's biggest tech deals and highlights demand for optical hardware used in AI data centers.
1. Deal highlights optical demand
Marvell Technology's $115 billion buyout of Lumentum joins two Nvidia-backed companies whose products help move data between AI chips. The deal broadens Marvell's reach in a fast-growing semiconductor segment.




