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Why Marvell's Lumentum deal could send more AI optics orders to Taiwan
What happened
According to industry sources in Taiwan, Marvell's proposed US$115 billion acquisition of Lumentum could bring Taiwanese optical component makers more AI optics orders. The deal, due to close in the first half of 2028, would combine Marvell's chip design and optical module capabilities with Lumentum's laser technology and manufacturing capacity. The transaction remains at the proposed stage, with the first-half 2028 close being the expected schedule.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 45/100
Affected components and suppliers
optical componentslasersoptical modules
MarvellLumentum
M&AAI opticsTaiwan supply chainproposed acquisition
Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 11/3/2026 · View original source
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