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OpenAI and Broadcom Tape Out First Inference ASIC Jalapeño in 9 Months, Targeting NVIDIA Dominance
OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño, their first custom inference ASIC, fabricated on TSMC 3nm and optimized for Transformer models. Targeting a 50% inference cost reduction, it taped out in 9 months and is slated for deployment in gigawatt-scale data centers by late 2026, marking OpenAI's strategic pivot to full-stack AI infrastructure and a direct challenge to NVIDIA's inference hegemony.
OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño inference ASIC to bypass NVIDIA GPU dependency
OpenAI and Broadcom launch Jalapeño, a custom ASIC for LLM inference, achieving tape-out in 9 months. OpenAI designs architecture, Broadcom provides networking, Celestica handles integration. Planned for large-scale deployment by end-2026 with gigawatt-scale datacenters, aiming to cut inference costs and reduce NVIDIA dependency.
MediaTek Lands Exclusive Google TPU v9 Inference Upgrade Triggerfish with 2x SRAM
Google plans a TPU v9 inference upgrade, Triggerfish, exclusively fabbed by MediaTek. It features 2-3x on-chip SRAM, HBM4E DRAM, and a simulation die for local management. Production starts late 2027 with 1-2M units lifecycle, unit price ~30% higher than Humufish.
Google TPU v9 Switches to MediaTek, Breaking Broadcom's AI ASIC Monopoly
Google moves its TPU v9 Humufish design and integration contract from Broadcom to MediaTek, which handles I/O chip design and packaging. Combined with a split-foundry strategy (TSMC N2 compute, Samsung 2nm I/O), this marks a systematic effort to build a multi-vendor, multi-node supply chain, directly dismantling Broadcom's dominance in custom AI ASICs.
MediaTek AI ASIC Deal with Google Reshapes Custom Silicon Landscape
MediaTek's landmark ASIC deal with Google for AI infrastructure doubles 2026 revenue target to $2B. Joint N1X CPU with Nvidia for RTX Spark AI PC and potential SpaceX/xAI orders on Intel 14A process signal a strategic pivot from consumer chips to AI custom silicon, challenging Broadcom's dominance.
UBS Raises Broadcom TPU Forecast to 7M Units by 2027
UBS raised Broadcom 2027 TPU shipment forecast from 6M to 7M units due to Google/Anthropic partnership progress, upgrading revenue and profit forecasts for next 3 years. Validates real demand from gigawatt-scale TPU deals.
Anthropic Locks in Multi-Gigawatt Next-Gen TPU Capacity with Google and Broadcom
Anthropic has signed a new agreement with Google and Broadcom to secure multiple gigawatts of next-generation TPU capacity, expected online starting 2027. This expansion aims to power frontier Claude models and meet surging global customer demand. The partnership significantly expands Anthropic's $50 billion U.S. compute infrastructure commitment.
Broadcom Launches VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, Enhancing Hardware Efficiency and Sovereign Readiness
Broadcom releases VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, optimizing virtualization and resource scheduling to improve CPU/memory utilization and reduce TCO. It enhances data localization, security isolation, and compliance controls for global sovereignty regulations. The platform integrates NFV and CNF orchestration for core to edge telecom workloads.
OpenAI and Broadcom Launch Jalapeño ASIC for LLM Inference, 9-Month Tapeout
OpenAI and Broadcom unveil Jalapeño, a custom ASIC for LLM inference, achieving tapeout in 9 months. The chip reduces data movement and claims superior performance per watt. Deployment planned by end of 2026, marking OpenAI's shift to integrated hardware-software infrastructure.