Watch out, Nvidia - Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi in latest addition to its AI data center push

• Qualcomm completes Alphawave Semi acquisition roughly one quarter ahead of schedule
• Qualcomm adds high-speed wired connectivity assets through Alphawave Semi acquisition
• Alphawave Semi technologies will be integrated alongside Qualcomm’s Oryon and Hexagon chips

Qualcomm has completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi, closing the deal roughly one quarter earlier than initially projected.

The transaction formally brings Alphawave Semi into Qualcomm’s structure as part of a broader effort to expand its position within AI-focused infrastructure markets.

Alphawave Semi operates as a supplier of high-speed wired connectivity technologies, delivering custom silicon, connectivity products, and chiplet designs for moving large volumes of data.