AMD today announced the official acquisition of Enosemi, a Silicon Valley-based startup. This acquisition is directed at bolstering AMD’s AI technology ambitions. In 2023, semiconductor engineers Ari Novack and Matthew Streshinsky launched Enosemi. The data processing of the future requires faster data processing, and the company’s innovative, ground-breaking products that tightly integrate computing and networking components in data centers are pioneering this industry transformation.
Founded in 2021, Enosemi specializes in optical interconnects and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Each of these microchips includes several photonic components that combine to act as functional circuits, using light to carry information. This technology offers a more efficient alternative to traditional electrical communication methods, presenting significant advantages for data movement, particularly in AI applications.
The acquisition also represents a further deepening of the collaborative relationship between AMD and Enosemi. The two companies had already collaborated on photonics development — another signal of their mutual focus on developing cutting-edge, scalable data processing solutions. It was just May when Enosemi hired its 16th employee, and they have come a long way into the world of alveolate sensors since their start.
As the co-lead of this acquisition, Novack has officially transitioned into his new role as silicon design engineering fellow at AMD. This decision is a natural and smooth combination of talent and experience across the two organizations.
“As AI models grow larger and more complex, the need for faster, more efficient data movement is accelerating,” – Brian Armick, SVP of tech and engineering at AMD.
The details of the acquisition agreement have not been made public. Clearly, AMD views Enosemi as important in strengthening its technological depth. Enosemi’s next-generation photonic products are poised to make a tremendous difference. In short, they will be essential weapons in AMD’s war to conquer AI-driven markets.