Latest News In AI Chips - Expanding AI Infrastructure Connectivity With Astera Labs Developments

Astera Labs, Inc. has announced the expansion of its connectivity solutions with a focus on custom offerings to support the growing complexity of next-generation AI infrastructure. By leveraging NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion ecosystem, Astera Labs aims to provide hyperscalers with custom solutions to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and cost for varied AI workloads. The company's initiative highlights the need for tailored connectivity in heterogeneous systems, enabling infrastructure providers to integrate diverse accelerators into high-performance platforms. These developments underscore Astera Labs' commitment to enhancing its Intelligent Connectivity Platform with new technologies like photonic chiplet, offering greater flexibility and choice in AI system development.

• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) last closed at $181.46 up 0.9%.
• Astera Labs (NasdaqGS:ALAB) last closed at $142.94 down 13.5%.

In other market news, Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO) was a notable mover up 10.1% and ending the day at $188.44. Two days ago, Credo reported significant year-over-year revenue and net income growth for Q2, with guidance for continued strong performance in Q3. At the same time, Astera Labs (NasdaqGS:ALAB) trailed, down 13.5% to end trading at $142.94. On Tuesday, the company announced new custom connectivity solutions to enhance AI infrastructure performance and cost efficiency for hyperscalers.

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• "Astera Labs Expands Connectivity Portfolio with Custom Solutions" from ASTERA LABS, INC. on GlobeNewswire (published 02 December 2025)

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