# US chipmaker Analog Devices is nearing a deal to buy AI chip firm Empower Semiconductor.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-19 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Analog Devices is in advanced talks to acquire Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash.
- Empower Semiconductor specializes in power management chips for AI processors and data centers.
- The acquisition deal could be officially announced as soon as Tuesday, according to new reports.
- This move aligns with increasing investment in data center infrastructure for generative AI workloads.

**Companies:** Analog Devices, Empower Semiconductor
**Countries:** United States

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