Aug 31 2026

Nvidia invests $3.5B in MediaTek via convertible bonds; MediaTek adopts NVLink Fusion for custom accelerators

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Partnership spans data center, RTX/DGX Spark PCs and automotive; MediaTek shares closed +10% in Taipei on September 1st. Custom XPUs get a sanctioned path into Nvidia rack-scale systems.

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