May 20, 2026

Analog Devices snaps up Empower Semiconductor for $1.5bn to tackle AI’s power problem

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Analog Devices has agreed to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, placing a major bet that the insatiable energy demands of AI data centres will keep chipmakers scrambling for better power-delivery technology. The deal, announced on Mo...