Nvidia Is Facing Thermal Problems With DrMOS Chips Amidst Declining Stock Value

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Might hinder mass production for the upcoming GB300 and B300 systems.

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  • Nvidia is facing thermal problems with DrMOS chips from Alpha & Omega Semiconductor in its new AI server systems.
  • Nvidia is testing chips from Monolithic Power Systems to improve thermal performance and reduce risks.
  • Nvidia’s stock fell over 2%, while Monolithic Power Systems saw a 4% increase, reflecting market reactions to the issues.

Nvidia faced a setback as experts noted serious thermal issues affecting its power chips, which are used in the newest AI server systems. As a result, the company’s shares saw a sharp drop.

Why it matters: Nvidia is a key player in the AI and semiconductor industries, and thermal issues with its power chips could delay critical AI server systems, affecting mass production.

The issue is caused by Alpha & Omega Semiconductor’s (AOSL) DrMOS chips, which are currently being tested in Nvidia’s Blackwell series GB300 and B300 systems.

According to industry information from TF International Securities, Nvidia’s extensive testing of these chips has shown significant thermal performance problems. That said Nvidia has also been assessing DrMOS chips from Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) to increase its bargaining power.

Nvidia Blackwell Vs Hopper
Nvidia Blackwell Vs Hopper

Nvidia’s production difficulty now centers on these voltage regulators, which are essential to the functioning of motherboards and processors. Furthermore, the estimated time of mass production for the GB300 and B300 systems may be postponed due to these challenges.

Shares of Nvidia fell over 2% to 131.63 during trading, after hitting a low of 130.42. The decline put Nvidia into the range of its recent price breakout stop-loss. The stock of Nvidia jumped to a high of 140.76 on October 17, indicating the irregularity that may affect investor mood in the future.

On the other hand, the sector’s performance showed inconsistency, with Monolithic Power Systems seeing a 4% increase and Alpha & Omega Semiconductor’s shares falling more than 6%.

To reduce risks, Nvidia is taking into account DrMOS chips from Monolithic Power Systems. This shows how important innovation is to semiconductor design, especially when dealing with extreme thermal constraints.

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