Core Viewpoint - Nvidia is under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China for allegedly violating the Anti-Monopoly Law during its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, failing to comply with the restrictive conditions set in 2020 [2][3][4]. Investigation Background - In 2020, SAMR approved Nvidia's acquisition of Mellanox with additional restrictive conditions, which Nvidia allegedly did not effectively implement during the integration process, leading to the current investigation [3][4]. Investigation Basis - The investigation is based on Articles 45 and 46 of the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China and the announcement regarding the approval of Nvidia's acquisition with restrictive conditions [4]. Product Development and Market Impact - Nvidia is rumored to be developing a new AI chip, the B30A, specifically for the Chinese market, expected to be released in Q4 2025, featuring next-generation high bandwidth memory and TSMC's N4P process [4][5]. - The B30A chip is anticipated to have approximately half the computational power of the H300 chip, which is currently generating significant revenue for Nvidia in China [5]. - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang indicated that the ability to supply new products to Chinese AI data centers depends on U.S. government decisions, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the approval of the new chip [4][5]. Market Dynamics - Chinese tech companies are eager to purchase Nvidia chips, but the Chinese government aims for semiconductor self-sufficiency, complicating long-term reliance on Nvidia [5]. - Previous statements from former U.S. President Trump indicated that only chips with performance 30% to 50% lower than top-tier products would be allowed for export to China, adding to the uncertainty regarding the new chip specifications [5].
市场监管总局:英伟达违反反垄断法!