Core Viewpoint - Huawei has launched new supernode products, significantly enhancing computing power and interconnect bandwidth, positioning itself as a leader in the AI chip industry [6][7][8]. Group 1: Huawei's New Products - The Atlas 950 supernode, based on the Ascend 950DT chip, supports 8192 Ascend 950DT chips, achieving a total computing power of 8E FLOPS for FP8 and 16E FLOPS for FP4, with an interconnect bandwidth of 16PB/s [7]. - The Atlas 960 supernode, based on the Ascend 960 chip, can support up to 15488 cards, with a total computing power of 30E FLOPS for FP8 and 60E FLOPS for FP4, and an interconnect bandwidth of 34PB/s [8]. - The Atlas 950 supernode is set to launch in Q4 2026, while the Atlas 960 is expected in Q4 2027, both significantly outperforming competitors like NVIDIA's upcoming products [7][8]. Group 2: Market Demand for Optical Modules - The demand for optical modules is projected to increase, with estimates for 2026 indicating a need for 3000-3200 million units, driven by major companies like Microsoft and NVIDIA [12]. - The 800G optical module market is expected to exceed expectations, particularly due to Microsoft's procurement strategies [12]. - The ratio of GPUs to optical modules varies by company, with NVIDIA at 1:3-1:4.5 and Google at approximately 1:14, indicating a growing need for optical modules in the industry [17]. Group 3: Key Suppliers and Market Dynamics - Major suppliers for optical modules include companies like 旭创 (Acacia), 菲尼萨 (Finisar), and 新易盛 (NewEase), with varying market shares across different clients [18]. - For 2026, the optimistic demand for 800G and 1.6T optical modules could reach nearly 50 million units, highlighting a potential supply gap [16]. - The competitive landscape shows that 旭创 is a dominant supplier for Google, while 新易盛 holds significant shares with AWS [18].
光模块需求量和出货量