Nvidia(US:NVDA)2026-02-11 02:40Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The focus is on the AI networking sector, particularly the advancements in CPO (Coherent Passive Optical) technology and its implications for data centers and optical interconnects [1][2][3]. Key Points and Arguments 1. CPO Technology Developments: - Coherent has secured a significant order from a leading AI data center client for its CPO system, with initial revenue expected to start in Q4 2026 and become more substantial in 2027 [1]. - Lumentum has also received commitments worth hundreds of millions for Scale-out CPO CWLasers, with mass production contributions anticipated to begin in H1 2027 [1]. 2. Market Projections: - It is estimated that laser suppliers like LITE and COHR will have a combined order value of $400 million in 2027, leading to the shipment of approximately 80,000 Scale-out CPO switches that year [1]. - Nvidia is expected to accelerate the rollout of Scale-out CPO switches, with projected shipments of 2,000 units in 2025, 20,000 in 2026, and 80,000 in 2027 [2]. 3. Nvidia's Product Launches: - Nvidia plans to launch its Quantum-X Scale-out CPO switch in H2 2025 and Spectrum-X in H2 2026, with the first generation featuring a pluggable architecture [2]. - The new generation CPO switch is anticipated to have significant improvements in thermal performance and bandwidth, with production ramping up in Q2 2026 [2]. 4. Long-term Opportunities: - Lumentum highlighted that as copper interconnects approach their limits, optical Scale-up presents a long-term structural opportunity starting from late 2027 [3]. - Nvidia is expected to introduce CPO/NPO technology within its NVL576 architecture for Scale-up interconnects, indicating a competitive landscape between CPO and NPO technologies [3]. 5. Beneficiary Companies: - Key beneficiaries identified include FAU, CWLaser, ELSFP modules, and Shuffle components suppliers [4]. - Lumentum is viewed positively due to the upward demand for CWLasers, while the impact on Coherent is considered neutral [4]. - Browave is expected to benefit significantly due to its 50% market share in the CPO Shuttle Box sector, with production ramping up in Q2 2026 [4]. Additional Important Insights - The competition between CPO and NPO technologies is expected to continue, with both solutions sharing the same suppliers, indicating a complex supply chain dynamic [3]. - The overall market for Scale-up CPO is seen as a pure incremental opportunity for the optical interconnect supply chain, aimed at replacing copper interconnects without affecting Scale-out solutions [3].