Astera Labs, a global leader in connectivity solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, is expanding its footprint with the launch of its first R&D center in Bengaluru, India. Renowned for its innovative hardware and software solutions, the company is addressing the increasing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity in advanced AI systems. This expansion is part of Astera Labs’ aggressive growth strategy, which also includes a successful IPO earlier this year.
The company’s growth is fueled by the rapid evolution of AI models that are now scaling to trillions of parameters. As next-generation GPUs and AI accelerators ramp up computational capacity, they face significant bottlenecks in data delivery and connectivity, leaving many systems operating at only 50% of their peak capacity. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform is designed to overcome these challenges, enhancing performance and productivity with tailored hardware and software solutions built specifically for AI infrastructure.
Astera Labs has developed a suite of products to meet the growing demands of AI and cloud infrastructure. Its Scorpio Smart Fabric Switches facilitate seamless GPU-to-GPU clustering, enabling higher performance for complex AI systems. The Scorpio portfolio includes the industry’s first PCIe 6 Smart Fabric Switch, which doubles front-end connectivity bandwidth to optimize data delivery for hyperscalers. Meanwhile, Aries PCIe/CXL Smart DSP Retimers ensure reliable connectivity for AI server deployments, offering solutions compatible with third-party GPUs and internal AI accelerators developed by hyperscalers.
Other cutting-edge solutions include the Taurus Ethernet Smart Cable Modules, which address signal integrity challenges in 400Gb Ethernet applications, and the Leo CXL Smart Memory Controllers, designed to resolve memory bandwidth issues in next-generation data center CPUs. Complementing these hardware innovations is the COSMOS Software Suite, a software-defined platform integrated across Astera Labs’ product portfolio. COSMOS enables hyperscalers to optimize their infrastructure with advanced resource and fleet management capabilities, ensuring adaptability in rapidly evolving AI environments.
Astera Labs’ newly established R&D center in Bengaluru, branded as ALAB Semiconductor, will serve as a comprehensive design hub for silicon technology and product development. The center aims to support large-scale deployments of connectivity solutions while fostering innovation in AI and cloud infrastructure. The company is actively hiring across various engineering disciplines to support its growth in India.
Dr. Shivananda Koteshwar, Managing Director of Astera Labs’ India Operations, shared his enthusiasm about the new center, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome our first employees in Bengaluru and build a world-class engineering site. Our growing team brings diverse experiences, and we are excited to embark on this journey together.”
Through its commitment to innovation and global expansion, Astera Labs is well-positioned to lead the connectivity landscape, enabling seamless integration of AI accelerators and cloud-scale solutions across global data centers.
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