MediaTek Wins Exclusive Google Upgraded TPU v9 Order, with Volume Production Expected in 2028

Google is continuing to expand its in-house TPU program to reduce its reliance on general-purpose AI accelerators and strengthen its cloud AI computing capabilities. MediaTek is deepening the partnership through its advanced-process and custom ASIC design capabilities. Securing orders for the upgraded TPU would help the chipmaker expand its data-center business and reduce its dependence on the smartphone chip market.

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said MediaTek had secured the exclusive order for Google's upgraded TPU v9, dubbed “Triggerfish.” The chip is focused on AI agents and reinforcement learning and is priced about 30% higher than the standard version. Production is expected to begin in late 2027 and ramp up in 2028. Neither company has disclosed the total value of the order.