#OFC24: A New Class of Silicon Photonics for AI Data Centers

Silicon Photonics is poised to play a much greater role in data centers going forward. Loi Nguyen, EVP and GM, Optical from Marvell explains how:- The introduction of Marvell's  Marvell 3D SiPho Engine, a highly integrated silicon photonics engine that can deliver 6.4 Tbps, enabling faster speeds for future AI technologies.- The successful use of silicon photonics technology in the metro market to connect data centers, and its potential...

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#OFC24: Indium Phosphide (InP) Interconnect for AI Infrastructure

 Check out OFC Conference and Exposition 2024 videos here: https://ngi.fyi/ofc24ytIndium Phosphide (InP) components will play a critical role connecting AI clusters across and between data centers, yet only a few vendors have deep expertise in Indium Phosphide. Robert Shore, SVP of Marketing from Infinera, provides a quick primer:- The challenges faced by network operators due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, particularly in building...

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#OFC24: Co-Package Optics (CPO) Takes a Huge Step Forward

 The big players are now making significant bets on co-packaged optics (CPO) as a driver a for the highest performance interconnects in AI clusters. Hamid Arabzadeh, CEO from Ranovus, gives us the update from #OFC24:- The significant investment in co-packaged optics by major industry players like TSMC, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD/Xilinx, SilTerra, and Mediatek, and how this technology is being utilized in AI and Edge AI applications where traditional...

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#OFC24: Demonstrating Marvell's Latest Portfolio Solutions for AI

Marvell is building a full-range of solutions for AI infrastructure. At #OFC24. George Hervey, Principal Architect from Marvell, shows a full-rack with the latest technologies:- A demonstration of Marvell's racks of solutions for AI infrastructure, including their latest product portfolio and coherent optics driven by their integrated MacSec retimer solution.- An exploration of their 51 terabit switch solution, showcasing interaction with their AEC...

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#OFC24: Transmit-Retimed Optical DSPs Yield Huge Power Savings

 A new category of optical DSPs, Marvell's new Spica Gen2-T is designed for transmit retimed optical (TRO) modules, an emerging class of modules for AI and cloud use cases. Transmit-only DSPs enable TROs to reduce power consumption by more than 40% compared to conventional transceivers. Xi Wang, Vice President from Marvell, provides the overview:- Introduction of Marvell's new product, the Spica Gen2-T, a transmit-only DSP that enables a new...

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#OFC24: New 800ZR and 800ZR+ Pluggables Extend Reach

 The coming wave of 800ZR and 800ZR+ pluggable optics deliver outstanding performance over distance.  Stephen Adolph, AVP, CDSP Product Line Management from Marvell explains:- At #OFC24 Marvell demonstrated its Orion DSP housed inside an OSFP module, perfect for for hyperscale network operators who need more distance from their network.- The introduction of the Probabilistic Constellation Shaping (PCS) technology. This technology is important...

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#OFC24: Key Trends in Optical Networks and AI

What's hot in the world of optical transmission? Richard Colter, Head of Marketing from Fujitsu Network Communications shares these insights from #OFC24:- The latest enhancements to the 1FINITY Ultra Optical System, which now boasts a baud rate of up to 150 gigabaud, extending its reach and improving performance in DCI and Long Haul networks.- The critical role of AI automation in open networks, making them easier to operate, design, and troubleshoot. -...

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#OFC24: Massive Upgrades Coming with 200G per Lane Channels

One of the biggest trends at this year's OFC was the move to 200G per lane. Xi Wang, Vice President from Marvell, discusses:- The current trend of moving to 200G not only on the GPU side but also the networking interface card, Ethernet switches, and Infiniband switches.- Marvell's introduction of Nova 2, an optical DSP that has native 200G per lane electrical interfaces, enabling 200G per lane optical channels.- How Nova enables module manufacturers...

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Huawei posts 2023 revenue of US$99.4 billion, up 9.63%

Citing steady growth in its cloud computing and digital power businesses, Huawei generated revenue of CNY704.2 billion in 2023 and CNY87 billion in net profits, in line with the company's expectations.2023 revenue by businessThe ICT infrastructure business generated CNY362 billion, up 2.3% YoY. The consumer business recorded CNY251.5 billion, up 17.3% YoY. The cloud computing business brought in CNY55.3 billion, up 21.9% YoY. The digital...

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stl expands fiber deliveries for Australia's Vocus

Vocus, which owns and operates more than 25,000 kms of fibre network across Australia, will expand its usage of STL's ultra-slim profile Micro cables and flagship Stellar fibre. Using such a bend-resilient fibre will improve Vocus network quality with lower losses, higher network availability and longer lifetime. In the last three years, STL has supplied more than 1000 kms of optical fibre cable to Vocus and is committed to providing the most...

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Eutelsat 36D launched to Geostationary Transfer Orbit

SpaceX successfully launched the EUTELSAT 36D satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Kennedy Space Center on March 30, 2024.Constructed on the Airbus Eurostar Neo platform, EUTELSAT 36D is set to take over from EUTELSAT 36B at the 36° East position in orbit, where it will work in conjunction with EUTELSAT 36C. With 70 Ku-band transponders onboard, EUTELSAT 36D is engineered to ensure continuous service with enhanced performance for...

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