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Why Chips Are Moving Data With Light Not Wires
· 9:51 · S2 E80
Episode Why Chips Are Moving Data With Light Not Wires
Episode 80 dives into on-chip optical interconnects—how silicon photonics is replacing copper wires with laser light to move data faster and cooler. Lucas and Luna unpack Intel's integrated laser breakthrough, the power savings at 50 gigabits per second, and why this matters for AI data centers by mid-2026. A concrete look at one fab's photonic roadmap and the engineering trade-offs between heat, bandwidth, and cost.
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