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Why Chips Are Adopting Embedded Optical Interconnects
· 12 min · S2 E67
Episode Why Chips Are Adopting Embedded Optical Interconnects
Episode 67 of The Hardware Podcast explores why chip designers are turning to embedded optical interconnects to solve data movement bottlenecks. Lucas and Luna unpack the physics limits of copper wiring, the 'optical transceiver in package' approach pioneered by companies like Ayar Labs and Intel, and what it means for performance and power. They discuss the recent prototype from a major foundry showing a 10x bandwidth density improvement over electrical interconnects, and the manufacturing challenges of integrating photonics into standard CMOS processes. Tune in for a concrete look at the technology that could reshape chip-to-chip communication in AI and HPC clusters.
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