Google has joined Nvidia in placing substantial orders for optical interconnect components with Taiwanese manufacturer Innolux as the pair continues aggressive efforts to phase out copper from its hardware. Google's next-generation TPU, Ironwood, integrates a 3D Torus network topology with the Apollo optical circuit switch (OCS) all-optical network, marking a major step forward in AI data-center interconnect design. TrendForce's latest research on the high-speed interconnect market indicates that this. Local news site UDN reports that "large orders" for components were placed with the pair. BOSTON (May 7, 2025) – After explosive growth in 2024, 800G Datacom optics for AI and general computing applications will be the fastest growing segment of the market in 2025, according to the latest Optical Components Report from research firm Cignal AI. Understanding the cost of optical modules has become a formidable challenge for IT and procurement professionals. This article unpacks the technologies powering this leap (silicon photonics, advanced modulation, and co-packaged optics), compares deployment.
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