Huawei Technologies showcases a high-speed near-package optics (NPO) module aimed at reducing bottlenecks in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company presents the product as an early step toward next-generation data-centre connection standards, unveiling it at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) in Shenzhen.
Both outlets describe the module as delivering 7.2 terabits per second and positioning optical components close to switching chips. In the accounts provided, Huawei says the design helps reduce signal loss and power consumption—factors that become more significant as AI clusters link more processors. TechNode adds technical details, describing 36 channels operating at 200 gigabits per second each. The South China Morning Post frames the announcement around Huawei’s claim of leadership in developing such optics for data-centre use, while TechNode emphasizes the module’s architecture and performance characteristics.
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