The 1.6T DR16 CPO Silicon Photonics Engine represents a breakthrough in high-speed interconnect technology, designed for modern AI, cloud, and hyperscale data center networks. Leveraging a linear direct-drive (LPO) silicon photonics architecture combined with a compact SOCKET-type package, this engine enables ultra-efficient, cost-optimized, and highly scalable 1.6 T switching solutions.
Key Advantages
- High-Performance Multi-Lane Architecture
Supports 16×100 G PAM4 lanes with robust transmission up to 500 m, delivering the bandwidth required for AI/ML clusters, distributed compute fabrics, and next-generation data center fabrics. - Low Power & System Efficiency
The linear CPO design eliminates traditional DSP reliance, significantly reducing system-level power consumption (< 16 W) and simplifying thermal and energy budgets — ideal for high-density switch deployments. - Modular Optics Integration
Paired with the EL-OSFP External Light Source Module, featuring a front-facing optical port and support for 16-channel high-power CWL optical engines, the solution enables flexible optics provisioning and architectural reuse for hyperscale platforms.
Ideal for High-Speed Switching & Interconnects
This silicon photonics engine is engineered for:
- 1.6T OSFP/Co-packaged Optics (CPO) Switch Platforms
- AI & Hyperscale Data Center Fabrics
- High-Density Interconnect Architectures
- Next-Generation Network Infrastructure
By combining high throughput, lower power, and modular optics flexibility, the 1.6T DR16 CPO Silicon Photonics Engine helps you build future-proof, cost-effective, and energy-efficient data center interconnect solutions.
