Earl Parsons
January 12, 2023
Co-Packaged Optics—the Next Evolutionary Step in Data Center Switches?
Co-packaged optics (CPO) seeks to mitigate power consumption issues in data centers by placing the optical engine and ASIC on the same substrate as a single packaged assembly. Done right, CPO would not only reduce power requirements; it could also help data centers improve port density, thermal management, and bandwidth.