Glass-substrate 3.2T near-packaged optics claims 50% AI switch power cut — met with skepticism
jwt0625 · x · 2026-10-13
Commenting on a claim that 3.2T near-packaged optics using glass substrates can cut AI switch power by 50%, the author is skeptical: microlens array costs still need to fall, and switch power 'won't actually be cut in half.' A cautionary take on CPO power-saving hype.
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