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Linear Pluggable Optics Save Energy in Data Centers
New OIF electrical standards will enable interoperability, adding another option for faster and more efficient data movement.
We have seen the transition from long-haul to metro to local-area networks and then into the data center,” said Suresh Jayaraman, senior director of package development at Amkor Technology. “The OIF initiated its linear project prior to the LPO MSA with the specific objective to define an electrical interface that would allow interoperable non-retimed optical modules to enable system-level power savings,” they said. In addition, the presence of the TX retimer should make the overall system more tolerant to variations between the host and module and provide an opportunity for including diagnostic capability over LPO, something that the hyperscalers like to see.”
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