Hardware55 mOctober 18, 2026, 18:25

Intel calls silicon photonics the "golden hammer" of next-gen systems

At OCP 2026 Intel said it is the only high-volume fab delivering 300mm indium phosphide photonics at scale for the industry. The company targets below 5 picojoules per bit and plans integrated lasers for NPO and CPO in HPC and AI systems.

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Intel claims to be the only volume fab with 300mm InP silicon photonics
Target is under 5 pJ per bit versus copper link limits
Integrated lasers need no servicing; external light sources also planned
Aimed at HPC and AI systems spanning CPUs, GPUs and memory pools

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