Advanced Photonics Coalition

THANK YOU to all attendees for selling out our venue today as we get started to discuss the photonic enabled cloud computing AI revolution. Sorry to all sending messages asking to attend. None of this is possible without you! #fiberoptics #technology #innovation #future #artificialintelligence

Santec Corporation is pleased to announce its membership in the Advanced Photonics Coalition . As a global leader in fiber optic and photonic test and measurement, Santec is excited to bring its extensive expertise and innovative approach to the coalition. Our commitment to advancing photonic technologies aligns well with the coalition's mission to drive forward the development and adoption of next-generation photonic solutions. “Joining the Advanced Photonics Coalition gives Santec insight into the needs of the future of the photonics industry, aligning with our commitment to deliver test platforms optimized for volume production”? - Jonathan Evans (President, Santec USA) #optopia #photonics #optics

San Jose to Combine Data Centers, Housing: A novel development in San Jose, Calif. will feature 3 large data centers and 4,000 units of residential housing, with a district energy system that will provide heat and hot water for residents. The project will be jointly developed by utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company and real estate developer Westbank Corp. PG&E will provide 200 megawatts of clean energy to support the data centers, which will use excess heat from servers in the district energy system. The developers say the project will "transform downtown?San Jose?by responding to demand for both artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centers and housing." It's a different take from planning in some data center hubs, where officials seeking to keep data centers away from housing. By using servers to heat homes, the developers hope to pioneer an approach that integrates technology and housing. "We are a laboratory for the future — and in our city, that future is net zero," said San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. "This project proposed by Westbank and PG&E has the potential to change the way that our cities are built, developed and powered for the better, and we're going to do everything we can at City Hall to support its success." Mayor Mahan and PG&E CEO Patti Poppe announced the project Wednesday at the company's 2024 Innovation Summit: https://lnkd.in/eUfM6XS3

What is an SiP? System in Package (SiP) is a method used for bundling multiple integrated circuits (ICs) and passive components into a single package, under which they all work together. This contrasts to a System on Chip (SoC), whereas the functions on those chips are integrated into the same die. https://lnkd.in/e4SdwwHR #technology #innovation #semiconductor #advancedpackaging #future #network #management

The insides of a silicon photonics module as shown by Marvell Technology. Why silicon photonics? If a discrete module has eight 200G channels in one chip, it requires four EML lasers to run at 1.6T. With silicon photonics, everything is?integrated and four channels can share one laser, which means the module only needs two less-expensive CW lasers to run. Integrated silicon photonics modules are more reliable and scalable.?https://lnkd.in/gWgw3w3t #technology #innovation #fiberoptics #creativity #artificialintelligence #management

Photonics, semiconductors and microelectronics might seem like closely related industries - and they for sure are! However, there are also big differences when it comes to manufacturing (in particular high-volume), standardization and equipment (e.g. metrology). These are also the aspects with many potential synergies and things to learn, especially for photonics! EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM recently realized a great event in Munich besides Semicon Europa and electronicaFair for such discussions - Thanks Carlos Lee EPIC Ivan Nikitski, PhD & Team!

Posted a new blog about the importance of #OpticalTransport network as service providers push for 5G Advanced (fixed and mobile) and Enterprises/Cloud build AI/ML applications. Operators must invest in #DWDM infrastructure (400+ Gbps wavelengths, C+L Band, mesh) to deliver a quality service. https://lnkd.in/gFND_-Td

The Integration of Substrates to Interposers for 2D, 3D and 2D enhanced architectures as shown by Marvell Technology's Matt Traverso at the PECC Summit by Optica and Advanced Photonics Coalition #technology #innovation #fiberoptics #future #datacenter #futurism

Different Optical Link Configurations - with DR8 at 1.6 Terabits using a 224G SerDes as shown by Avicena Tech's Chris Pfistner at the PECC Summit by Optica and Advanced Photonics Coalition #technology #innovation #photonics #fiberoptics #datacenter

An Introduction to LEDs (light emitting diodes) - replacing incandescent and CFL lights - and different than lasers - but having the capability to be modulated as shown by Chris Pfistner of Avicena Tech at the PECC Summit by Optica and Advanced Photonics Coalition #technology #innovation #future #lighting #datacenter #fiberoptics