Optical modules convert electrical signals into light to move data quickly and reliably in AI systems, enabling fast and smooth data processing. In: Proceedings of the 22nd AC Workshop on H t Topics in Networks. Cambridge, MA, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, 2023, pp. Optical Signal. Today, data centers use a separate approach for optics and electronics, in which optical modules are connected to switches and routers through high-speed electrical interfaces. As data demands grow, these systems face limitations such as bandwidth constraints, latency issues, and space limitations. Optical chips come in two primary categories: laser chips and detector chips. These two types work hand in hand to enable data transmission through optical signals. Laser chips, or light-emitting chips, are the heart of optical communication systems. They are responsible for generating laser light. Marvell® is at the forefront of this change, delivering PAM4, coherent and coherent-lite DSPs that power AI fabrics, data center interconnects and telecom networks with unmatched performance and energy efficiency.
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