As the scale of AI computing clusters continues to grow, interconnect density and transmission efficiency have become critical factors determining the success of cluster scalability. Traditional optical interconnect architectures are increasingly encountering challenges in power consumption, density, and cabling bottlenecks. While the industry widely recognizes the ultimate integration advantages of CPO (Co-Packaged Optics), challenges remain, including packaging process limitations, operational complexity, and high investment costs.
NPO (Near-Package Optics), on the other hand, represents a more pragmatic and actionable path under the concept and architecture of CPO technology. Combining high bandwidth density, excellent heat dissipation and on-site maintainability, it has become the optimal choice for breaking through current data center interconnect bottlenecks.
Luxshare-Tech has proactively positioned itself in core computing scenarios. Aligning with the OIF 3.2T CPO packaging standard, it has pioneered the launch of a 3.2T NPO optical engine solution. This solution targets high-density interconnect scenarios in AI data centers and is compatible with both 51.2T/102.4T NPO switch platforms and core computing scenarios such as super-node GPU servers.

Luxshare-Tech's 3.2T NPO&CPO Optical Engine Solutions

3.2T total bandwidth per engine, using a 32-channel 100G PAM4 design
Silicon photonics solution featuring MZ modulators, operating wavelength: 1310 nm
Maximum power consumption of 26W, achieves significant energy savings compared to traditional optical module solutions
Light source module externally mounted, greatly enhancing overall system maintainability.
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Currently, Luxshare-Tech’s 3.2T NPO product is undergoing joint development with leading industry partners and is in the testing and validation phase, with mass production set to begin shortly. At the same time, Luxshare-Tech is deeply involved in establishing next-generation NPO/CPO industry standards. Leveraging its robust R&D expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities, we are fully committed to supporting the iteration and upgrades of optical communications in data centers.
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