Silicon Optics
Photonic devices–chips that send and receive data-carrying light signals–are usually made from exotic, costly semiconducting materials. Devices made from silicon would be orders of magnitude cheaper and could drastically reduce the cost of bandwidth. Now Luxtera, in Carlsbad, CA, is offering the first commercial optical cable made with silicon photonics. Intended for use in data centers, the cable can transmit 40 gigabits of data per second but costs no more than some existing 20-gigabit-per-second optical cables.
Cost: Less than $1,000 for a 300-meter, 40-gigabit cable
Source: www.luxtera.com/content/view/35/37
Company: Luxtera
Keep Reading
Most Popular
DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI.
“This is a profound moment in the history of technology,” says Mustafa Suleyman.
What to know about this autumn’s covid vaccines
New variants will pose a challenge, but early signs suggest the shots will still boost antibody responses.
Human-plus-AI solutions mitigate security threats
With the right human oversight, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can help keep business and customer data secure
Next slide, please: A brief history of the corporate presentation
From million-dollar slide shows to Steve Jobs’s introduction of the iPhone, a bit of show business never hurt plain old business.
Stay connected
Get the latest updates from
MIT Technology Review
Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.