New Broadcom chips for optical data center networks

Broadcom presents new chips, the Sian3 and the Sian2M. These chips allow data center managers to control their optical networks.

Optical networks are often used to connect servers in AI clusters. According to Broadcom, the new chips make such clusters more energy efficient and scalable.

Before data can be sent via an optical network, it must be converted into light. Once it arrives at its destination, it is converted into electrical signals that servers can…