Intel has recently launched a new optical compute interconnect chip that provides 4Tbps of optical connectivity to either a CPU or GPU. This chip is designed to increase the overall performance and efficiency of computing systems by enabling faster data transfer speeds between different components. The chip is being touted as a way to address … Read more
Intel has recently announced the launch of a new high-speed optical I/O chiplet, which aims to improve data transfer speeds in electronic devices. The chiplet is designed to facilitate faster and more efficient communication between different components, ultimately enhancing the overall performance of these devices. The chiplet utilizes optical technology to transmit data at high … Read more
High performance computing faces a significant challenge in connectivity bandwidth, with data currently needing to be moved off-chip to optical interfaces for high-speed transfers and longer distances. However, incorporating the optical connection within a chip package offers advantages such as a reduced footprint, higher performance, and lower power requirements. This is crucial for applications like … Read more
Intel has successfully showcased an optical chiplet integrated with a CPU that can support 4 Tbps data links to cater to the escalating bandwidth needs of AI and high-performance computing applications in data centers. This optical computational interconnect (OCI) chiplet prototype is a significant advancement in high-bandwidth interconnect technology, building on Intel’s longstanding support for … Read more
Intel has developed a new technology called optical interconnect chiplet that they say is a significant advancement in data transmission. The company compared the technology to the transition from horse-drawn carriages to cars, emphasizing its revolutionary nature. The optical interconnect chiplet technology is designed to improve the speed and efficiency of data transfer in computer … Read more
Intel has made significant advancements in AI infrastructure for data centers and high-performance computing applications, with the latest development being the industry’s first fully integrated optical computing interconnect (OCI) chiplet. This OCI chiplet, developed by Intel’s Integrated Photonic Solutions (IPS) group, is packaged together with an Intel CPU and enables live data execution. The OCI … Read more
Intel introduced its first fully integrated optical input/output (I/O) chiplet at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference in 2024. The Optical Computing Interconnect (OCI) chiplet is designed to provide high bandwidth, low power consumption, and extended range I/O connectivity between CPUs and GPUs. This chiplet supports 64 PCIe 5.0 channels, each transmitting at 32 GT/s in … Read more
Intel has made a significant breakthrough in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission, as announced at the 2024 Fiber Optic Communication Conference. The company’s Integrated Photonic Solutions (IPS) Group unveiled an integrated optical computing interconnect (OCI) chiplet that can support 64 channels of 32 gigabits per second (Gbps) data transmission in each direction over … Read more
Intel has recently showcased a fully integrated optical I/O chiplet, marking a significant advancement in the field of scientific computing. This innovative technology combines both electrical and optical components on a single chip, allowing for faster data transfer and improved efficiency in computing processes. The optical I/O chiplet demonstrates Intel’s commitment to pushing the boundaries … Read more
Intel’s Integrated Photonic Solutions (IPS) Group has announced the industry’s first fully integrated optical computing interconnect (OCI) chiplet, co-packaged with an Intel CPU. This breakthrough technology is designed to address the increasing demand for high-bandwidth interconnect solutions in AI infrastructures for data centers and high-performance computing applications. The OCI chiplet supports 64 channels of 32 … Read more