➀ Broadcom is developing silicon photonics technology to significantly increase bandwidth for GPUs and AI accelerators. ➁ By using co-packaged optics (CPOs), Broadcom aims to integrate optical components directly into GPUs, enhancing data rates and reducing power consumption. ➂ The company's 'optical engine' delivers a 1.6 TB/sec interconnect bandwidth, promising error-free data transfer comparable to Nvidia's NVLink.
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