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Fiber and communications infrastructure knowledge brief Published 11 Jun 2024

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Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) are emerging as a low-power, high-performance optical solution for short-distance data center links, with initial global shipments primarily targeting closed-system environments.

Overview of LP

O TechnologyLPO modules are designed to remove onboard digital signal processors (DSPs), which significantly reduces power consumption—typically 30–50% lower than traditional pluggable optics—while maintaining high-speed connectivity for AI and data center applications. They are particularly suitable for short-distance, high-bandwidth links where low latency and energy efficiency are critical.

LP

O relies on the linearity and analog performance of host-side SerDes, making it highly efficient but sensitive to signal integrity and noise at higher speeds, especially as systems transition from 112G to 224G SerDes.

Deployment and Global Shipping

Currently, LPO solutions are more suitable for closed-system deployments from a single vendor due to early-stage standardization and limited multi-vendor interoperability. This means global shipments are primarily targeted at hyperscalers and large data center operators who can manage proprietary ecosystems.

While LP

Os are being shipped and tested worldwide, full-scale multi-vendor deployment is still limited, and compatibility issues may arise in heterogeneous environments. Comparison with Other Optical InterconnectsNear-Packaged Optics (NPO): Offers high-density, near-package connections with independent thermal management, making it easier to maintain performance at high speeds.

Co-

Packaged Optics (CPO): Integrates optical engines directly with ASICs for ultra-high bandwidth, but introduces complexity, vendor lock-in, and serviceability challenges.

LP

Os provide a simpler, lower-power alternative for 800G–1600G links, especially in scale-out networks.

Technical Considerations

Power Efficiency: LPOs are comparable to CPOs in power consumption for 1600G generation links. Signal Integrity: LPOs face challenges with insertion loss in electrical channels between ASICs and front-panel optics, which can be mitigated using flyover cables with near-package connectors. Ecosystem Maturity: Standardization is still in early stages, and multi-vendor interoperability is limited.

Market Outlook

While CP

O is expected to see large-scale deployment around 2027–2028, LPOs are already being shipped globally in initial commercial trials and closed-system deployments. They serve as a practical, low-power solution for current AI and high-performance computing networks, bridging the gap until CPO becomes widely adopted. In summary, LPOs are actively shipped globally, primarily for controlled environments, offering low-power, high-speed optical interconnects.

They are a key technology for data centers seeking energy-efficient solutions while preparing for future CPO adoption.

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