10 Mar 2027
12:15 - 13:45
Expo Theater I
Coherent technology has been touted to enter the data centers for some time. Thus far, the higher cost compared to IM-DD technology has been a major hurdle. As we move to higher data rates, 1.6T and beyond, implementation of IM-DD becomes increasingly challenging. Coherent lite has recently emerged as a potential low-cost option to address the needs of AI networks, which also include OCS that require a higher link loss budget. This Market Watch session will address the new technology developments and challenges for the deployment of Coherent lite within data centers.