Intel unveils silicon photonics technology for 5G infrastructure

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Intel unveils silicon photonics technology for 5G infrastructure

Intel announced details on the expansion of its portfolio of 100G silicon photonics transceivers beyond the data centre and into the network edge. At the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) in Rome, Intel unveiled specifics on new silicon photonics products that are optimised to accelerate the movement of massive amounts of data being generated by new 5G use cases and IoT applications. The latest 100G silicon photonics transceivers are optimised to meet the bandwidth requirements of communications infrastructure while withstanding harsh environmental conditions.

Intel’s latest 100G silicon photonics transceivers meet the bandwidth demands of 5G wireless fronthaul applications. These transceivers are designed to meet the harsh outdoor conditions of mobile towers with the functionality to support optical transport to the nearest baseband unit or central office (up to 10 km).

Intel said its integrated laser into silicon approach makes its silicon photonics transceivers suitable for mass production and deployment as 5G infrastructure ramps. Samples of Intel’s silicon photonics transceivers targeting 5G wireless infrastructure are available now. Production start for the new silicon photonics wireless modules is scheduled for Q1 2019.

Intel projects the total market opportunity for its connectivity business, which includes silicon photonics, to grow from USD 4 billion today to an estimated USD 11 billion total addressable market by 2022. Since introducing its first 100G silicon photonics product in 2016, Intel ramped production and is shipping its 100G data centre products at a run rate of more than 1 million units per year. Earlier in 2018, Intel demonstrated its 400G silicon photonics functionalities. Samples of its 400G silicon photonics products are expected to be available next quarter with volume shipment of 400G modules slated for the second half of 2019.

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