Data centers transition to optical interconnects to reduce power consumption

Data centers are replacing traditional copper wiring with optical technology to increase capacity and lower energy usage. Copper cables face physical limitations in data transmission speed and generate significant heat, requiring extensive cooling systems. Optical interconnects use light to transmit data, which consumes less power and allows for higher bandwidth density within server racks. Monitor adoption rates of silicon photonics among major cloud infrastructure providers as they seek to improve energy efficiency.