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Intel highlights its 12-inch InP silicon photonics manufacturing edge
At the 2026 OCP Global Summit, Intel executive Nic Dubé said the company is the only foundry with large-scale production capability for 12-inch InP silicon photonics. He cited electrical interconnect limits in reach, bandwidth and energy consumption, and expects optical I/O deployment within the next few years. Intel is also advancing community standards for external light sources.
What to know
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Dubé also cited Intel’s track record for integrated-laser reliability as an advantage.
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He said silicon photonics could enable adaptive system interconnects with more advanced topologies and transmission energy use below 5.5 pJ/bit.
Why it matters
The discussion centers on addressing electrical interconnect limits, while the optical I/O timeline and energy target remain forward-looking assessments.
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