This week at #OCPSummit26, @MediaTek demoed a live MicroLED optical link in a standard pluggable form factor, built on technology developed at Microsoft Research: inexpensive and low-power LEDs instead of copper or lasers to move data in AI datacenters.
MediaTek demos MicroLED optical link developed with Microsoft Research at OCP
AIMediaTek demonstrated a live pluggable MicroLED optical link at OCP Summit 2026, built on technology developed at Microsoft Research. The link uses low-power, inexpensive LEDs instead of copper or lasers to move data in AI datacenters.
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Co-developing the future of AI interconnects with @Microsoft. 🌐 We’ve taken our pluggable MicroLED Active Optical Cable (AOC) from concept to reality—demonstrated live at OCP 2026. As AI scales, conventional laser-based AOCs face power and cost challenges. Our MicroLED optical engine, co-developed with @MSFTResearch and @Azure, is designed to deliver lower power, lower cost and enhanced reliability. Together, we are building the physical foundation for the AI era. #DataCenter #CustomSilicon #AILiveDemo
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