Chinese researchers invent silicon photonic multiplexer chip that uses light instead of electricity for communication — CCP says China's early steps into light-based chips precede 'major breakthroughs' in three years

Fudan University researchers have allegedly developed a photonics-based multiplexer chip, supporting up to 38 Tbps data transmission. While not yet a full CPU, Chinese industry observers believe China's big breakthrough in photonics will arrive in "three to five years".

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/chinese-researchers-invent-silicon-photonic-multiplexer-chip-that-uses-light-instead-of-electricity-for-communication-ccp-says-chinas-early-steps-into-light-based-chips-precede-major-breakthroughs-in-three-years

Created 6h | Jun 21, 2025, 2:10:06 PM


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