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PsiQuantum unveils low-loss optical switch for AI data centers

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PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company, has developed a new optical switch designed to improve data transfer speeds in AI data centers. This switch utilizes silicon photonics to minimize light loss during signal transmission, a critical factor for efficient GPU communication. While the current prototype has fewer ports than some competitors, PsiQuantum plans to develop larger devices to address the growing bottleneck in AI cluster data movement. AI

IMPACT This optical switch could alleviate data transfer bottlenecks in large AI clusters, potentially improving the efficiency and scalability of AI computations.

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PsiQuantum unveils low-loss optical switch for AI data centers

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Shane Downing ·

    PsiQuantum turns its photonics know-how into an optical switch for supercharging AI data center GPU networks

    PsiQuantum’s eight-port optical switch typically loses 1.2 dB, under a quarter of its light, where data centers allow up to 3 dB.

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