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Jabil Expands Photonics Capabilities to Support AI and Cloud Data Centers
Slice of Manufacturing Team
September 25, 2024
Key Highlights:
Jabil to expand photonics packaging capabilities at its Ottawa site by Q4 2024.
New product introduction (NPI) line supports high-speed connectivity applications, including co-packaged optics (CPO).
Advanced photonics technologies will enhance AI and cloud computing with improved scalability and reduced power consumption.
Jabil will showcase its 800G transceivers and 1.6T modules at ECOC 2024 in Frankfurt.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote:
“The expansion of our Ottawa site is a game-changer for Jabil. This facility will enable us to meet the growing demands for advanced photonics solutions tailored to AI and next-generation data centers.”
Our Take:
Jabil’s continued investments in silicon photonics, particularly in the hyperscale cloud and AI data center sectors, position the company at the forefront of innovation. The upcoming expansion of their Ottawa site will empower customers to accelerate the deployment of high-speed, scalable photonics solutions. With the push towards 800G and beyond, Jabil’s strategic focus on minimizing power consumption while maximizing performance will be critical as AI and cloud computing applications demand increasingly sophisticated data center architectures.