Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)

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proto, Thanks for re posting Stephen Hardy's article.... first chance I've had to read it!

Microsoft and Facebook say the advent of the 51-Tbps switch generation will mark the point at which such co-packing will be required.

To help meet this deadline, the CPO effort will aim to define open specifications for such elements as the electrical signaling interface, optical standard, optical module management interface, and reliability requirements. "The Co-Packaged Optics Collaboration will provide a customer-driven, system-level view of requirements for co-packaged optics," said Katharine Schmidtke, director, Technology Sourcing, at Facebook. "By sharing the specifications, we aim to develop a diverse and innovative supplier ecosystem."

"Providing the industry with a customer-supported set of requirements will create a stable, cooperative environment where suppliers can address one of the optical industry's most important technical challenges," added Jeff Cox, partner director, Network Architecture, Microsoft and executive director of the CPO Collaboration. "As co-founders of the Co-Packaged Optics Collaboration, Microsoft and Facebook invite customers and suppliers to join and collaborate with us."