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Lightmatter and Cadence Collaborate to Accelerate Optical Interconnect for AI Infrastructure
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., January 27, 2026--Lightmatter, the leader in photonic (super)computing, today announced a technical collaboration with Cadence to develop co-packaged optics (CPO) solutions that integrate Cadence’s silicon-proven, high-speed SerDes IP with Lightmatter’s Passage™ optical engine. By focusing on integration with advanced-node CMOS technology and industry-standard packaging workflows, the collaboration aims to pave the way for high-performance, manufacturing-ready CPO in next-
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