Near-packaged optics (NPO) gains ground as the industry hedges against CPO's growing pains — analysts say volume for NPO silicon photonics products will extend until the end of the decade

The case for near-packaged optics (NPO) is strengthening, as the growing pains of co-packaged optics (CPO) become apparent. We explain the material differences between the two technologies as optics and silicon photonics make waves in the AI industry.