The Future of Chip Connectivity: UCIe and Optical I/O FAQs Explained

The UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) 2.0 specification was released in August 2024. This is critical for the interconnect chiplet ecosystem and sets the stage for unleashing next-gen AI architecturesUCIe will be instrumental in driving broad adoption and manufacturability of optical I/O in order to deliver the high bandwidth, energy efficiency, low latency, and reach required for AI innovation and application growth.

If you’re curious to learn more about what UCIe means for the future of optical I/O, you’ve come to the right place. In this FAQ, we’ll explore why the UCIe standard is so important, what you can do with UCIe and optical I/O, how to integrate UCIe-based optical I/O into product designs, and more.

Without further ado, let’s start with the question that many customers and partners frequently ask us:

What exactly is UCIe?

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