FOCI advances 1.6T optical module validation as LPO and CPO poised to coexist

As data transmission and exchange volumes skyrocket, high-speed connectivity has emerged as a defining trend in the tech landscape. FOCI Fiber Optic Communications, a leading player in optical communications, is positioning itself at the forefront of this evolution. The company is advancing toward mass-production validation of 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) by the end of 2025, while its 1.6T Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) program is slated for validation in the third quarter of 2026. FOCI anticipates that LPO and CPO will coexist as complementary technologies, with their respective trajectories shaped by advancements in fiber array unit (FAU) technology and market dynamics.

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Fubon chairman calls for nuclear energy as backup amid Taiwan’s energy challenges

At the Momo shareholders’ meeting held on May 27, Fubon Group chairman Daniel Tsai addressed Taiwan’s growing energy concerns, suggesting that the government consider restarting the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (Nuclear Plant 3) as a backup power source. The comments came just days after the facility was officially decommissioned, marking a milestone in Taiwan’s transition to a non-nuclear energy policy.

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Xiaomi defends XRing O1 SoC as in-house development amid ‘Custom Silicon’ controversy

A debate has erupted in the tech industry over the origin of Xiaomi’s flagship system-on-chip (SoC), the XRing O1, with mounting questions about whether it represents a truly in-house development or a customized solution from chip designer Arm. The controversy deepened after Arm Holdings quietly revised a press release, removing the phrase “custom silicon” in reference to the chip.

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Huawei’s SuperNode doubles Nvidia’s AI throughput—built to train GPT-5-class models

At the Ascend AI Developer Summit on May 26, 2025, Huawei unveiled its new Ascend SuperNode architecture, the foundation of its CloudMatrix 384 high-performance AI compute cluster. Comprised of 384 Ascend 910C processors housed across 12 compute cabinets and 4 bus cabinets, the system delivers 300 petaflops of processing power and 48 terabytes of high-bandwidth memory—nearly double the BF16 compute throughput of Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 system.

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iPhone supply chain holds breath for Trump’s 25% tariff threats

US President Donald Trump’s latest warning of a 25% tariff on Apple’s iPhone production unless it returns to the US has rattled global supply chain operators. While the threat aligns with Trump’s longstanding protectionist stance, industry insiders say the implications—higher costs, potential production delays, and forced supply chain shifts—are too significant to ignore. Suppliers are reportedly in negotiations with Apple to determine the next steps.

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