GlobalFoundries Debuts First OCI MSA–Capable SCALE CPO Solution with 16λ DWDM
GFS•GlobalFoundries launched its SCALE optical module solution, the industry’s first Optical Compute Interconnect Multi-Source Agreement–capable co-packaged optics platform, demonstrating native 8λ and 16λ bi-directional DWDM support. Built on silicon photonics with CWDM and DWDM channels, SCALE offers 50Gbps/100Gbps devices and TSV-enabled 2.5D/3D stacking for AI data centers.
1. Product Launch
GlobalFoundries introduced its SCALE optical module solution, marking the industry’s first Optical Compute Interconnect Multi-Source Agreement–capable co-packaged optics platform. The announcement highlights native support for 8λ and 16λ bi-directional DWDM channels and compliance with OCI MSA specifications for modern AI scale-up architectures.
2. Technical Advancements
Built on advanced silicon photonics, SCALE leverages both coarse and dense wavelength-division multiplexing to boost bandwidth density and scalability versus copper interconnects. The platform includes 50Gbps and 100Gbps micro-ring modulators, integrated photodiodes, through silicon vias for high-speed power delivery, and copper pad pitches down to sub-45μm for 2.5D/3D stacking.
3. Market Positioning
By exceeding OCI MSA optical interconnect requirements and demonstrating scalable DWDM deployments, GlobalFoundries positions itself as a key supplier for next-generation AI data centers. The fully qualified portfolio and modular fiber-attach approaches aim to accelerate customer adoption, potentially driving new revenue streams in high-growth data center and AI infrastructure markets.
