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MediaTek, Microsoft Research crack AOC power barrier with Micro LED, 50% reduction
What happened
A joint R&D team including MediaTek and Microsoft Research announced a next-generation Active Optical Cable (AOC) using Micro LED light sources, claiming a 50% power reduction. This is a long-term R&D milestone focused on improving data center interconnect efficiency. Neutral: No immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or procurement decisions.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 10/100
Affected components and suppliers
Active Optical CableMicro LED
MediaTek
R&Dtechnology-milestone
Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 3/21/2026 · View original source
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