optical
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The technology is used in optical transceivers, which convert electrical signals into light pulses and vice versa to transmit data between hardware in data centers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The acquisition expands Credo’s portfolio with SiPho circuits, aiming for $500 million in optical division revenue by fiscal 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The companies’ combined portfolio is expected to drive more than $500 million in optical revenue in fiscal 2027, Credo said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The chips-and-networking company is getting a boost from Amazon.com as well as excitement about its optical business.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
But every year since then, the optical switches at each end of that fiber cable have gotten better and better, meaning that more and more voices and data can be transmitted down each fiber.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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Vocabulary lists containing optical
Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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