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TSMC Develops COUPE, an Optical Technology to Transform Data Centers
TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker based in Taiwan, is developing COUPE (Compact Universal Photonic Engine), a technology that transmits data via light instead of copper, according to Handelsblatt. This approach promises faster transfers and lower energy losses in data centers. Its adoption faces resistance from Nvidia, TSMC's key client. The initiative reflects a context where chip miniaturization is reaching its physical limits, pushing the industry to rethink how chips cooperate with each other.