Yamaichi developed OSFP-VLC, a vertical version of the OSFP connector which is compatible to the Vertical Line Card platform.

The VLC architecture allows higher transmission speed with higher density by a vertical line card which is mounting vertical I/O connectors and ASIC side by side to shorten the signal trace distance within 3” to 4”. All while taking advantage of the existing technology (module, board assembly process, signal transmission).

The VLC decreases the number of boards and makes room for cooling space. This leads to much lower power consumption and increased cooling efficiency. 112G can be achieved with current cost.

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