Samtec Helps Found Open CPX MSA for AI Data Center Applications

Stand 2004

13th May 2026

A group of industry-leading optical connectivity solutions companies announce the formation of the Open CPX MSA (Open Co-packaging Multi-Source Agreement) to develop the specifications for optical engines required to enable a broad ecosystem of interoperable co-packaged and near-package interconnect solutions. These specifications target the industry-wide challenge of reducing power consumption, cost, and latency, while increasing bandwidth density, capacity, and the reliability of high-speed interconnects for AI data center applications. Please visit the Samtec booth to see Open CPX MSA platforms in action.

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