Marvell Unveils Industry-First 2nm Optical Technology Demos for AI Infrastructure | JQJO

Marvell Technology has introduced industry-first 2nm optical interconnect technology demonstrations targeted at next-generation artificial intelligence data center infrastructure [cite: 1]. Revealed ahead of the European Conference on Optical Communication 2026 in Málaga, Spain, the platform combines ultra-dense silicon photonics with advanced 2nm semiconductor manufacturing processes [cite: 1]. The architecture addresses significant bandwidth bottlenecks and thermal limitations associated with legacy copper interconnects in large-scale AI compute clusters [cite: 1]. By facilitating high-speed data transfer between discrete graphics processing units and switching fabrics, the technology aims to reduce latency and power consumption [cite: 1]. Industry observers note that extending optical connectivity to the 2nm node offers crucial support for mitigating grid-level power constraints in domestic hyperscale data centers [cite: 1].