CPO optical modules put optical and electronic parts together. They make the signal path much shorter, from centimeters to millimeters. This can cut power use by up to half. CPO technology lets more data fit in. CPO revolutionizes data center design by integrating optics and electronics, leading to improvements in power efficiency and bandwidth density. As applications like AI and machine learning become more prevalent, demanding higher bandwidth data processing capabilities, CPO technology provides a. Enter Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), a transformative architecture where the optical engine moves inside the switch ASIC package. This article provides a comprehensive overview of CPO optical modules, exploring their technology, benefits, challenges, and the pivotal role they play in future data centers. MALTA, N., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the introduction of its SCALE™ optical module solution for co-packaged optics (CPO). GF's SCALE solution, or Silicon photonics Co-packaged Advanced Light Engine solution, is the industry's first Optical. These pressures are driving renewed momentum behind co-packaged optics (CPO). 9B by 2029, fueled largely by AI data centers. Read on to learn key CPO. MALTA, N.