Inneos

News Summary:

Inneos introduced its "Cheetah" ruggedized 25G optical transceiver platform on February 20, 2026. Built on OptoBGA™ technology, this platform addresses the growing limitations of copper interconnects in electromagnetically interfered and harsh-environment systems, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and industrial networks, where data rates are reaching 25G and beyond. Previously, on January 8, 2026, the company highlighted Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) as critical constraints in modern electronic systems. This followed its November 4, 2025, discussion in "The Copper Cliff: Why Fiber Optics Is the Future Beyond 10 Gbps," which explained the challenges copper faces past 10 Gbps. Earlier, on September 18, 2025, Inneos analyzed the power efficiency of optical versus copper in 25G automotive networks, noting the massive bandwidth demands of evolving vehicle architectures. On August 8, 2025, the company explored the application of "MIPI Over Optical Fiber" in machine vision for industrial settings, emphasizing how copper-based solutions often hit limits in sophisticated and demanding manufacturing environments.