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Nvision to Debut "Lighthop" PCIe AOC Optical Cable at CIOE 2025

NVISION (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. is an innovative enterprise specializing in optoelectronic fusion technology, dedicated to providing advanced silicon photonics interconnect solutions for global data centers, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing fields.The company's core platform is heterogeneous integration technology. Through wafer-level hybrid integration processes (compound optical devices + silicon photonics + CMOS driver chips), it achieves deep integration of optoelectronic chips. This technological approach breaks through the performance bottlenecks of traditional discrete devices, bringing high-bandwidth, low-latency, and low-power optical interconnect foundations to next-generation data centers. <h1>Core Product and Technology Portfolio</h1> 01 "Lighthop" PCIe AOC Optical Cable: Featuring a low-power design, it addresses the challenges of high-bandwidth, long-distance interconnection between GPU clusters in AI computing, providing a high-performance connectivity foundation for resource pooling. Concurrently, an Ethernet-based short-reach optical interconnect engine is also under development to solve the bandwidth and power consumption bottlenecks in scale-up optical interconnects. <hr/> 02 NPO / CPO / OIO (Near-Package Optics / Co-Packaged Optics / Optical I/O Chip): Focusing on next-generation silicon photonics technology, this portfolio provides high-density, low-cost optical engine solutions for AI data centers through optoelectronic co-design, aiming to break through the interconnect bandwidth limitations of computing clusters. <hr/> 03 Advanced Technology R&D: Continuous investment is being made in areas such as single-wavelength 400G modulators, 6.4T CPO silicon photonics, and pluggable optical ports, building a productization system that "pre-researches one generation and develops the next." NVISION redefines the "Moore's Law" of optical interconnection with "Optoelectronic Fusion," driving silicon photonics technology from the laboratory to large-scale application. Founded in March 2025, the company has rapidly progressed from technology R&D to product launch and is now collaborating with industry partners to build a new optical interconnect ecosystem for the era of intelligent computing power.

NVISION (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. is an innovative enterprise specializing in optoelectronic fusion technology.

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Nvision (Xi’an) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Nvision Technology”), a company specializing in optoelectronic heterogeneous integration, recently announced that it has completed a tens of millions of RMB angel funding round, exclusively invested by CAS Star. The proceeds will be used primarily to accelerate the industrialization of its wafer-level heterogeneous integration technology and overcome bottlenecks in traditional optical modules—such as low integration, large size, high power consumption, and high cost—in artificial intelligence and data center applications.With the rapid advancement of AI and exponential growth in data volume, traditional copper cables and optical modules can no longer meet the increasing demand for interconnect bandwidth. Optical I/O (OIO) is emerging as a new paradigm for high-speed data transmission and is currently experiencing rapid development.Nvision Technology possesses unique and advanced wafer-level optoelectronic heterogeneous integration capabilities and focuses on developing optical I/O (OIO) products and infrared detectors. The company’s technology integrates III-V materials into silicon-based semiconductor processes, combining the cost and scaling benefits of silicon (“Moore’s Law”) with the high-bandwidth advantages of photonics. It aims to achieve breakthrough performance metrics in optical interconnects, including a bandwidth density of up to 10,000 (Gbps/mm²)/(pJ/b), energy efficiency of ~1 pJ/b @ 3.2T, and latency below 5ns plus time-of-flight (TOF). These capabilities offer significant advantages over competing technologies, enabling superior solutions for performance-critical applications such as data centers, high-performance computing, 5G communications, and AI.Founder Nie Hui brings 30 years of experience in optoelectronic devices. He previously held technical and management positions at international leading companies including Lucent Bell Labs and Intel, where he led multiple project teams and startup initiatives. The core team consists mainly of experts from Intel and top lidar companies, with extensive practical experience in R&amp;D and mass production of photonic devices. They have successfully achieved from-scratch breakthroughs in key technologies such as 100G silicon photonics chips, high-power VCSELs, high-sensitivity SPADs, and silicon photonics-based lidar chips—all of which have passed validation in high-volume manufacturing and customer delivery.Nvision’s ultimate goal is to incorporate compound photonic materials into the Moore’s Law trajectory through optoelectronic co-design and co-manufacturing. By leveraging wafer-level heterogeneous integration in CMOS-compatible production lines, the company aims to fabricate optical transceivers and detectors and achieve wafer-scale integration with electronic chips—potentially revolutionizing the current industry ecosystem of optical chips (based on compound materials) .As the investor in this round, CAS Star commented: “Optoelectronic integration is a major trend in the information industry. With expanding demands from AI in sensing, communication, and computing, heterogeneous photonic integration represents a viable technological path and a key focus for our investment. We are confident in Nvision’s team given their extensive background in III-V photonics and silicon photonics, as well as their proven execution in integrated photonics—which strongly supports their innovative potential in optical I/O and infrared sensing. In addition, Nvision can closely bond with CAS Star’s ecosystem in the optoelectronic semiconductor industry and hold promising potential for application expansion. Hence, we firmly support the company and are providing substantial support including access to advanced fabrication platforms. We look forward to Nvision delivering exceptional heterogeneous integration solutions to the industry.”

Today, Nvision (Xi'an) Technology Co., Ltd. specializing in optoelectronic heterogeneous integration, announced the completion of a tens of millions of yuan angel funding round. The investment was exclusively provided by CAS Star.

CAS Star Leads Angel Funding for Optoelectronic Integration Startup Nvision Technology

September 26 The Demo Day &amp; Graduation Ceremony for the Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park 895 Venture Camp (Season 16) Smart Computing Session was successfully held at the Shanghai Integrated Circuit Design Industrial Park. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/im8rmm593b.png" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/im8rmm593b.png" style=""> This season takes the theme "Smart Connectivity, Computing-Driven Chip Ecosystem," focusing on cutting-edge innovations in intelligent computing. After four months of in-depth incubation and industry networking, six standout companies were selected from the 21 enrolled enterprises to deliver demo presentations. Their projects covered multiple frontier directions such as computing infrastructure, software algorithms, and industry applications, collectively showcasing the new dynamism and innovative trends within the intelligent computing industry.Xu Minxu, the deputy director of the Pudong New Area Science and Technology and Economy Commission, Wang Xian, the deputy director of the Zhangjiang Science City Construction Office, He Dajun, the vice chairman and general mManager of Zhangjiang Hi-tech, and Zhao Haisheng, a member of the Party Committee and deputy general manager, attended this event. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/zeix47wml8q.jpeg" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/zeix47wml8q.jpeg" style=""> Xu Minxu stated that, as a flagship platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in Pudong New Area, the 895 Venture Camp provides all-round support in terms of incubation, funding, industrial resources, and office space. The Pudong Science and Technology and Economy Commission will align with national strategies and the development plans of Shanghai and Pudong New Area to facilitate rapid enterprise growth through targeted policy support and efficient resource coordination, helping them address various challenges encountered during their entrepreneurial journey. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/viu359lxwpf.jpeg" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/viu359lxwpf.jpeg" style=""> Wang Xian pointed out that Zhangjiang Science City has established an early and comprehensive ecosystem in the integrated circuit and artificial intelligence industries, and is now focused on building a synergistic "chip-terminal-model" collaborative ecosystem. Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park 895 Venture Camp will provide entrepreneurs with comprehensive support, including capital connection, market expansion, and industrial chain coordination, fostering enterprise growth through a superior business environment. Demo Day Site: Innovation Gathers, Pitches Compete During the pitching session, six enterprises took the stage one by one, showcasing groundbreaking achievements in chip design, AI solutions, edge computing, photonics integration, and other domains — together forming a core innovation matrix in the intelligent computing field:Yanxin Micro: Focused on developing fully independent ReRAM memory chips and AI memory-computing integrated chips.Yun Silicon: Committed to building the foundational infrastructure for a connected digital world and making computing power ubiquitous.Enrigin Technology: Creating integrated solutions for domestically developed large AI chips and intelligent computing platforms.Novauto: Delivering energy-efficient AI computing solutions for edge intelligence scenarios.Viitrix: Launching the Yunjin OS Embodied Brain product to enable low-cost, edge-based deployment of large models.Nvision: Providing high-performance silicon photonics solutions for data centers to enhance energy efficiency and transmission performance. Multi-party Evaluation Fuels Enterprise Growth The experts listened attentively to each project presentation, offering critiques that spanned every critical dimension of business development—from technological innovation and feasibility, to market demand and competitive landscape, as well as the rationality and sustainability of the business models. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/u4vijxth7le.png" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/u4vijxth7le.png" style=""> The demo day featured a jury composed of over 10 investment institutions and leading industry chain enterprises, including Shanghai Electric Intelligent Computing, China Unicom Shanghai, Sufeng Information, Yangtze River Delta National Innovation Center, Shenyin &amp; Wanguo Innovation Capital, China Unicom Venture Capital, Beyond Moore Investment, Zhangjiang Hi-tech, Zhangjiang Haoheng, and Zhangjiang Haoxin, who participated in the evaluation and scoring of the roadshow presentations.After intense competition, Yanxin Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Enrigin Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Ningbo Viitrix Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. were honored with the "Most Promising Enterprise" award. Nvision (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Novauto Technology Co., Ltd. received the "Most Innovative Enterprise" award, while Shanghai Yun Silicon Technology Co., Ltd. was awarded the "Startup Star" title. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/g0muqm8pahd.jpeg" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/g0muqm8pahd.jpeg" style=""> At the ceremony, He Dajun, the vice chairman and general manager of Zhangjiang Hi-tech, presented the "Startup Star" award to Shanghai Yun Silicon Technology Co., Ltd. The awarded companies will receive access to office space or talent apartments within Zhangjiang Hi-tech's portfolio. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/rwnzmj2yu3d.jpeg" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/10/09/rwnzmj2yu3d.jpeg" style=""> Additionally, Zhangjiang Hi-tech signed priority investment agreements with five roadshow companies on site, further deepening the integration of capital and innovation.The Smart Computing Session of Zhangjiang Hi-tech 895 Venture Camp (Season 16) concluded successfully amid vibrant innovation displays and strong industry resonance. The year 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the 895 Venture Camp. From its pioneering first season to the deeply cultivated sixteenth season, the platform has consistently journeyed with science and technology innovation, empowering groundbreaking ideas, and continuously building an integrated innovation ecosystem where "industry, capital, and application scenarios" coexist and thrive.Embarking on a New Decade, Zhangjiang Hi-tech 895 Venture Camp will continue to focus on cutting-edge hard technologies, steadfastly supporting the rise of China's intelligent computing capabilities. Season 17 will center on the theme of "Silicon Photonics," targeting key directions such as optical computing, optical interconnection, and optical sensing, further expand the technological boundaries of computing infrastructure. We cordially invite innovative enterprises worldwide from related fields to join us in the journey toward a new era of "Photon-Powered Connectivity, Illuminating the Future."

September 26, The Demo Day & Graduation Ceremony for the Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park 895 Venture Camp (Season 16) Smart Computing Session was successfully held at the Shanghai Integrated Circuit Design Industrial Park.

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September 10, 2025 – Nvision Technology, a globally leading photonics integration company, officially launched its new product—the "Lighthop" PCIe Active Optical Cable (AOC)—at the opening day of CIOE Shenzhen. Designed for PCIe interconnect applications, the product aims to address growing challenges in bandwidth, power consumption, and scalability within AI computing and high-performance data centers, providing a high-performance interconnect solution for GPU clusters and memory pooling applications.Core Innovation: Bringing Optical Power to PCIe InterconnectsThe "Lighthop" PCIe AOC adopts a low-power, low-cost design, enables high-bandwidth, long-distance interconnects between GPUs, whether within or across server racks. It not only supports the construction of larger-scale computing clusters but also seamlessly meets high-speed communication demands among computing, acceleration, switching, storage, and network nodes. This makes it an ideal solution for applications such as resource disaggregation and storage pooling.The AOC product series complies with the SFF-TA-1032 (CDFP) standard, supports PCIe 6.0 x16 lane and earlier version PCIe protocols, and is compatible with CXL 3.0 protocol—providing sufficient support for the future evolution of data center architectures. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/gj3ju779jfk.png" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/gj3ju779jfk.png" style=""/>Product picture of “Lighthop”PCIe AOC optical cable Eight technological advantages: Redefining the interconnection standard<img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/u9p10gctnvh.png" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/u9p10gctnvh.png" style="width: 30%;"> Target Markets and application scenarios Data Centers: High-bandwidth, long-distance interconnect between GPUs/CPUs/memory resources within and across racks, enabling larger-scale computing clusters.High-Performance Computing (HPC): High-speed communication between compute/ acceleration/ switch/ storage/ network nodes, supporting resource disaggregation and storage pooling applications. Core specifications<img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/lf0tgzlytgg.png" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/lf0tgzlytgg.png" style="width: 30%;">Nvision Technology's "Lighthop" PCIe AOC cable is now available for sampling and will be displayed at MACOM's booth (Hall 11, Booth 11D31) during CIOE 2025 (September 10-12). We cordially invite partners and clients from the data center, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and HPC sectors to visit our booth, together, we can explore the infinite possibillities of optical interconnects for computational infrastructure. <img src="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/cvrrbnigbyc.png" alt="" data-href="/uploaded/nvision/news/content/2025/09/25/cvrrbnigbyc.png" style="width: 30%;">

September 10, 2025 – Nvision Technology, a globally leading photonics integration company, officially launched its new product—the "Lighthop" PCIe Active Optical Cable (AOC)—at the opening day of CIOE Shenzhen. 

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