Executive Brief: Why Co-Packaged Optics Uses External Lasers Instead of Integrated Sources

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  VCSELs are a key laser technology in optical interconnects, and understanding their characteristics helps explain the integration vs. external laser tradeoffs discussed in co-packaged optics