SHANGHAI, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (USI), a global leader in electronic design and manufacturing services, announced its upcoming release of a next-generation 1.6T optical module. This new product is designed to meet the surging demands of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI-driven data centers, enhancing network topology efficiency and addressing the massive data transmission needs driven by ever-expanding AI model sizes.
As AI computing power and data volumes continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, traditional electrical transmission can no longer satisfy the requirements for long-distance, high-bandwidth communication. USI's 1.6T optical module adopts the latest optical communication technologies, doubling the transmission rate of mainstream 800G modules to 1.6 Terabits per second (Tbps). The module is compliant with the IEEE802.3dj_D1.1 standard and seamlessly interoperates with high-speed data center switches, enabling the construction of highly scalable and efficient data center topologies with reduced latency.
USI's new optical module supports 1310nm single-mode fiber and aligns with the industry-standard DR8 architecture, enabling transmission distances of up to 500 meters. By leveraging single-mode fiber, the solution ensures stability and reliability for high-speed data transfer between server racks. While electrical (e.g., OSFP) and optical (e.g., MPO-16) interfaces follow different standards, USI focuses on core performance and module integration to deliver comprehensive high-efficiency solutions for customers.
In manufacturing, USI has introduced advanced Flip-Chip Bonder equipment to ensure high-precision alignment during the die bonding process, significantly improving yield and module stability. For the optical assembly phase, USI emphasizes fiber alignment as the key to performance. The company will implement automated fiber alignment in mass production to increase production efficiency and units per hour (UPH). Additionally, USI has mastered UV glue parameter optimization for optical assembly and can tailor measurement specifications to meet specific customer requirements, offering highly customized module assembly services.
To strengthen its optical module testing and measurement capabilities, USI's Intelligent Connectivity Solutions Business Group is planning to establish an in-house testing laboratory. This year, the lab will enable comprehensive optical module validation, accelerating development verification and time-to-market.
"Our R&D team has recognized the growing demand for higher-speed data transmission driven by AI computing workloads," said Mr. Leo Tai, Associate Vice President of the R&D Center, Intelligent Connectivity Solutions Business Group at USI. "We are proactively investing in 1.6T optical module technology. By building a dedicated test lab, integrating high-precision manufacturing processes, and enhancing optical assembly expertise, USI not only delivers high-performance products but also demonstrates its strength in advanced packaging and high-speed module integration—partnering with customers to build the next generation of AI data centers."
About USI (SSE: 601231)
USI, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., is a global leader in electronic design and manufacturing as well as a leader in the field of SiP (System-in-Package) technology. With Asteelflash and Hirschmann Car Communication, USI has 30 production and service locations across four continents of Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, and offers customer diversified electronic products with D(MS)2 services: Design, Manufacturing, Miniaturization, Industrial software, and hardware Solutions, and material procurement, logistics and maintenance Services. USI is a subsidiary of ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3711, NYSE: ASX). To learn more, please visit www.usiglobal.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
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USI to Launch Next-Generation 1.6T Optical Module Targeting AI and High-Performance Data Center Applications
The Initiative Aims to Address the Pain Points of Family Filmmaking
BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th, the 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival opened in Beijing. SmallRig, a global specialized provider of imaging solutions, collaborating with FamilyLens, is empowering family filmmaking through various initiatives, including the Family Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative, a dedicated family filmmaking kit, and a social impact screening program.
Deepening the "Co-Creation Initiatives"
The Co-Creation Initiatives are a series of global creative initiatives open to filmmakers and image creators worldwide. Through deep collaboration across multiple dimensions — including product co-creation, discovery and promotion, and content co-creation — SmallRig aims to expand the boundaries of mobile filmmaking and bring the spirit of Free Your Dream to life with creators everywhere.
Following the launch of the Mobile Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative at the 14th International Smartphone Film Festival, SmallRig announced the launch of the Family Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative on December 6th at the 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival. The initiative invites global creators and every family to participate, focusing on three core directions: product co-creation, work promotion, and content co-creation, to explore the possibilities of family filmmaking for everyone.
Mr. Zhou Yang, Founder and CEO of SmallRig, shared the inspiration for the initiative: "The initiative is rooted in the immense universality and profound emotional depth inherent in family narratives, which serve as a common emotional bond connecting global audiences. We firmly believe that in this era, where everyone can be a content creator, every family can and should film their own story. The instinct to create is deeply embedded in the human spirit, and every home is the origin of countless narratives."
Gu Xue, Founder and Director of the FamilyLens International Film Festival, stated: "We hope that people and practitioners around the world who care about family movies can find suitable solutions and gain insights from the Co-Creation Initiatives. We look forward to more and more people exploring the field of 'Home' together through this initiative."
To address the pain points of family filmmaking, SmallRig officially released the SmallRig Family Filmmaking Kit at the opening ceremony. The kit includes a high-quality microphone, fill light, and a portable tripod, specifically designed to achieve "professional function democratization" and "complex feature simplification." During the FamilyLens Workshop, attendees experienced the convenience of the equipment firsthand. Many expressed that the kit truly solves many problems, enabling ordinary families to complete necessary filming without specialized photography knowledge.
Social Impact Screening Program
The 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival is open to the public from December 6th to 14th. The festival opened with the screening of well-received documentary: K-Family Affairs. In addition to the competition section, the festival features several distinctive sections, including the Reframing Home Movies— An Italian Retrospective, Youth Film Program, Filmmaker in Focus, and the Social Impact Program. Four major awards, such as the Real-Life Portrait Award and the Artistic Exploration Award, will also be presented.
As a key component of the Co-Creation Initiatives, the SmallRig Image Development Fund partnered with the FamilyLens International Film Festival to curate the "Social Impact Screening Program." This unit focuses on elevating awareness of critical issues within the family unit, advocating for a new reflection: "Starting with Seeing, Concluding with Understanding."
Arum Nam, Director of K-Family Affairs, stated:
"Starting with the stories of your family, your friends, and yourself, I believe this personal narrative can connect directly to the bigger society."
SmallRig believes that truly meaningful social impact storytelling stems from awareness in proximity—achieved by using the lens to penetrate the daily surface and enabling a deep, empathetic "Seeing with Empathy."
The four featured works in this unit are:
- People of the Ascent
- Granny's Lost and Found
- Ruixi at Fourteen
- No Country For My Maternal Grandma
These films highlight four family issues that require "seeing": the yearning of left-behind children, the mental isolation of Alzheimer's patients, the elderly searching for subjectivity in their drifting lives, and the emotional volatility and struggle of Bipolar Disorder.
Strategic Outlook and Future Expansion
SmallRig will continue to support the Family Filmmaking Co-Creation Initiative's deep development through promotional campaigns and practical workshops focused on family movie scenarios.
The overall goal of SmallRig's Global Co-creation Initiative is to continuously explore and meet the growing, diverse needs of global creators across different vertical domains. SmallRig is committed to persistently expanding the co-creation model into more imaging sectors, collaborating with industry partners to push the boundaries of imaging and grant global creators broader creative freedom.
About SmallRig
Founded in 2013, SmallRig is an innovation-driven global company that designs and manufactures comprehensive support solutions and accessories for all content creation needs. Trusted by over four million creators globally, SmallRig pioneered the User Co-creation Design (UCD) philosophy and the DreamRig Program.
For more information, visit: www.smallrig.com.
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SmallRig and FamilyLens Launch Global Family Filmmaking Initiative at 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival
SmallRig and FamilyLens Launch Global Family Filmmaking Initiative at 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival
SmallRig and FamilyLens Launch Global Family Filmmaking Initiative at 3rd FamilyLens International Film Festival
