OFC 2016 Executive Interview: Qorvo

Gorden Cook, general manager of Qorvo's transport business, describes the company's long legacy in the optical communications business, particularly when it comes to TIAs and related technology. The company is now ramping drivers for 100G data center applications.

Apr 13th, 2016
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Gorden Cook, general manager of Qorvo's transport business, describes the company's long legacy in the optical communications business, particularly when it comes to TIAs and related technology. The company is now ramping drivers for 100G data center applications. Cook also offers insight into demand for metro and long-haul optical transmission technology.

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