I can't go into deep technical details like Rob, FJ and Rainer. But quick points:
50gbps = Higher end spectrum of what's available today, excellent performance.
- Can be layered into the chip monolithically, ie: more possibilities like optical clock, "built in" sensors, data transmitions, no packaging errors, no packaging costs, etc
- Has lower cost to build
- Can be fully integratabtle in one chip
Market advantage:
-Much lower production cost (one print vs. multi-packaging)
-Increased capabilities in the entire IC itself (Clock, sensors, data transmission)
-Reduced heat/ Reduced Power
-Democratizing higher end tech to the masses, ie: more product integration possibilities.*
*Think:
Xboxs sensor Kinnect, Phones, Cars, Computers, Tricorders, IoT, Servers
vs.
typical markets at present day Servers, Telecom & Infrastructure
All the while being incredibly competitive in the typical markets