Foxconn showcases innovations at Taipei communications expo

鴻海（Foxconn）在台北通訊博覽會上展示創新成果

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Foxconn is showcasing its low-Earth orbit satellite solutions, high-speed transmission technologies for AI data centers, and smart home devices at the IEEE Global Communications Conference at the Taipei World Trade Center, CNA reported.

The five-day event, running through Friday, marks its return to Taiwan since 2020 and brings together researchers, engineers, and academics from more than 70 countries. Under the theme “Sustainable Communications for Ubiquitous Intelligence,” it highlights solutions for 6G networks, robotics, integrated sensing and communications, and AI integration. Keynote speeches and panel discussions are also scheduled throughout the event.

Foxconn presents a model of its Pearl-1H CubeSat, along with its on-orbit operation results and software simulation system. The satellite, jointly developed with National Central University, was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Nov. 12. Once the satellite completed orbital deployment, the university’s ground station received its signal and has continued to track it.

The company is also showcasing high-speed transmission products for AI data centers, such as 400/800G and 1.6T optical modules that help move data quickly, along with a 51.2T co-packaged optics switch solution aimed at boosting network efficiency.

Also on display are the company’s AI-powered smart doorbell, smart cameras for indoor and outdoor use, and an intelligent gateway device that connects smart home products on a home network.

Wu Jen-ming (吳仁銘), director of the communications department at Foxconn Research Institute, delivered a keynote speech at the event. He said the world is moving toward the 6G era, with AI and space technologies reshaping communications and extending connectivity from the ground to satellites. The communications sector is shifting toward a more distributed model of collaboration, Wu added.

Foxconn Vice President Thomas Hsieh (謝建成) said that silicon photonics technology, which uses light instead of electrical signals to transmit data at extremely high speeds, will be key to enhancing data transmission in AI data centers. This technology enables high-performance and scalable architectures through optical interconnects. Hsieh also highlighted the company’s strengths in R&D and manufacturing of optical interconnect and high-speed module technologies.