LPO (Linear-drive Pluggable Optics) is a transceiver packaging technology that uses a linear drive strategy, eliminating the need for DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and CDR (Clock Data Recovery) chips in the optical module, leading to lower power consumption and latency, particularly beneficial for short-distance data center interconnects.

Advantages of LPO:
.Lower Power Consumption: By eliminating DSPs, LPO significantly reduces power consumption.
.Reduced Latency: The absence of DSPs also leads to lower latency, as there is less signal processing overhead.
.Cost-Effectiveness: LPO modules can be more cost-effective than traditional modules due to the elimination of DSPs.
.Hot-Swappable and Easy Maintenance: LPO retains the traditional modular form factor, making it easier to hot-swap and maintain.