Optical connectivity
Rosenberger joins the EBO MSA initiative
Rosenberger has joined the newly formed Expanded Beam Optical Multi-Source Agreement (EBO MSA). This industry initiative is developing open and interoperable standards for optical connectivity in next-generation AI data centers.
The EBO MSA brings together technology companies across the entire AI infrastructure ecosystem to jointly develop standardized specifications for Expanded-Beam-Optics (EBO) connector solutions. The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of high-performance optical interconnects that meet the rapidly growing demands for scalability, bandwidth, and reliability in modern AI data center architectures.
Expanded-beam optics are increasingly becoming a key technology for hyperscale AI infrastructures. Its key advantages include high reliability, increased operational efficiency, greater resistance to contamination, and easy maintenance in high-density network environments.
“Joining the EBO MSA is an important step for Rosenberger, as the infrastructure of AI data centers is evolving at an unprecedented pace,” explains Hauke Schütt, CTO of the Rosenberger Group. “Open and interoperable standards are crucial for scaling optical connectivity within the global AI ecosystem. Through our participation in the EBO MSA, we aim to actively contribute to the development of the next generation of optical connectivity solutions.”
In recent years, Rosenberger has made significant investments in expanded-beam optics technologies at several international locations, thereby further expanding its expertise in high-performance optical connectivity and manufacturing for industrial applications and data centers. Through its involvement in the EBO MSA, the company aims to promote interoperability within the industry, accelerate innovation cycles, and support the development of high-performance and resilient AI network architectures on a large scale.
The EBO MSA was launched in May 2026 by a group of technology companies, including 3M, AMD, Cisco, Meta, Oracle, and other companies in the fields of optical networking technologies and AI infrastructure. The organization focuses on developing open specifications for expanded-beam optics solutions specifically tailored to the requirements of AI and hyperscale data centers.
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