Redefining liquid cooling with MiniQD for Optical modules

As AI workloads push data centers beyond traditional thermal limits, air cooling is no longer enough. Optical modules in switch trays exceeding 35W demand high-performance liquid cooling to maintain efficiency and reliability. Stäubli is leading this transformation with it's MiniQD connector.

Meeting customer needs with a mini connector

With the boom in liquid cooling for powerful chips, the focus now shifts to other critical components of the data center ecosystem. Optical transmission systems are becoming more powerful, and Stäubli is here to help market players deploy their systems with miniaturized connection solutions. 

 

Discover more about this innovation, developed with our partner Ciena, with our expertise.

 
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Launch in 2026!
 

Knowing the market wants to go beyond limits, Stäubli has to deliver the smallest QD ever for optical modules, a true game-changer for AI-driven data centers.

Developed with Ciena, learn more about the new MiniQD and recent Stäubli innovations.

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Why MiniQD?

  • Smallest QD ever made: Introducing MiniQD – DDG02B2, engineered for optical modules in high-density environments.
  • Designed for AI needs: Supports next-gen pluggable modules like OSFP and QSFP, scaling up to 1.2 Tbps by 2027.
  • Integrated cooling: Directly embedded into optical modules for maximum thermal efficiency.

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