The End of Memory Bottlenecks: How Fiber Optics and Ganged Flash Power Trillion-Parameter Models

In this episode, Neural Intel dives deep into the hardware revolution that could replace traditional DRAM. We analyze the recent demonstration of 256 Tb/s data rates, which provides 32 TB/s of bandwidth—a speed that makes modern trillion-parameter models viable through pipelined fiber transmission.We discuss:• The "Mercury Echo Tube" Revival: How ancient memory concepts are being reborn in modern fiber optic loops.• Fiber vs. DRAM: Why fiber transmission has a superior growth trajectory for future AI scaling.• Practical Scaling: Using ganged flash memory as a high-speed interface for inference serving today.Join us as we explore why the future of AI isn't just in the chips, but in the cables connecting them.Follow the conversation on X/Twitter: @neuralintelorg Read the full technical breakdown: neuralintel.org