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Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
OIF Q2 2025 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting Advances Critical Projects and Technical Collaboration, Highlights FlexE 3.0 and Coherent CMIS 1.4 Progress
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OIF, where the optical networking industry's interoperability work gets done, held its Q2 2025 Technical and Market Awareness & Education Committees Member Meeting May 5-8, 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. 'As network requirements evolve and grow more complex, OIF's collaborative environment is where real, measurable progress happens,' said OIF Officer and Technical Committee Vice Chair Sam Kocsis (Amphenol). The meeting advanced technical specifications and key projects essential to scaling next-generation networks, highlighted progress on related implementation agreements and featured guest speaker Tarko Tikan of Telia Estonia. It also featured a recap of OIF's interoperability demo at OFC 2025, highlights from the 448Gbps Signaling for AI Workshop, and discussion around the upcoming ECOC interoperability demo, building on the success and momentum from OFC. Key project updates include: : The latest update to the C-CMIS IA introduces expanded support for coherent interfaces, including enhanced maintenance/replacement signal control, enhanced consequent action control, payload type support, additional alarming, CD target set and a new CDB command to display Coherent Application Attributes. These updates strengthen interoperability for ZR and ZR+ modules at 400G, 800G and beyond, laying the groundwork for managing a broader class of coherent pluggable modules. FlexE 3.0 Implementation Agreement (IA): Building on previous IAs, FlexE 3.0 supports Flex Ethernet Groups composed of 800G Ethernet PHYs and introduces 100G calendar slots and payload type overhead. These features address growing demands in high-capacity transport and hyperscale environments, increasing flexibility and enabling scalable Ethernet service delivery. In addition, OIF announced that presentations from its recent 448Gbps Signaling for AI Workshop —featuring perspectives from hyperscalers, analysts and member companies driving next-gen electrical signaling—are now publicly available on its website. The workshop, held April 15–16 in Santa Clara, provided a comprehensive look at the ecosystem readiness and future direction of 448G, with robust participation and insight from across the industry, and is directly driving work within OIF moving forward. 'As network requirements evolve and grow more complex, OIF's collaborative environment is where real, measurable progress happens,' said OIF Officer and Technical Committee Vice Chair Sam Kocsis (Amphenol). 'Our member meetings are designed to accelerate technical consensus and ensure alignment across the ecosystem.' In Technical Committee updates, Jia He (Huawei) was re-elected as Chair of the Networking & Operations Working Group. The meeting also featured guest speaker Tarko Tikan of Telia Estonia, who shared insights into Telia's approach to building a resilient, autonomous and secure national network. Tikan outlined the company's transition to a fully converged IP/MPLS infrastructure, highlighted Telia's strong cybersecurity posture—including fully isolated management systems—and emphasized Estonia's ability to implement agile, standards-based network strategies tailored for national resilience. 'It was an honor to join OIF as a guest speaker and share Telia Estonia's perspective on building secure and resilient networks,' Tikan said. 'Normally, I just work with what OIF has specified—but this time, I had the chance to sit in on a Working Group meeting and see that process in action. It gave me a new level of respect for the expertise and collaboration that drive OIF's work.' About OIF OIF is where the optical networking industry's interoperability work gets done. With more than 25 years of effecting forward change in the industry, OIF represents the dynamic ecosystem of 160+ industry leading network operators, system vendors, component vendors and test equipment vendors collaborating to develop interoperable electrical, optical and control solutions that directly impact the industry's ecosystem and facilitate global connectivity in the open network world. Connect with OIF on LinkedIn, on X, on Bluesky and at
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Keysight, NTT Innovative Devices, and Lumentum Achieve New Benchmark 448 Gbps Data Transmission for AI Data Centers
Demonstration at OFC 2025 paves the way for next-generation 3.2T optical interfaces Optimized for AI and ML applications requiring ultra-fast data processing Breakthrough in data center scalability, energy efficiency, and high-speed networking Enables development of power-efficient 3.2T interfaces for data center networks SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keysight Technologies, Inc., NTT Innovative Devices Corporation, and Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum") announce a pioneering joint demonstration of 448 Gbps data transmission using 224 GBaud PAM4 optical technology at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) 2025. This collaboration addresses the escalating bandwidth demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications, enabling the development of power-efficient 3.2 terabit (Tbps) interfaces for future data center networks. Keysight is enabling the industry in the early R&D stage for 448 Gbps. During this early R&D innovation phase, experts explore various modulation schemes, including PAM4, PAM6, and PAM8. Notably, for 224 Gbps optical transmission, the industry has already embraced PAM4 as the preferred choice, highlighting the industry's commitment to pushing the boundaries of high-speed data transmission and setting new standards for the future. AI and ML applications require ultra-fast, real-time data processing. The 448 Gbps transmission speed accelerates data movement between compute and network nodes, reducing latency and enhancing AI/ML model efficiency. As these models become increasingly complex, higher data throughput is essential to support scalability without bottlenecks. Additionally, this breakthrough improves data center efficiency, lowering operational costs and minimizing environmental impact. The demonstration utilizes two Keysight M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generators with NTT's advanced frequency-domain interleaver to generate 448 Gbps electrical signals with 224 Gbaud PAM4. This signal is used to drive a Lumentum indium phosphide (InP) externally-modulated laser (EML), showcasing the potential for high-speed, power-efficient optical interconnects. The successful generation of 240 Gbaud PAM4 was also demonstrated using the same hardware. The demonstration features the latest 224 GBaud and beyond PAM4 technology, which enables 448 Gbps per lane data transmission and paves the way for developing power-efficient 3.2T interfaces for data center networks (DCN). This achievement represents a significant leap forward in achieving higher data rates and improved signal integrity. The joint demonstration consists of: Keysight's M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator, the industry's fastest AWG, operating at 256 GSa/s with analog bandwidth exceeding 80 GHz. Keysight's N1032A DCA-X Sampling Oscilloscope, ideal for analyzing high baud rate optical signals with up to 120 GHz optical bandwidth. NTT's frequency-domain interleaver, available as Keysight M8159A, which extends the bandwidth of the M8199B AWG. Lumentum's high-bandwidth InP externally-modulated laser (EML). Dr. Akimasa Kaneko, Executive Vice President of Photonic Component Business Group at NTT Innovative Devices, said: "We see this collaboration between the three companies as an important step in further evolving next-generation high-speed optical communications and the AI infrastructure. We are confident that we have prepared the fundamental technologies necessary to realize 400G/lane in a timely manner, and we hope that this will help further develop this industry." Dr. Matthew Sysak, Chief Technology Officer, Cloud and Networking Platform at Lumentum, said: "Achieving 448 Gbps transmission is a significant milestone in advancing optical interconnects for AI-driven cloud infrastructure. This collaboration underscores Lumentum's expertise in photonics and our commitment to delivering cutting-edge optical components that support the rapid expansion of AI and cloud data centers. As AI and ML applications require real-time processing of ever-growing datasets, our high-performance externally modulated lasers will be instrumental in enabling faster, more efficient, and scalable data center networks." Dr. Joachim Peerlings, Vice President of Network and Data Center Solutions at Keysight Technologies, said: "This collaboration showcases the cutting-edge advancements in high-speed optical communication and highlights the combined strengths of Keysight, NTT Innovative Devices, and Lumentum. This demo is another milestone for Keysight to enable the industry in advancing the AI infrastructure, laying the foundation for future generations to innovate in new and transformative ways." The Keysight M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Keysight N1032A/B DCA-X Sampling Oscilloscopes are part of the Keysight Artificial Intelligence (KAI) architecture, a portfolio of end-to-end solutions designed to help customers scale artificial intelligence (AI) processing capacity in data centers. The 448 Gbps joint demonstration will be showcased for the first time at booth #1301 during OFC 2025, April 1-3, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. About Keysight Technologies At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we're delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product lifecycle. We're a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and View source version on Contacts Keysight Media ContactsAndrea Fusako DohiAsia+81 42 660-2162fusako_dohi@ Jenny GallacherEurope+44 (0) 7800 737 982
Globe and Mail
01-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
CIG Showcasing the Latest End-to-End Connectivity Solutions at OFC 2025
Cambridge Industries Group (CIG), a global leader in optical communication and networking solutions, is excited to showcase its latest end-to-end connectivity technologies at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) 2025, taking place March 30 – April 3 in San Francisco, California. Attendees are invited to visit CIG booth #2518 to explore cutting-edge innovations designed to optimize network efficiency, scalability, and performance. Next-Generation High-Speed Optical Transceivers CIG will unveil its latest high-speed optical transceiver solutions, including: A new 200G/Lambda portfolio, powered by the latest 3nm DSP technology, achieving 20% power reduction. The lineup includes Retimed 1.6T 2×DR4/DR8, 1.6T 2×FR4, and Gearbox 800G DR4 modules, offered in both Silicon Photonics and EML-based designs. Comprehensive 100G/Lambda 800G and 400G portfolio, featuring advanced 5nm DSP-based 800G modules such as 2×DR4/DR8, 2×FR4, and 2×LR4 (10km), in OSFP IHS / OSFP RHS / QSFP-DD form factors, as well as 400G QSFP112 DR4 modules, all available in Silicon Photonics and EML designs. Additional features, including 800G and 400G InfiniBand modules, 800G LPO (Linear Pluggable Optics) and 800G LRO (Linear Receive Optics) modules, further expanding CIG's support for next-generation data center and high-performance computing environments. Next-Gen Access and Edge Connectivity CIG will also feature its carrier-grade 25G PON units and the latest Wi-Fi 7-powered home routers, delivering seamless, high-capacity data transmission across both telecom and hyperscale networks. These solutions are designed to meet the increasing demand for ultra-fast, reliable connectivity, and support evolving infrastructure needs in AI-driven networking, cloud computing, broadband access, and 5G deployment. Live Demos & Industry Engagement CIG will host live demonstrations of its latest technologies, including: 1.6T and 800G 200G/Lambda transceivers 800G and 400G InfiniBand NDR 800G LPO and LRO modules All 800G modules interoperability over MTP CMIS 5.3 compliant features with VDM (Versatile Diagnostic Monitoring) 25G PON ONTs (joint demo with a 25G PON OLT vendor) These will be complemented by expert-led discussions on industry trends and CIG's technology roadmap. Company specialists will be available to engage in technical conversations and explore how CIG's innovations address the challenges of today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Executive Quote 'We're excited to participate in OFC 2025 and introduce our latest breakthroughs in optical networking technology,' said Mr. Gerald Wong, CEO of CIG. 'Our end-to-end connectivity solutions empower businesses to optimize network performance while maintaining cost-efficiency and scalability. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, partners, and customers as we continue driving innovation forward.' Learn More To schedule a meeting with CIG at OFC 2025 or for more information, visit or contact press@ About CIG Founded in 2005, Cambridge Industries Group (CIG) is a global technology leader with affiliates in the United States, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Europe. With a unique combination of industry-leading R&D and advanced manufacturing, CIG delivers millions of high-performance devices annually and provides exceptional customer service worldwide. CIG's broad portfolio includes high-speed optical transceivers, wireless and broadband access, carrier Ethernet, and edge computing—enabling next-generation telecom and data center networks.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CIG Showcasing the Latest End-to-End Connectivity Solutions at OFC 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, April 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambridge Industries Group (CIG), a global leader in optical communication and networking solutions, is excited to showcase its latest end-to-end connectivity technologies at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) 2025, taking place March 30 – April 3 in San Francisco, California. Attendees are invited to visit CIG booth #2518 to explore cutting-edge innovations designed to optimize network efficiency, scalability, and performance. Next-Generation High-Speed Optical Transceivers CIG will unveil its latest high-speed optical transceiver solutions, including: A new 200G/Lambda portfolio, powered by the latest 3nm DSP technology, achieving 20% power reduction. The lineup includes Retimed 1.6T 2×DR4/DR8, 1.6T 2×FR4, and Gearbox 800G DR4 modules, offered in both Silicon Photonics and EML-based designs. Comprehensive 100G/Lambda 800G and 400G portfolio, featuring advanced 5nm DSP-based 800G modules such as 2×DR4/DR8, 2×FR4, and 2×LR4 (10km), in OSFP IHS / OSFP RHS / QSFP-DD form factors, as well as 400G QSFP112 DR4 modules, all available in Silicon Photonics and EML designs. Additional features, including 800G and 400G InfiniBand modules, 800G LPO (Linear Pluggable Optics) and 800G LRO (Linear Receive Optics) modules, further expanding CIG's support for next-generation data center and high-performance computing environments. Next-Gen Access and Edge Connectivity CIG will also feature its carrier-grade 25G PON units and the latest Wi-Fi 7-powered home routers, delivering seamless, high-capacity data transmission across both telecom and hyperscale networks. These solutions are designed to meet the increasing demand for ultra-fast, reliable connectivity, and support evolving infrastructure needs in AI-driven networking, cloud computing, broadband access, and 5G deployment. Live Demos & Industry Engagement CIG will host live demonstrations of its latest technologies, including: 1.6T and 800G 200G/Lambda transceivers 800G and 400G InfiniBand NDR 800G LPO and LRO modules All 800G modules interoperability over MTP CMIS 5.3 compliant features with VDM (Versatile Diagnostic Monitoring) 25G PON ONTs (joint demo with a 25G PON OLT vendor) These will be complemented by expert-led discussions on industry trends and CIG's technology roadmap. Company specialists will be available to engage in technical conversations and explore how CIG's innovations address the challenges of today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Executive Quote "We're excited to participate in OFC 2025 and introduce our latest breakthroughs in optical networking technology," said Mr. Gerald Wong, CEO of CIG. "Our end-to-end connectivity solutions empower businesses to optimize network performance while maintaining cost-efficiency and scalability. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, partners, and customers as we continue driving innovation forward." Learn More To schedule a meeting with CIG at OFC 2025 or for more information, visit or contact press@ About CIG Founded in 2005, Cambridge Industries Group (CIG) is a global technology leader with affiliates in the United States, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Europe. With a unique combination of industry-leading R&D and advanced manufacturing, CIG delivers millions of high-performance devices annually and provides exceptional customer service worldwide. CIG's broad portfolio includes high-speed optical transceivers, wireless and broadband access, carrier Ethernet, and edge computing—enabling next-generation telecom and data center networks. Learn more at: View source version on Contacts press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coherent to Showcase Innovative Products, Technologies and Thought Leadership at OFC 2025
SAXONBURG, Pa., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, announced today that it will showcase its new products and technologies for next-generation optical communications networks at OFC 2025, Apr 1-3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Booth #1519. Coherent will bring also expert insights thanks to its thought leaders that will present at panels, technical sessions, and other OFC events. RECENT PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS Optical Transceivers Optimized for Optical Circuit SwitchesSuite of 400G, 800G, and 1.6T pluggable optical transceivers optimized for use in data centers that incorporate optical circuit switches (OCSs). These transceivers come in QSFP-DD and OSFP form factors and meet the original IEEE-defined network insertion losses in addition to extra insertion losses introduced by an OCS. 2x400G-FR4 Lite Silicon Photonics TransceiverA silicon photonics-based module optimized for AI-driven data centers and high-speed Ethernet networks, delivering 500-meter reach while significantly reducing power consumption. Pluggable High-Dynamic Range QSFP OTDRA high-performance embedded Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (eOTDR) in a QSFP package. With an industry-leading 30 dB dynamic range, it enables precise, repeatable OTDR traces for spans up to 150 km—all in a compact, pluggable form factor. General Availability of 800G Coherent QSFP-DD TransceiverLeveraging its advanced IC-TROSA optical engine on proprietary Indium Phosphide (InP) chip technology, the module provides transmitter optical output power of–7dBm for OIF 800ZR and 0dBm for ROADM-based line systems. General Availability of 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO High Output Power The industry's first 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO featuring 0dBm optical output power, and built on Coherent vertical integration capability, including InP photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and in-house digital signal processor (DSP), is now generally available. TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS Industry's first 400G D-EMLBuilt on the success of its 200G D-EML, which was recognized in the 2025 Lightwave+BTR Innovation Reviews, this innovative differential electro-absorption Modulated laser (D-EML) by Coherent addresses critical challenges in optical transceiver designs for 1.6T and future 3.2T connectivity. Its differential design effectively doubles the signal amplitude, significantly lowering overall power consumption while minimizing crosstalk. Silicon Photonics based 1.6T Transceivers tailored to diverse environments Live demonstrations of three different 1.6T-DR8 transceiver modules sharing a common OSFP form factor, with 8x200G optical and electrical interfaces and a silicon photonics architecture. The first demonstration features linear receive optics (LRO) with a digital signal processor (DSP) retiming only in the transmit direction; the second demonstration features ultra-low bit error rates; and the third demonstration incorporates the next generation of 3 nm digital signal processors (DPSs) to reduce power consumption. 1.6T Optical Transceivers Based on 200G VCSEL A 1.6T-SR8 optical transceiver incorporating advanced 200G vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) from Coherent will be demonstrated, featuring 8x200G optical and electrical interfaces within an OSFP form factor. Multi-rail Technology for Efficient Optical TransportAn innovative optical transport solution combining fundamental advances in high-efficiency pump lasers with novel resource pooling concepts to dramatically increase line system capacity while lowering the size and power consumption. TEST AND MEASUREMENT WaveAnalyzer 1500B for High Precision Optical Transceiver Testing A high-resolution optical spectrum analyzer delivering 100 MHz absolute frequency accuracy, high resolution, high speed, and full C+L band coverage in a single instrument. OPTICA EXECUTIVE FORUM Sunday, 30 March - Session 2: Status of Photonic-enable ModulesSpeaker: Julie EngMonday, March 31, 10:35 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Sunday, 30 March - Session 4: CEO PanelSpeaker: Jim AndersonMonday, March 31, 2:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. PANELS MW Panel I - State of the Industry: Now and in 2030Moderator: Vipul BhattPanelist: Sanjai ParthasarathiTuesday, Apr 1, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 I MW Panel IV: Inside Data Centers: Pluggable Optics EvolutionPanelist: Vipul BhattWednesday, April 2, 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 I MW Panel VI: Digital Twin, Telemetry, Monitoring and TestingPanelist: Jack J. XuThursday, April 3, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 I WORKSHOPS Is Coherent DSP Solved? Are we Running Out of Innovation?Speaker: Matthias BergerSunday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 213-214 (Level 2) Short and Sweet: How Do We Cost-Optimize a 10 Meter Link for Scaling Up Machine Learning Clusters?Speaker: Julie EngSunday, March 30, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 211-212 (Level 2) Towards 400G/ IM-DD: How to Pick up the Next Factor of 2?Speaker: Anna TatarczakSunday, 30 March, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 213-214 (Level 2) Symposia and Special Sessions Advanced Packaging and Integrated Optics for Scale-Up AI interconnectsSpeaker: Julie EngWednesday, April 2, 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 201-202 (Level 2) About Coherent Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. 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