2024 Showcase

2024 OFC


Welcome to the NextGenInfra OFC 2024 Showcase. We've grabbed tens of videos from leading thinkers in the optical space — vendors, carriers, hyperscalers, data center operators at OFC 2024 in San Diego.
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Highlights from industry thought leaders

Video interviews

Accelink
  • Accelink demonstrated 800G Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) at OFC 2024, hosted by Tiger Ninomiya.
Abstract
At #OFC24, Tiger Ninomiya of Accelink hosted a demo of 800G Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO).
AMD

AMD's 800G Progress & Multi-Layer Security

  • AMD framed 800G and layered transport-network security as the two dominant industry trends at OFC 2024.
  • AMD showcased an 800G FPGA-based solution plus three security measures, including a post-quantum crypto capable system.
Abstract
At OFC 2024, Gilles Garcia, Senior Director at AMD, discussed two major industry trends: the significance of 800G and the growing need for layered security in transport networks. AMD showcased their 800G FPGA-based solution and three types of security measures, including a post-quantum crypto capable system.
Ayar Labs

Moving Data at the Speed of AI

  • Ayar Labs CEO Mark Wade presented optical I/O advances aimed at next-generation AI systems.
Abstract
Mark Wade, CEO and Co-founder of Ayar Labs, shares the latest in optical I/O for next-gen AI systems.
Broadcom

Ushering in Terabit Transceivers

  • Broadcom is developing terabit transceivers as part of its optical components advances.
  • Broadcom plans to showcase 200G EMLs and 200G VCSELs for use in 1.6 Tbps transceivers.
Abstract
Manish Mehta, VP Marketing of Broadcom's Optical Systems Division, discusses the company's advancements in optical components, including the development of terabit transceivers and plans to showcase 200G EMLs and 200G VCSELs for use in 1.6 Tbps transceivers.
Coherent

All-Optical Circuit Switching for Scalable Data Centers

  • Coherent's Liquid Crystal-based optical switch offers low drive voltage, no moving parts, and data-rate agnosticism.
  • The platform cuts power 30-40%, with sampling in coming months and commercialization planned next year.
  • Coherent cited strong interest from data center operators, hyperscalers, and OEMs for the switch.
Abstract
Sanjai Parthasarathi, CMO of Coherent, presented the company's Liquid Crystal-based Optical switch platform, emphasizing its low drive voltage, absence of moving parts, data rate agnosticism, and power reduction capabilities of 30-40%, making it an attractive solution for power-hungry data centers. Parthasarathi also revealed plans to sample the platform in the coming months, commercialize it next year, and noted strong interest from data center operators, hyperscalers, and OEMs.
Credo

800G Linear Receive Optics Connected to 51.2T Switch

  • Credo demoed its Dove 850 Linear Receive Optics (LRO), where only the transmit path uses a DSP.
  • Placing a DSP solely on the transmit path for retiming and equalization unlocks dramatic power savings.
Abstract
Easwar Sankar, Optical FAE Director at Credo, demos the company's new Linear Receive Optics (LRO) product, Dove 850. In an LRO transceiver, or Active Optical Cable (AOC), only the transmit path from the electrical input to the optical line side output includes a DSP for signal retiming and equalization. This unlocks dramatic power savings.
Credo Semi

Big Power Savings with 800G Linear Receive Optics

  • Credo CEO Bill Brennan highlighted energy savings from 800G Linear Receive Optics (LRO) for AI clusters.
Abstract
Bill Brennan, President and CEO of Credo, highlights the energy savings possible with 800G Linear Receive Optics (LRO) for AI clusters.
Dust Photonics

Rethinking Optical Modules for Liquid Immersion

  • Dust Photonics' Carmel-8-IMC transmit chip uses no free-space optics, butt-coupling lasers directly to the PIC.
  • Attaching fiber directly to the PIC enables transceiver designs usable for both immersion and air cooling.
Abstract
DustPhotonics’ transmit Carmel-8-IMC chip supports an optical assembly with no free-space optics. Inside the chip, lasers are butt-coupled to the PIC and the fiber is also attached directly to the PIC, thus enabling transceiver designs that can be used for both immersion and air cooling. Ronnen Lovinger, CEO of Dust Photonics, shares a demo.
DZS

Coherent Pluggables for 25GE to 400GE Metro Aggregation

  • DZS unveiled the Saber 2200, a high-capacity layer 2 Ethernet aggregation switch built with Infera.
  • The Saber 2200 supports XR Optics with 24 ports of varying capacity, part of DZS's XRS and Edge RMS work.
Abstract
Jason Lauzon, Strategic Sales Director at DZS, unveiled the Saber 2200, a high-capacity layer 2 Ethernet aggregation switch developed in collaboration with Infera. The new product supports XR Optics, features 24 ports of varying gig capacity, and is part of DZS's exploration of XRS with their Edge RMS, a hardened RM system that utilizes XR as a spectrum as a service.
Ethernet Alliance

800 Gigabit Ethernet Interoperability Demo

  • The Ethernet Alliance booth demonstrated interoperability at speeds up to 800 Gigabit Ethernet.
  • The demo spanned switches, routers, and interconnects across OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP, and SFP form factors.
Abstract
The Ethernet Alliance's OFC 2024 booth showcases Ethernet’s versatility and reliability at speeds of up to 800 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). The booth demonstrated a wide range of switches, routers, interconnects and interfaces including OSFP, QSFP-DD, QSFP, and SFP pluggable form factors. Dave Estes shares an overview.
Fujitsu Network Communications

Key Trends in Optical Networks and AI

  • Fujitsu discussed enhancements to its Infinity Ultra Optical system and AI automation in network design.
  • Fujitsu noted a shift of funds from wireless to green initiatives for network modernization.
Abstract
Richard Colter, Head of Marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications, discussed key trends at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference, including enhancements to the Infinity Ultra Optical system, the growing importance of AI automation in network design, and the shift of funds from wireless to green initiatives for network modernization.
Infinera

Optical Innovation for the Terabit Age

  • Infinera showcased its enhanced GX platform, new aggregation cards, and the ICE 7 1.2 terabit optical engine.
  • Infinera also presented its ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables and new Open Wave automation applications.
Abstract
Robert Shore, SVP of Marketing at Infinera, showcases new solutions including their enhanced GX platform, new aggregation cards, the ICE 7 1.2 terabit optical engine, and optical line system functionality. Infinera will present its suite of intelligent coherent pluggable optics (ICE-X) and new applications for its Open Wave network automation suite.
Infinera

Indium Phosphide (InP) Interconnect for AI Infrastructure

  • Infinera addressed the challenge of longer-reach connectivity between AI clusters.
  • Infinera's indium phosphide integrated photonic circuit reduces cost and power while improving manufacturability.
Abstract
Robert Shore, SVP of Marketing at Infinera, highlights challenges network operators face in providing longer reach connectivity between AI clusters. Infinera's solution involves the use of indium phosphide, a technology that enables the creation of a single integrated photonic circuit, reducing costs, increasing manufacturability, and lowering power.
Intel

Intel's Optical I/O Chiplet Co-Packaged with Server CPU

  • Intel unveiled its first Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) chiplet, a high-density optical IO solution.
  • The OCI chiplet supports up to 4 terabits per second bi-directionally to interconnect CPUs and high-performance chips.
Abstract
Christian Urricariet from Intel's Silicon Photonics Product Division, unveiled the company's first Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) chiplet, a high-density optical IO solution capable of supporting up to 4 terabits per second bi-directionally, enabling it to interconnect CPU or other high-performance chips.
Intel

Intel's Silicon Photonics Roadmap

  • Intel is shifting from full transceiver modules to supplying key chipsets for the pluggable silicon photonics market.
  • Intel announced 1.6 Tbps components supporting 200G/lane for both DR and FR formats at OFC24.
Abstract
Intel is making a strategic shift from providing full transceiver modules to supplying key chipsets for the growing pluggable market in silicon photonics. At OFC24, Intel also announced 1.6 Tbps components supporting 200G/lane for both the DR and FR formats. Amit Nagra, VP and GM of the Silicon Photonics Product Division, shares highlights.
Lumentum

Transforming Cloud Interconnects with 800ZR/ZR+

  • Lumentum showed 800G ZR+ and 400F high-power ZR+ modules for coherent metro and longhaul communications.
Abstract
Marc Stiller, VP of Product Line Management at Lumentum, shows the latest 800G ZR+ and 400F high power ZR+ modules for coherent communications in metro and longhaul applications.
Marvell

Transmit-Retimed Optical DSPs Yield Huge Power Savings

  • Marvell's Spica Gen2-T is a transmit-only DSP enabling a new Transmit Retimed Optical (TRO) module.
  • The TRO module cuts power consumption by 40% while preserving flexibility and scalability for AI clusters.
Abstract
Marvell VP of Product Marketing, Xi Wang, highlighted the rising demand for optical connectivity in AI cluster. Marvell has introduced a new product, Spica Gen2-T, a transmit-only DSP that enables a new type of optical module, the Transmit Retimed Optical (TRO) module, which can reduce power consumption by 40% while ensuring flexibility and scalability.
Marvell

New 800ZR and 800ZR+ Pluggables Extend Reach

  • Marvell's Orion DSP uses probabilistic constellation shaping (PCS) for hyperscalers needing greater distance.
  • PCS extends 800G reach beyond 1,000 km, versus 500 km for 800G ZR+.
Abstract
Stephen Adolph, AVP of CDSP Product Line Management at Marvell, introduces Orion DSP that uses probabilistic constellation shaping (PCS), crucial for hyperscale network operators needing increased network distance. PCS extends 800G reach to over 1,000 km, an improvement over 800G ZR+ at 500 km.
Marvell

A New Class of Silicon Photonics for AI Data Centers

  • Marvell unveiled a 3D SiPho engine delivering 6.4 Tbps with 200G I/O for AI applications.
  • The 3D SiPho Engine offers 2x bandwidth density and 30% lower power per bit versus 100 Gbps interfaces.
Abstract
Loi Nguyen, EVP and GM of Optical at Marvell, unveiled their 3D SiPho engine, a silicon photonics engine that delivers 6.4 Tbps, enhancing speeds for AI applications. Featuring 200G I/O, the 3D SiPho Engine delivers 2x the bandwidth and input/output (I/O) bandwidth density, and 30% lower power per bit versus devices with 100 Gbps electrical and optical interfaces.
Marvell

Demonstrating Marvell's Latest Portfolio Solutions for AI

  • Marvell showcased a 51 Tbps switch, 800G AEC cables, and 800G optics for low-latency AI switching.
  • The demo included a liquid-cooled 51 Tbps platform and another using 64 800G OSFP modules.
Abstract
George Hervey, Principal Architect at Marvell, showcased their AI infrastructure solutions: a 51 Tbps switch, 800G AEC cables, and 800G optics for low-latency switching. The demonstration also highlighted a 51 Tbps platform with a liquid cooling option and another 51 Tbps platform using 64 800G OSFP modules.
Marvell

Massive Upgrades Coming with 200G per Lane Channels

  • Marvell unveiled Nova 2, an optical DSP addressing the shift to 200G per lane.
  • Nova 2 enables 1.6 Tbps optical transceiver modules for next-generation AI connectivity and compute.
Abstract
Marvell's Vice President of Product Marketing, Xi Wang, unveiled a new product, Nova 2 designed to address the shift to 200G. Nova 2, an optical DSP, facilitates the construction of 1.6 Tbps optical transceiver modules, enhancing connectivity and computing power for next-generation AI.
Marvell

Demonstrating Marvell's Latest Portfolio Solutions for AI

  • Marvell showcased a 51 Tbps switch, 800G AEC cables, and 800G optics for low-latency AI switching.
  • The demo included a liquid-cooled 51 Tbps platform and another using 64 800G OSFP modules.
Abstract
George Hervey, Principal Architect at Marvell, showcased their AI infrastructure solutions: a 51 Tbps switch, 800G AEC cables, and 800G optics for low-latency switching. The demonstration also highlighted a 51 Tbps platform with a liquid cooling option and another 51 Tbps platform using 64 800G OSFP modules.
New Photonics

Interoperability with LPO & LRO at 800G and 1.6T

  • New Photonics introduced a 2nd-generation PIC with integrated optical equalizer supporting 800G and 1.6T modules.
  • Linear receive optics (LRO) and linear drive pluggable optics (LPO) were hot topics at OFC24.
Abstract
Linear receive optics (LRO) and linear drive pluggable optics (LPO) were hot topics at #OFC24. Yosef Ben Ezra, CTO and Founder of New Photonics, introduces a 2nd generation photonic integrated circuit (PIC) with integrated optical equalizer capable of supporting 800G and 1.6T modules.
Nokia

Nokia's Quantum-Enhanced Encryption over Optical

  • Nokia's quantum-safe photonic key creation system enhances its existing optical encryption.
  • The system is used by banking, healthcare, and government vendors across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Abstract
Ljuban Kasikovic, SE for Optical, IP, SDN and DC at Nokia, discusses their quantum-safe photonic key creation system that enhances Nokia's existing encryption system, and is being used by vendors in banking, healthcare, and government sectors across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Nokia

New Optical Capabilities for the Metro Edge

  • Nokia launched the 1830 PSS, a Metro-optimized optical platform for diverse Metro Edge requirements.
  • The 1830 PSS targets 5G applications, higher-capacity enterprise access, and data center connectivity.
Abstract
Hector Menendez, Product Marketing Manager at Nokia, has announced the launch of the 1830 PSS (photonic service switch), a Metro-optimized optical platform designed to support diverse requirements at the Metro Edge, particularly beneficial for 5G applications, enterprises needing higher capacity access, and data centers requiring high capacity connectivity.
OIF

800ZR, 400ZR and OpenZR+ Optics Interoperability

  • OIF's demo showed the first public 800ZR multivendor interop across 800ZR, 400ZR, and ZR+ optics.
  • Highlights included OpenZR+ over a 1000km multi-span network and 400ZR collocated with 800ZR.
Abstract
OIF hosted its latest pluggable coherent optics demonstration, showcasing the latest advancements in 800ZR, 400ZR and ZR+ optics interoperability. The demo highlights include the first public 800ZR multivendor interop; high transmit power, OpenZR+ over a 1000km, multi-span network; OpenROADM/ITU-T over that same network; and 400ZR collocated on the single-span network with 800ZR. Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Optical Vice Chair from OIF, provides some highlights:
OIF

CPO External Laser Small Form-Factor Pluggables

  • OIF's External Laser Small Form-Factor Pluggable (ELSFP) defines a future-proofed external laser form factor.
  • The ELSFP is designed to supply external laser sources for co-packaged optical modules.
Abstract
The External Laser Small Form-Factor Pluggable (ELSFP) IA will define a future proofed external laser source form factor to support co-packaged optical modules. Nathan Tracy walks us through the #OFC24 demo.
OIF, Alphawave Semi

OIF's demos at OFC 2024

  • OIF's OFC 2024 interoperability demonstration featured nearly 50 participating companies.
  • The event showcased the first multivendor interop with 800ZR modules, aiming to deliver more data at lower power.
Abstract
Mike Klempa, Product Marketing specialist at Alphawave Semi and chair of the OIF's PLL interoperability working group, announces the OIF's interoperability demonstration at OFC 2024 featuring nearly 50 participating companies. The event showcased the first multivendor interoperability demonstration with 800 ZR modules, aiming to deliver more data at lower power.
OpenLight

800G, LPO, and Other Big Trends at #OFC24

  • OpenLight highlighted the transition to 800G and the coming need for 1.6 Tbps.
  • OpenLight partnered with Jabil to mainstream silicon photonics, moving toward 400G and 200G lanes.
Abstract
Adam Carter, CEO of OpenLight, highlighted the transition to 800G and the future need for 1.6 Tbps. Carter also discussed OpenLight's strategic partnership with Jabil to mainstream silicon photonics, the transition to 400G, and the future direction towards 200G lanes.
OpenLight

Scaling Silicon Photonics to Meet the AI Challenge

  • OpenLight CEO Adam Carter questioned whether the industry underestimates optical-module manufacturing needs for AI.
Abstract
Are we underestimating the manufacturing requirements for optical modules needed to AI? Adam Carter, CEO from OpenLight, shares some insights.
Ranovus

Co-Package Optics (CPO) Takes a Huge Step Forward

  • Ranovus cited co-package optics investment from TSMC, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD/Xilinx, SilTerra, and Mediatech.
  • Ranovus introduced a new generation of co-package optics with a self-contained optical engine.
Abstract
Hamid Arabzadeh, CEO of Ranovus, discusses the growth of co-package optics and the significant investment by industry giants such as TSMC, Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD/Xilinx, SilTerra, and Mediatech. Arabzadeh highlights the company's new generation of co-package optics that includes a self-contained optical engine.
Sivers Semiconductors

Advanced DFB Laser Arrays for I/O in AI Clusters

  • Sivers Photonics supplies DFB laser arrays for Ayar Labs' SuperNova optical interconnect.
  • SuperNova targets AI/ML clusters, disaggregated data centers, 6G networks, and phased array sensor systems.
Abstract
Sivers Photonics is supplying its DFB laser arrays for Ayar Labs’ SuperNova optical interconnect for AI/ML clusters, disaggregated data centers, 6G networks, phased array sensor systems and etc. Anders Storm, CEO from Sivers Semiconductors explains.
Spirent

Spirent's 800G 802.3df Appliance & LPO optics support

  • Spirent unveiled the B3 800G Appliance supporting IEEE 802.3df and linear pluggable optics (LPO).
  • The B3 showcased 800G interconnects, including DACs, AOCs, ACC, and ZR transceivers, from 11 partners.
Abstract
Steve Rumsby, Senior Director of Architecture & Platform at Spirent, unveiled the Spirent B3 800G Appliance supporting IEEE 802.3df. The B3 Appliance also supports linear pluggable optics (LPO), an interconnect that uses lower power and latency. He also showcased 800G interconnects (DACs, AOCs, ACC and ZR transceivers) from 11 different partners.
Spirent

Validating 800G links and AI/ML Workloads

  • Spirent showcased products from 100G to 800G, including an A1 Appliance emulating hyperscaler network flows.
  • Spirent demonstrated sending 1.6 Tbps of live traffic through two 800G ports on a Juniper switch.
Abstract
Asim Rasheed, Product Manager, High Speed Ethernet, at Spirent, showcased a range of products from 100G to 800G, including the A1 Appliance with 16 ports of 400G, capable of emulating hyperscaler network flows. Rasheed also demonstrated sending 1.6 Tbps of live traffic through 2 800G ports on a Juniper switch.
Terasignal

Intelligent Re-drivers for Linear Pluggable Optics

  • Terasignal introduced a novel re-timer for linear pluggable optics (LPO) that reduces power.
  • The chip adds diagnostic features letting end users assess link quality and extract diagnostic information.
Abstract
Armond Hairapetian, Founder and CTO of Terasignal, introduces a novel re-timer for linear plugin optics (LPO). The device not only reduces power but also introduces diagnostic features in the chip, allowing end users to assess link quality and extract vital diagnostic information.
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