Coherent Corp. introduced the industry’s first 793nm pump laser diode with a record-breaking 28W output power and 97% polarization purity, setting a new benchmark for Thulium fiber laser applications. This...
AT&T has successfully tested a 1.6 Tbps single-carrier wavelength across 296 kilometers (184 miles) of its long-haul network, marking a fourfold increase over the current 400 Gbps standard. The trial,...
The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) is set to demonstrate groundbreaking interoperability at OFC 2025 in San Francisco from April 1-3. With participation from 35 member companies, OIF’s interoperability showcase in...
Celestial AI announced it secured $250 million in Series C1 funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, increasing its total funding to over $515 million. The funding round included...
OIF is hosting an industry workshop on April 15-16, 2025, in Silicon Valley to address the challenges of advancing to 448Gbps signaling for AI and machine learning (ML) interconnects. As...
Teradyne has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quantifi Photonics, a specialist in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing, to strengthen its position in high-performance compute and AI-driven optical interconnects....
Lightwave Logic and Polariton Technologies have expanded their technical collaboration to integrate electro-optic (EO) polymers with plasmonic circuits, aiming to overcome the bandwidth and scalability limitations of traditional modulator materials....
BerryComm has expanded its fiber-optic network in Central Indiana with Nokia’s optical networking technology, enhancing high-speed broadband access for homes and businesses. The deployment includes a 100+ mile (160+ km)...
Furukawa Electric has announced the consolidation of its global optical fiber cable operations under the new brand Lightera™, set to officially launch on April 1, 2025, at the OFC Conference...
OIF launched a new High-Density Connector Project to address the growing limitations of optical module electrical connectors, including signal integrity, bandwidth density, power distribution, and control connections. Announced at OIF’s...
Nokia completed its acquisition of Infinera Corporation, integrating the San Jose-based optical networking company into its operations. The deal enhances Nokia’s scale and technological capabilities in optical networks, positioning it...
GlobalFoundries (GF) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have entered into a master research agreement to enhance semiconductor technologies, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This collaboration brings together...
IP Infusion and UfiSpace have joined Fujitsu’s Open Networking Innovation Center in Düsseldorf, Germany, to drive next-generation networking advancements. Fujitsu launched the center in December 2024 as a global hub...
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