At OFC 2025, Lightera unveiled a comprehensive lineup of optical fiber technologies designed to meet the escalating demands of hyperscale data centers, AI/ML workloads, and high-density interconnects. Demonstrations across Booths 2843 and 2843B included new specialty fibers, advanced rollable ribbon cables, co-packaged optics-ready solutions, and industry-first tools for multi-core fiber (MCF) splicing. These introductions underscore Lightera’s commitment to driving optical performance, reliability, and integration across next-generation infrastructure.
Headlining the launch was TruePhase® 125/245, a mid-temperature, polarization-maintaining, bend-insensitive fiber engineered for high-density photonic integration. It delivers excellent bend performance (5mm radius) at 1550 nm and endures solder reflow conditions, making it ideal for compact, thermally demanding applications. Meanwhile, Micro Connect 125/245 1310 nm BI PMF targets O-band co-packaged optics, offering consistent geometry and mechanical stability to facilitate chip-to-laser connections in V-groove assemblies.
In amplification, Lightera introduced RightWave™ 125/200 LRXL Gen 2, an erbium-doped fiber enabling L-band amplification up to 1627 nm. This unlocks extended DWDM system performance when paired with C-band solutions. The company also expanded its Rollable Ribbon portfolio with 16- and 24-fiber designs and pre-terminated assemblies, optimizing space and splicing efficiency for 800G and 1.6T links. Complementing these, the new AllWave® FLEX 4X Multicore Fiber integrates four cores using space division multiplexing (SDM) to quadruple bandwidth without increasing footprint.
Finally, Lightera and Furukawa Electric introduced the FITEL S185EVROF fusion splicer, which combines End View and Ring of Fire® technologies for precise, low-loss splicing of MCF and hollow-core fibers. This next-gen tool supports STA2D discharge and 0.1-degree rotational alignment, providing unprecedented control for complex fiber architectures.
• TruePhase® 125/245 PMF: Mid-temp, bend-insensitive PM fiber with 5mm radius bend tolerance; optimized for reflow soldering and 1550 nm operation.
• Micro Connect 125/245 BI PMF: O-band (1310 nm) polarization-maintaining fiber for co-packaged optics; 5mm bend radius, stable geometry for V-groove assembly.
• RightWave™ 125/200 LRXL Gen 2: L-band EDF with gain up to 1627 nm; supports extended DWDM capacity with C/L-band integration.
• Rollable Ribbon 16/24-fiber designs: Compact ribbons for mass fusion splicing; single-mode and multimode variants; pre-terminated assemblies available.
• AllWave® FLEX 4X MCF: 4-core SDM fiber for 4x bandwidth; low adjacent-core crosstalk; fan-in/fan-out support and MCF splicing capabilities.
• FITEL S185EVROF Splicer: Combines End View + Ring of Fire® tech; supports STA2D heating, 0.1° alignment, HCF & MCF precision splicing.
• Power-saving fiber modes: LPO (5W), LRO (11W), and Retimed (17W) options available across product lines for flexibility in deployment.
“With its excellent attenuation characteristics and industry-leading low adjacent-core crosstalk, Lightera is already working with key customers on adopting this next-generation fiber solution to increase bandwidth while minimizing cable and connectivity impact,” said Dan Hendrickson, PLM Director.
- Lightera is the newly established global entity formed through the integration of Furukawa Electric’s optical fiber cable businesses, including the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS Fitel, LLC (OFS) in the United States, and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A. (FEL) in Latin America. The company’s leadership team comprises Foad Shaikhzadeh as Chairman and CEO, and Holly Hulse as President and COO. Lightera operates through four regional divisions: Asia Pacific, North America, LATAM/EMEA, and Specialty Photonics, supported by eight corporate functions to ensure global coordination.