OIF can have a robust presence through the OFC 2024 commerce present, the place 47 member firms will showcase interoperable options addressing the demand for next-generation information middle networking, synthetic intelligence/machine studying (AI/ML) and disaggregation functions.

This yr’s OIF’s OFC demo options 9 new taking part firms and marks what the group mentioned is a 38 % improve in contributors in comparison with the OFC 2023 demo.

The dwell and interactive multi-vendor demonstrations, which will likely be performed in sales space #1323, will function interoperability options in 800ZR, 400ZR and OpenZR+ optics, Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) & Co-Packaging, Common Electrical I/O (CEI) channels and Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) implementations which might be addressing the optical trade’s ongoing velocity, energy and density challenges.

The demos will highlight the mixed efforts of system, part, and check gear distributors, underscoring their vital contributions to advancing current and future networks.

Participating member firms embody:

·       Adtran

·       Alphawave Semi

·       Amphenol

·       Anritsu

·       AOI

·       Astera Labs

·       Ayar Labs

·       Broadcom

·       Cadence Design Systems

·       Casela Technologies

·       CICT/Accelink

·       Ciena

·       Cisco Systems

·       Coherent

·       Corning

·       Eoptolink

·       EXFO

·       HGGenuine

·       Hisense

·       Infinera

·       Juniper Networks

·       Keysight Technologies

·       Lessengers

·       Linktel Technologies

·       Lumentum

·       Luxshare-Tech

·       MACOM Technology Solutions

·       Marvell

·       Molex

·       MultiLane

·       NEC

·       Nokia

·       Nubis Communications

·       O-Net Technologies

·       Optomind

·       Precision Optical Technologies

·       Quantifi Photonics

·       Samtec

·       Semtech

·       Senko Advanced Components

·       Sumitomo Electric Industries

·       Synopsys

·       TE Connectivity

·       US Conec

·       Viavi Solutions

·       Wilder Technologies

·       Wistron

“OFC 2024 serves as an unparalleled platform for OIF members to spotlight their collaborative efforts in driving the evolution of optical networking solutions,” mentioned Mike Klempa, OIF Physical and Link Layer Interoperability Working Group Chair and Alphawave Semi. “This year’s historic, largest-ever interoperability demonstration not only underscores the capabilities of OIF member companies in addressing the industry’s pressing demands, but will also unveil multiple industry-firsts, once again positioning OIF and its work as driving the industry and designing real solutions for pressing network challenges.”

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