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800 Gbps Breakthroughs Highlight Future of Optical Networking

4/11/2025

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In San Francisco, the Ethernet Alliance and Optical Internetworking Forum dazzled attendees with interoperability demonstrations reaching speeds of 800 Gbps. They underscored the critical role of compliance and real-world testing in optical networking. Exciting advancements are on the horizon, including 1.6T products and 448G interfaces, with more showcases set for OFC 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Story summary

In San Francisco, the Ethernet Alliance and Optical Internetworking Forum dazzled attendees with interoperability demonstrations reaching speeds of 800 Gbps. They underscored the critical role of compliance and real-world testing in optical networking. Exciting advancements are on the horizon, including 1.6T products and 448G interfaces, with more showcases set for OFC 2026 in Los Angeles.