Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of core optical components and solutions for both datacom and telecom network applications at OFC 2026, held March 17–19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. With a strong focus on high-speed connectivity and long-haul transmission, AFR’s exhibit highlighted innovations tailored for next-generation network architectures—spanning datacenters, AI clusters, and backbone networks.
High-Speed Interconnects for Datacenters and AI Computing Clusters
To address the urgent demand for high-capacity, low-power optical interconnects within AI computing clusters and datacenters, AFR provides a series of core components and solutions based on advanced packaging and integration technologies.
High-Performance Optical Circulators: For datacenter applications, AFR showcased high-performance optical circulators in 3- to 5-port configurations. These circulators deliver excellent optical performance and are now scalable for volume production.
Fiber Arrays (FAU): Including CPO/OCS FAU, 90° bend FAU, and PIC optical interface FAU, among other products. The product lineup supports 800G/1.6T high-speed optical modules and both coherent and non-coherent PIC applications. With the support of its wholly-owned subsidiary Vlink, which specializes in advanced optical component manufacturing and packaging technologies, high-speed optical interconnect design, and rapid scaling of custom products into large-scale production, AFR ensures high standards and reliable delivery at scale.
Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Modulators Chips: Designed for high-speed interconnects within datacenters, AFR showcased its 200G/lane LPO PAM-4, 400G/lane PAM-4, and 800G DR8 modulator chips, providing low-power, high-bandwidth solutions for ultra-high-speed optical modules.
Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) Solutions: In partnership with Calient.AI, AFR presented a live demonstration of the Calient® OCS. Drawing on the extensive manufacturing power and scalable capacity of our wholly-owned subsidiary, AFR Wuhan, we provide datacenters with reliable and high-quality product delivery.
Ultra-High-Speed Backbone and Long-Haul Fiber Link Transmission
Addressing the demand for extended reach in backbone, metro, and DCI networks, AFR provides core optical components and system solutions built to thrive in complex environments.
130 GBaud TFLN CDM: The quad-channel 130 GBaud CDM integrates an RF driver, offering power consumption of less than 3.5 W and an optical extinction ratio of ≥ 23 dB. It is designed for DP-QPSK and DP-16QAM coherent transmission up to 800 Gbps.
PLUGGABLE OLS: Features three core products: QSFP OCM, QSFP EDFA, and QSFP OTDR. With a standardized plug-and-play design, this series delivers high precision, low noise, and low power consumption, meeting the comprehensive demands of optical transmission systems for signal monitoring, amplification, and link testing.
VGA EDFA Modules: The C++, L++, and C+L VGA EDFA modules support up to 120 (C++ and L++) or 96+96 (C+L) signal channels. With a broad gain range and rapid transient control, these modules enable highly flexible adjustments for both gain and output power.
2-Pump and 4-Pump Raman Amplifiers: Operating across the C-band, these units support constant gain, constant power, and manual modes. The 4-pump variant extends reach to the C++ band with enhanced gain tilt control, guaranteeing optimal signal stability in long-haul optical networks.
Submarine optical networks require core components built for harsh environments and long-term reliability. During the event, AFR's Submarine Fiber Feedthrough was honored by "Lightwave + BTR Innovation Reviews" award for its exceptional reliability and scalable design—key features that guarantee the enduring stability of subsea optical infrastructure.
