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 data centers, AI clusters, and backbone networks.

High-Speed Interconnects for Data Centers and AI Computing Clusters

• High-Performance Optical Circulators: For data center 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 data centers, 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 data centers with reliable and high-quality product delivery.

Ultra-High-Speed Backbone and Long-Haul Fiber Link Transmission

• 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.

At OFC 2026, Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) and its partner Calient.AI jointly showcased the Calient^® OCS product. Through a live demo of the OCS all-optical interconnect, the demonstration highlighted the solution's immense potential in building high-speed, highly efficient optical network architectures, empowering the comprehensive upgrade of future data centers and intelligent computing networks.

The rapid expansion of LLMs and hyperscale computing clusters has pushed traditional electrical switching architectures to their limits regarding power consumption, latency, and scalability. OCS has emerged as the industry's clear evolutionary path, offering protocol-agnostic, all-optical transparent transmission with ultra-low latency. Capitalizing on this shift, AFR Wuhan has drawn on years of close client collaboration to overcome the manufacturing bottlenecks associated with high-port-count optical switches. AFR has built a vertically integrated OCS manufacturing platform that spans MEMS chip packaging and testing to optical coupling, PCBA manufacturing, and final system assembly and testing.Delivering strict product consistency and scalable capacity, AFR is fully equipped to ensure reliable deployments for data center environments.

As the demand for AI computing power continues to surge, OCS is emerging as a critical, indispensable infrastructure for data center optical interconnects. We are your OCS partner. AFR is committed to being your most trusted partner.

At OFC 2026, Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR), alongside its wholly-owned subsidiary Vlink, is highlighting key optical interconnect components for data centers, including fiber arrays, micro-collimator arrays, and high-density fiber connectors.

Backed by extensive process engineering experience, AFR has achieved stable, high-volume production of 800G, 1.6T FAU and made significant breakthroughs in multiple cutting-edge technical metrics, laying a solid foundation for future high-bandwidth demands. Tailored to the diverse application scenarios emerging from industry evolution, AFR has built a comprehensive interconnect portfolio:

• High-coupling-efficiency collimator FAU, for CPO applications
• Ultra-high-precision, ultra-high-density 2D and M×N FAU, for OCS and WSS applications
• Compact solutions featuring a high Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER), for Coherent PICs and other demanding environments

The stability of fundamental components directly impacts the system-level performance of data centers. Leveraging Vlink’s highly automated manufacturing lines and precision yield management systems, AFR turns cutting-edge R&D into stable, large-scale production. This synergy ensures consistent, high-volume delivery for global communication equipment vendors and cloud service providers. Join us at OFC 2026 to see why AFR is known as The FAU Company.

Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) is showcasing a robust lineup of optical circulators, delivering highly reliable, mass-production-ready solutions to the industry. Driven by the rapid expansion of the datacom sector, high-performance circulators have become essential for next-gen data centers, serving as critical components for 800G/1.6T upgrades.

To meet the escalating demand for tighter integration and smaller footprints, AFR has introduced a highly integrated circulator solution. With strong co-development and design capabilities, AFR offers flexible, highly customized designs tailored to specific customer applications. These highly adaptable solutions are ideal for high-density, compact environments, empowering customers to build more competitive products.

In terms of manufacturing and delivery, AFR leverages its extensive production experience across diverse optical components to automate key manufacturing processes. Coupled with the company’s vertical integration, this synergy effectively ensures high production yields and consistent product performance. Currently scaled for high-volume manufacturing, AFR anticipates its capacity will reach 100,000 units per month in 2026 and double to 200,000 units per month in 2027, further strengthening its ability to reliably meet customer demands.

Singapore, February 4-6, 2026—Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR), together with its subsidiaries Vlink and AFR Wuhan, participated in the Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026).

During the exhibition, the company showcased a comprehensive portfolio of optical components. Key exhibits included 130 GBaud CDM, hermetic fiber feedthrough, Fiber Array Units (FAUs), and Pluggable OLS. These products garnered significant interest from customers and industry professionals.

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.

Hermetic Fiber Feedthrough

It supports 96 fiber channels with a helium leak rate of ≤ 1×10⁻⁹ Pa·m³/s, ensuring ultra-high vacuum-grade sealing for PIC modules,LD packaging, and integrated optics.It is built for harsh environments (e.g., deep-sea pressure) using Kovar/SUS hybrid sealing and is MIL-STD-883 certified.

Fiber Array Units

Vlink, AFR's subsidiary, showcased its signature Fiber Array Units (FAUs) at the event, including CPO/OCS fiber arrays and PIC coupling fiber arrays, widely used in 800G and 1.6T high-speed/ultra-high-speed optical modules, CPO applications, coherent transmission, DCI applications, and WSS modules. Vlink's core strength lies in its advanced manufacturing and packaging technology for optical components, its expertise in designing high-speed optical interconnect solutions, and its capability to rapidly scale customized products from prototype to mass production. With highly automated production lines ensuring precision and efficiency, Vlink delivers exceptional product quality while meeting the demands of large-scale manufacturing.

Pluggable OLS

AFR Wuhan presented its Pluggable OLS portfolio, featuring 3 core QSFP-based modules: OCM for monitoring, EDFA for signal amplification, and OTDR for link testing. Designed for high precision and low noise, these plug-and-play devices utilize a standardized interface to support efficient network operations and integration.

For more information about all products above, please contact sales@fiber-resources.com or visit our product center at www.fiber-resources.com.

San Francisco, California - January 20, 2026 - Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) showcased its latest high-power optical isolators at Photonics West 2026, including iBeam 60 W Compact Dual-Stage Isolator, Dual-Stage In-Line lsolator and 2 kW Fiber Collimator.

The showcased products included:

• iBeam 60 W Compact Dual-Stage Isolator: Compact packaging size, providing > 45 dB high isolation at a typical insertion loss of 0.6 dB

• Dual-Stage In-Line lsolator: Compact TGG based dual-stage isolator with the input and output fibers on the same end. With > 45 dB optical isolation, a typical insertion loss of only 0.8 dB, it optimizes stability and reliability for fiber laser applications

• 2 kW Fiber Collimator: Power handling up to 2 kW with low thermal lensing effect, featuring a lightweight and compact in size, and incorporating an interchangeable lens design

Ahead of the show, AFR was honored with a Bronze Award at the 2025 Laser Focus World Innovators Awards for its PurePath TG-CPS. This marks the fifth time AFR has received this award recognition.

The award-winning PurePath TG-CPS integrates Output Coupler FBG (OC FBG), Raman Scattering Suppressor FBG (RSS FBG), and Cladding Power Stripper (CPS) functions into a single pac kage. Compared to the typical solution with discrete components, it reduces the fiber length and the number of fiber splicing joints in the laser system, which is helpful for improving output laser spectrum and upgrading power output capacity.

For more information about all products above, please contact sales@fiber-resources.com or visit our product center at www.fiber-resources.com.