Ligent Showcases Breakthrough Optical AI Portfolio at OFC 2026

Demonstrations highlight company's rapid innovation in high-speed pluggable and near-package optics

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:19am

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Ligent, a global leader in optics solutions for AI infrastructure, will unveil a comprehensive lineup of next-generation technologies at OFC 2026, featuring multiple live demonstrations that highlight the company's rapid innovation across high-speed pluggable and near-package optics. The demonstrations will showcase 800G gearbox transceivers, 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) for high-efficiency, low-power AI cluster deployments, Long Reach 1.6T Solutions for expanding AI GPU clusters, and a 400G-per-lane optical demonstration for hyperscale and AI-driven networks.

Why it matters

Ligent's innovations in high-speed optics are critical for powering the rapid advancements in AI infrastructure, which requires breakthroughs across the optical stack to support the growing demands of hyperscale and AI-driven networks. These demonstrations showcase Ligent's commitment to accelerating the industry's transition to higher-speed, reliable AI connectivity.

The details

At OFC 2026, Ligent will showcase several live demonstrations, including 800G gearbox transceivers, next-generation 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) designed for high-efficiency, low-power AI cluster deployments, Long Reach 1.6T Solutions to support AI GPU clusters expanding across wider geographic areas, and a 400G-per-lane optical demonstration for hyperscale and AI-driven networks. Ligent is also debuting its 3.2T Near-Package Optics (NPO) portfolio, supporting both silicon-photonics (SiPho) and VCSEL-based architectures to meet the diverse integration, power, and cost requirements of next-generation switch and accelerator platforms.

  • Ligent's demonstrations will take place at OFC 2026, which is being held from March 17-19, 2026.

The players

Ligent

A global leader in optics solutions for AI infrastructure, delivering essential products for AI-driven networks.

Dr. Jin Hong

The CEO of Ligent Technologies, Inc. and Ligent, Inc.

Dr. Jianying Zhou

A technical presenter from Ligent who will deliver a talk on 400G/lane for Linear-drive Optics Applications.

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What they’re saying

“AI infrastructure is advancing so quickly that it demands breakthroughs across the optical stack. At OFC, we're showcasing technologies that make the next leap possible—from 400G/L to next gen LPO. These are the building blocks that will power future hyperscale and AI networks.”

— Dr. Jin Hong, CEO (PRNewswire-PRWeb)

“400G/lane for Linear‑drive Optics Applications”

— Dr. Jianying Zhou (OFC 2026)

The takeaway

Ligent's innovations in high-speed optics, including 800G gearbox transceivers, 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics, and 400G-per-lane optical demonstrations, are critical for powering the rapid advancements in AI infrastructure and supporting the growing demands of hyperscale and AI-driven networks.