Ligent Showcases Breakthrough Optical AI Portfolio at OFC 2026

Ligent unveils live demos of 800G gearbox, 1.6T LPO, 400G/L, and leading 400G/lane research for next-gen AI networks

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:48am

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Ligent, a global leader in optics solutions for AI infrastructure, will showcase a comprehensive lineup of next-generation optical technologies at OFC 2026, including live demonstrations of an 800G gearbox, 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO), 400G-per-lane, and leading research on 400G/lane signaling for AI and cloud datacenters.

Why it matters

As AI infrastructure rapidly advances, Ligent's innovations across high-speed pluggable and near-package optics are critical building blocks that will power future hyperscale and AI networks, enabling seamless migration to next-generation switching and accelerator platforms.

The details

Ligent's OFC 2026 showcase includes live demos of an 800G gearbox enabling migration from current switching tech, 1.6T LPO designed 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 the next performance leap in hyperscale and AI networks. Ligent is also debuting its 3.2T Near-Package Optics (NPO) portfolio supporting both silicon-photonics and VCSEL-based architectures to meet diverse integration, power, and cost requirements.

  • Ligent will showcase its technologies at OFC 2026, taking place in March 2026.

The players

Ligent

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

Dr. Jin Hong

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

Dr. Jianying Zhou

Technical presenter from Ligent who will discuss the latest advancements enabling 400G-per-lane signaling for LDO architectures.

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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 (PRWeb)

The takeaway

Ligent's innovations in high-speed pluggable and near-package optics are critical to enabling the next generation of AI-driven networks, powering seamless migration to faster switching and accelerator platforms required by the rapid advancement of AI infrastructure.