Entries by Leah Wilkinson

OIF to Take Center Stage at OFC 2024 with Groundbreaking Multi-Vendor Interoperability Demonstrations and Expert Panels

March 6, 2024 in /by

47 member companies will demonstrate innovations in coherent optics, electrical and energy efficient interfaces and management specifications Fremont, Calif. – OIF’s record-breaking, multi-vendor interoperability demonstrations at OFC 2024 will spotlight groundbreaking interoperable solutions in 800ZR, 400ZR and OpenZR+ optics; Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) & Co-Packaging; 112G and 224G Common Electrical I/O (CEI); and Common Management Interface […]

OIF to Showcase Interoperability at OFC 2024 with Nearly 50 Member Companies Collaborating to Address Unprecedented Demand for Next-Generation Network Solutions

February 7, 2024 in , /by

Demos include 800ZR, 400ZR and OpenZR+ optics, Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) & Co-Packaging, Common Electrical I/O (CEI) channels and Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) implementations Fremont, Calif. – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, will be a focal point at OFC 2024, where a record-setting 47 member companies will showcase the […]

OIF Launches 1600ZR+ Coherent Optical, Retimed Tx Linear Rx Optical Energy Efficient Interfaces Projects and Common Management Interface Specification White Paper at Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E Meeting

January 30, 2024 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, successfully concluded its Q1 2024 Technical and MA&E meeting in Jacksonville, Florida held January 16-18. OIF’s quarterly member meetings serve as a platform for collaboration and innovation within the optical networking industry. This meeting resulted in the initiation of two new projects […]

OIF Unveils CEI-112G-XSR+-PAM4 Extended Extra Short Reach Implementation Agreement, Paving the Way for Advanced Interconnectivity

January 17, 2024 in , /by

Organization also releases C-CMIS IA, publishes AI network operations and 400ZR+ demo white papers and announces next CMIS webinar Fremont, Calif. – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, has published a new Implementation Agreement (IA) for Common Electrical I/O (CEI) CEI-112G-XSR+-PAM4 Extended Extra Short Reach. The CEI-112G-XSR+-PAM4 IA specifies a 112 […]

OIF Experts to Provide Technology Updates on Power Consumption in Next Generation Optical AI Networking, Common Electrical I/O (CEI) Trends at DesignCon 2024

January 10, 2024 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – OIF experts will provide valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in power consumption in optical AI networking and 224 Gbps Common Electrical I/O (CEI) at DesignCon 2024, taking place from January 30 to February 1, 2024, in Santa Clara, California. DesignCon is the premier event for chip, board and systems […]

OIF to Host Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) Tutorial Webinar: “Exploring the Technical Depths of CMIS”

November 14, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—November 14, 2023 – Recognizing the crucial role that CMIS plays in the industry’s ability to harness the full potential of emerging technologies, OIF will host a free, public CMIS tutorial webinar on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, from 7:00 am to 8:30 am Pacific Time (PST). In the rapidly evolving landscape of networking technologies, […]

OIF Unveils 2023-2024 Board and Officers, Dedicated to Advancing Optical Networking Interoperability

November 1, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced its newly elected 2023-2024 Board of Directors and Officers. The Technical Committee and Market Awareness & Education Committee Chairs were elected in person at the hybrid Q323 Technical Committee Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, while the Board positions were elected via […]

OIF’s Q3 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting Spurs Four New Innovative Projects – Link Training for 224G Electrical Interfaces, 1600ZR, Data Center/Optical Network Coordination, Energy Efficient Interfaces

September 8, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—September 8, 2023 – OIF concluded its hybrid Q3 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting, August 8-10 in Vancouver, BC, Canada, with the launch of four groundbreaking new projects. The meeting also featured guest speaker Ian Redpath, Research Director, Transport Networks and Components, Omdia. “OIF’s quarterly meetings are a vital hub for fostering industry collaboration, […]

OIF Achieves Milestone with Largest Ever Multi-Vendor Interoperability Demo at ECOC 2023, Featuring 39 Companies Accelerating Implementation of Next-Generation Capabilities

August 9, 2023 in , /by

Demos will highlight interoperability work in four areas – 400ZR+; Co-Packaging solutions; CEI-112G & CEI-224G and CMIS implementations Fremont, Calif.— OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, will showcase its largest-ever multi-vendor interoperability demonstration at ECOC 2023, being held October 2-4 in Glasgow, Scotland. Additionally, during ECOC, OIF will continue its commemoration […]

OIF Launches Forward-Looking Project to Explore the Next Generation of Energy-Efficient Electrical and Optical Interfaces

June 21, 2023 in , /by

Critical applications driving demand for energy-efficient links include data center networking, artificial intelligence training/machine learning and disaggregation Fremont, Calif.— OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced the launch of an innovative new project, the Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) Framework. The project, initiated at the Q2 2023 Technical and MA&E Committees […]

OIF to Showcase 25 Years of Driving Optical Networking Transformation at NGON & 5G Transport 2023, Hosts Sessions on Interoperability Advancements in 800LR/ZR, 400ZR, CEI, CMIS and Co-Packaging

May 22, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—May 22, 2023 – OIF will share updates on its latest projects and highlight its 25-year legacy of driving critical standards and advancing optical networking at NGON & 5G Transport 2023 in Cote d’Azur, France, May 30 – June 1, 2023. The sessions will provide attendees with insights into OIF’s latest projects and advancements […]

OIF Hosts Largest Ever Multi-Vendor Interoperability Demonstration of the Solutions Accelerating Next-Generation Capabilities at OFC 2023; Celebrates 25 Years of Interoperability Work

January 25, 2023 in , /by

More than 30 global companies will participate in this year’s interoperability demo in four areas – 400ZR; Co-Packaging architectures, CEI-112G & CEI-224G and CMIS implementations Fremont, Calif. – OIF, celebrating 25 years of getting the optical networking industry’s interoperability work done, is hosting the largest ever multi-vendor interoperability demonstration at OFC 2023, March 7-9 in […]

OIF Marks 25th Anniversary, Launches New Physical & Link Layer Working Group Electrical Project and Adds 112G VSR Clause to CEI 5.0 IA at Q1 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting

January 23, 2023 in , /by

The meeting hosted leading analysts from 650 Group and LightCounting as guest speakers giving member participants direct access to research, forecasting of industry growth and the impact of OIF’s work Fremont, Calif.—January 23, 2023 – OIF’s first Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting of the year kicked off a year-long celebration of OIF’s 25th anniversary, the […]

OIF Q4 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting Results in Working Group Chair Re-Elections, White Paper, and 400ZR Demo Survey Availability

November 22, 2022 in , /by

Guest speaker from Hawaiian Telcom shared an overview of its network investment, and its continued efforts to push the network edge closer to the customer Fremont, Calif.—November 22, 2022 – OIF’s Q4 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting, held in person and virtually November 1-3, 2022, in Kona, Hawaii, included guest speaker Francis Alueta, Hawaiian Telcom and resulted […]

OIF to Present “Co-Packaging: Charting the Path Ahead” Webinar Providing an Update on Industry Activities and the Developing Ecosystem

November 15, 2022 in , /by

In partnership with Lightwave, the event will feature viewpoints from academia and industry experts, and a live Q&A Fremont, Calif.—November 15, 2022 – OIF is driving discussion on co-packaging interoperability efforts in an upcoming webinar, “Co-Packaging: Charting the Path Ahead” being held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 8:00am PST/10:00am CST/11:00am EST/4:00pm GMT. The free […]

OIF Announces 2022-2023 Board of Director Positions and Officers

October 26, 2022 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, today announced its newly elected Board of Directors and Officers. The Technical Committee and Market Awareness & Education Committee Chairs were elected in person at the hybrid Q322 Technical Committee Meeting in Toronto, Canada, while the Board positions were elected via email ballot. The […]

OIF Experts to Discuss Overcoming Implementation Challenges to Enable Interoperability, Open Optical Networking at NGON & DCI World 2022

June 14, 2022 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – OIF experts to present project updates, discuss overcoming implementation challenges through interoperability and open optical networking and disaggregation at NGON & DCI World 2022 being held in Barcelona, Spain June 21–23, 2022. Speakers will give an overview of OIF’s 400ZR work, including results from a recent interoperability demonstration, co-packaging, Common Management Interface […]

OIF Releases Common Electrical I/O (CEI) 5.0 Implementation Agreement Reinforcing Leadership in Next-Generation Channel Definition

June 8, 2022 in , /by

New specifications will enable a broad range of applications Fremont, Calif. – OIF, where the optical networking industry’s interoperability work gets done, has published a new Implementation Agreement (IA) for Common Electrical I/O (CEI) 5.0 specifying the next generation of 112Gb/s electrical interconnects. The IA specifies transmitter, receiver and channel requirements associated with Extra Short […]

OIF Releases New Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) Implementation Agreement and Launches New CMIS Project at Q2 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting

June 1, 2022 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—OIF’s Q2 2022 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting, held in person and virtually May 10-12, 2022 in Porto, Portugal, resulted in the release of a Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) Implementation Agreement (IA) and the initiation of a new CMIS project. CMIS provides a well-defined mechanism to initialize and manage optical and copper modules […]

OIF to Provide Update on Electrical Interface Projects at DesignCon 2022; Industry thought leaders will provide an overview of OIF’s lessons learned on CEI 112G and progress on 224G (Gbps)

March 30, 2022 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – Over the last 20+ years, OIF’s interoperable electrical interface specifications known as CEI (common electrical I/O) have been adopted across many applications to become critical building blocks for several industry standards and platforms. At this year’s DesignCon, April 5-7, 2022, in Santa Clara, CA, OIF experts will discuss its seven ongoing CEI-112G […]