Entries by Mary Joynt

OIF Showcases Multi-vendor Interoperability at ECOC 2023: Demo Features Nearly 40 Companies Demonstrating Innovation Across 400ZR+, Co-Packaging, CEI-112G & CEI-224G and CMIS

September 20, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—September 20, 2023 – OIF’s demo at ECOC 2023 will feature a record 39 companies demonstrating innovation and collaboration across four sectors: 400ZR+ optics, Co-Packaging Solutions, Common Electrical I/O (CEI) channels and Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) implementations. ECOC, taking place Oct. 2-4 in Glasgow, Scotland, provides an ideal platform for OIF and its […]

OIF Announces External Laser Small Form-Factor Pluggable (ELSFP) Implementation Agreement, Paving the Way for Advancements in Co-Packaged Optics Applications

August 8, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif. – OIF, celebrating 25 years of getting the optical networking industry’s interoperability work done, today unveiled the External Laser Small Form-Factor Pluggable (ELSFP) Implementation Agreement (IA), defining a revolutionary front panel pluggable form factor tailored to co-packaged optical systems and other multiple laser external laser source applications. The ELSFP IA introduces the first multi-sourced […]

OIF Launches Four Innovative Projects Covering a Broad Range of Technologies at Q2 Technical and MA&E Committees Meeting

June 1, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—June 6, 2023 – At OIF’s hybrid Q2 2023 Technical and MA&E Committees meeting held in Budapest, Hungary, May 9-11, members voted to initiate four new projects spanning multiple technology tracks. Additionally, a new member of the Board of Directors was appointed, a Working Group Chair was re-elected and a WG Vice Chair was appointed. […]

OIF Highlights 400ZR, Co-Packaging Architectures, CEI-112G & CEI-224G and CMIS Implementations Interoperability Among 30+ Global Companies; Hosts Special Anniversary Events at OFC 2023

February 22, 2023 in , /by

Fremont, Calif.—February 22, 2023 – At OFC 2023, OIF will host more than 30 member companies for its largest-ever interoperability demonstration, a special technology session and reception to commemorate its 25th anniversary and will participate in two show floor program sessions showcasing OIF’s work. OIF also announced the availability of a white paper highlighting the […]

OIF to Update Industry on Next-Generation Electrical and Optical Interface Projects, including 224 Gbps & Co-Packaging, at DesignCon 2023

January 11, 2023 in , /by

Industry thought leaders will provide an update on work to deliver electrical interfaces for 224 Gbps equipment architectures, co-packaging of optical and electrical interfaces Fremont, Calif.—January 11, 2023 –OIF has worked to advance the development of interoperable electrical interface specifications, known as CEI (common electrical I/O), for over two decades, leading to the widespread adoption […]

OIF to Present “Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) – Demystified” Webinar to Educate Industry on the Interface and Its Importance for Current and Future Generation Designs

September 20, 2022 in , /by

In partnership with Lightwave, the online event will feature perspectives from module vendors, systems vendors, and network providers, followed by a Q&A Fremont, Calif. —  OIF continues to lead industry discussion on interoperability efforts through an upcoming webinar, “Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) -Demystified,” being held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 8:00am PDT/10:00am CDT/11:00am […]

OIF Members to Showcase Multivendor Interoperability for Critical Networking Technologies at ECOC 2022

September 7, 2022 in , /by

A record number of companies will demonstrate interoperability in 400ZR; Co-Packaging architectures, CEI-112G & CEI-224G and CMIS implementations Fremont, Calif. – OIF will host the largest global interoperability showcase at OIF’s booth, #701, during ECOC 2022, September 19-21, in Basel, Switzerland. Nearly 30 member companies are participating in demonstrations in four critical areas: 400ZR optics, […]