OIF’s 1600ZR project will define a power optimized solution for a multi-vendor interoperable 1600 Gbps coherent optical interface, with a focus on Data Center Interconnect (DCI) scenarios. The resulting Implementation Agreement (IA) will create a comprehensive electrical/protocol/optical framework that facilitates realization into pluggable modules. It will also establish a reference point for additional applications that contribute to the growth of the coherent ecosystem.

OIF also recently unveiled the Interoperable 1600ZR+ project to complement the 1600ZR project. Responding to market demand for higher-performance (ZR+) modes, OIF is working towards integrating these modes into its application scope for 1600 Gb/s interfaces.


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For more information, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group, Optical Vice Chair at technicalquestions@oiforum.com.

For information on other OIF current projects, please see OIF Current Work

For public OIF Implementation Agreements, please see Implementation Agreements (IAs)