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.
Press Releases
- September 5, 2024 – OIF Leads the Charge for Interoperability at ECOC 2024
- August 7, 2024 – OIF Champions Interoperability at ECOC 2024: 34 Member Companies to Showcase Solutions for Data Centers, AI/ML Technologies and Disaggregated Systems
- September 8, 2023 – 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
- January 30, 2024 – 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
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)
