This project resulted in an implementation agreement for a 400ZR coherent optical interface. It is relevant for router-to-router interconnect use cases and is targeted at (passive) single channel and amplified DWDM applications with distances up to 120 km. This IA ensures a cost-effective and long-term relevant implementation using single-carrier 400G, coherent detection and advanced DSP/FEC algorithms. Release of an update supporting 75 GHz channel spacing is imminent!


Press Releases


Demos


Speaking

  • NGON and DCI World  – OIF Pre-Conference Workshop – OIF Project Updates
    Presenters: Dave Brown, OIF Dir of Communications, Nokia; Karl Gass, OIF Physical & Link Layer Working Group – Optical Vice Chair – June 21-23, 2022 June 21, 2022 – 2:30pm-3:15pm CEST
  • OFC 2022 – OIF Panel: “Deployment of 400ZR and the ongoing OIF work to define 800ZR/LR”
    Moderator: Richard Ward, OIF MA&E Committee Co-Chair – PLL, Intel Panelists: Josef Berger, Marvell; Ian Betty, Ciena; Mark Filer, OIF VP, Google; Tom Williams, Cisco
  • OFC 2021 – OIF Panel: “400ZR Deployment and What’s Next: An OIF Update
    Moderator: Richard Ward, OIF MA&E Committee Co-Chair – PLL, Intel
    Panelists: Ian Betty, OIF President, Ciena; Josef Berger, Marvell; Tom Williams, Cisco;  Paul Brooks, Viavi Solutions
  • NGON & DCI World 2019 – The Optical Masterclass Series – Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Panelists: Dave Brown, Nokia and OIF Director of Communications and Karl Gass, OIF Physical & Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair, Optical
  • OFC 2019 – OIF Panel on Showfloor: “400ZR Specification Update
    Moderator: Karl Gass, OIF PLL WG Vice Chair, Optical
    Panelists: Josef Berger, Inphi; Mark Filer, Microsoft; Mark Stiller, NeoPhotonics; Marcus Weber, Acacia Communications
  • OFC 2018

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)