High Speed Interconnect Products
Ultra-high-speed 800G, 400G, and 100G Active Optical Cables (AOC) and Direct Attach Cables (DAC) engineered for next-generation data centers. Low latency, high reliability, and optimized for AI/ML workloads.
800G OSFP to 4x200G QSFP112 Breakout AOC
Ultra-high-bandwidth 800G active optical cable with breakout to 4x200G QSFP112 connectors. Engineered for AI/ML clusters, high-performance computing, and next-generation data center fabrics requiring massive bandwidth and low latency.
Key Features
- 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth — ideal for AI/ML training clusters
- OSFP 2x4 (800G) to 4x QSFP112 (200G each) breakout configuration
- Active optical technology for extended reach up to 100m
- Ultra-low latency and power consumption
- PAM4 modulation for maximum signal integrity
- Hot-pluggable design for easy deployment
- Factory-tested and serialized for traceability
Applications
- AI/ML training and inference clusters
- High-performance computing (HPC) fabrics
- Hyperscale data center spine-leaf architectures
- GPU server interconnects (NVIDIA, AMD)
- 400G/800G Ethernet network upgrades
- Storage area networks (SAN) and NVMe-oF
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 1x OSFP (800G) to 4x QSFP112 (200G each) |
| Data Rate | 800 Gbps aggregate |
| Per-Lane Speed | 106.25 Gbps (PAM4) |
| Connector Type | OSFP 2x4 | QSFP112 (QSFP-DD112) |
| Cable Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Reach | Up to 100 meters |
| Wavelength | 850nm VCSEL |
| Fiber Type | OM3/OM4 Multimode |
| Power Consumption | < 12W typical |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3ck, OIF 800G, QSFP-DD MSA, OSFP MSA, RoHS |
100G QSFP28 Active Optical Cable
High-performance 100G QSFP28 AOC for data center spine-leaf networks, server connectivity, and storage applications. Delivers ultra-low latency and power efficiency with extended reach up to 100 meters.
Key Features
- 100 Gbps aggregate bandwidth (4x25G lanes)
- QSFP28 form factor for broad compatibility
- 850nm VCSEL technology on OM3/OM4 fiber
- Low power consumption (<3.5W)
- Hot-pluggable and EMI shielded
- Available in lengths from 1m to 100m
Applications
- 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet networks
- Data center spine-leaf interconnects
- High-speed server connectivity
- Storage area networks (SAN)
- Infiniband EDR applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | 100 Gbps (4x25G) |
| Connector Type | QSFP28 |
| Cable Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Reach | Up to 100 meters (OM4) |
| Wavelength | 850nm VCSEL |
| Fiber Type | OM3/OM4 Multimode |
| Power Consumption | < 3.5W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3bm, SFF-8665, SFF-8679, QSFP MSA, RoHS |
Additional High Speed Interconnect Solutions
Proven 40G QSFP+ AOC for 40GBASE-SR4 Ethernet and Infiniband QDR applications. Extends reach up to 100m with minimal power consumption.
- 40 Gbps (4x10G lanes)
- QSFP+ form factor
- Up to 100m on OM3/OM4
- IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436
Passive copper direct attach cable for short-reach 100G connections. Ultra-low latency, zero power consumption, and ideal for top-of-rack applications.
- 100 Gbps passive copper
- Lengths: 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m
- Zero power consumption
- Sub-nanosecond latency
Hybrid passive copper cable enabling 100G QSFP28 switch ports to connect to four 25G SFP28 servers or devices. Perfect for maximizing port utilization.
- 1x QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
- Passive copper (no power)
- Lengths up to 5 meters
- Cost-effective port breakout
Need custom lengths, fiber types, connectors, or specialized configurations? Our engineering team designs and manufactures custom high-speed interconnects.
- Custom lengths and configurations
- Specialized fiber types (OM5, SMF)
- Hybrid breakout assemblies
- Bulk orders with custom labeling
AOC vs DAC: Technology Comparison
Choose the right interconnect technology based on your distance, power, latency, and cost requirements.
| Feature | Active Optical (AOC) Fiber-based | Direct Attach (DAC) Copper-based |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Reach | Up to 100 meters | 1-5 meters typical |
| Power Consumption | Low (< 3.5W for 100G) | Zero (passive) |
| Latency | < 100 nanoseconds | < 1 nanosecond |
| Cable Weight | Lightweight, flexible | Heavier, stiffer |
| EMI Immunity | Complete immunity | Susceptible to EMI |
| Bend Radius | Tight bends allowed | Requires wider radius |
| Cost (per port) | Moderate | Low |
| Durability | Good | Excellent |
| Ideal Applications | Spine-leaf, cross-rack, extended runs | Top-of-rack, within-rack, server-to-switch |
| Best for AI/HPC | Yes - cross-rack GPU clusters | Yes - within-rack ultra-low latency |
Choose AOC When:
- Runs exceed 5-7 meters (typical DAC limit)
- Connecting across racks or between rows
- Cable management and airflow are critical
- EMI protection required (near power systems)
- Building spine-leaf or distributed fabric
Choose DAC When:
- Runs are 5 meters or less (within rack)
- Top-of-rack to server connections
- Absolute lowest latency required (HFT, AI inference)
- Budget constraints favor lower cost
- Zero power consumption desired
Pro Tip: Hybrid Approach
Many data centers use DAC for within-rack Top-of-Rack (ToR) connections to maximize cost savings and minimize latency, then use AOC for spine-leaf and cross-rack connections where the extended reach and lighter weight provide operational advantages.
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