NeoPhotonics Announces Inclusion of its Transceivers in the OIF 400ZR Interoperability Demonstration at OFC

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NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN) has announced its OSFP and QSFP-DD 400ZR transceivers will be featured in the OIF interoperability demos at OFC 2022, aiming to enhance 400ZR eco-system adoption. This demonstration, occurring March 8-10 in San Diego, CA, showcases interoperability across various manufacturers' products. CEO Tim Jenks emphasized that this participation is key to establishing 400ZR interoperability, crucial for modern high-speed communications networks. The company remains dedicated to innovating high-speed optical solutions for Cloud and telecom sectors.

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• Participation in OIF interoperability demos reinforces NeoPhotonics' commitment to 400ZR eco-system.
• Showcases successful interoperability with multiple manufacturers' products, which could broaden market reach.

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QSFP-DD and OSFP Modules Interoperate with Multiple Vendors Products

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN), a leading developer of silicon photonics and advanced hybrid photonic integrated circuit-based lasers, modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks, today announced that its OSFP and QSFP-DD 400ZR transceivers will be included in the OIF 400ZR interoperability and CMIS demos at OFC this year.

OIF will host its largest demonstration of interoperability to date at this year’s OFC 2022, featuring five key technology areas – 400ZR optics; Co-Packaging architectures; Common Electrical I/O (CEI) channels; FlexE (Flex Ethernet) definitions and Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) implementations. The work of OIF and its members is critical in accelerating the adoption of technologies enabling the networks of today and the future. The interoperability demos will be both live and static at OIF’s booth, #5101, during OFC 2022, March 8-10 in San Diego, CA. Additional information can be found here (https://www.oiforum.com/meetings-events/oif-ofc-2022/).

“Interoperability is a key element to enable widespread adoption of 400ZR. We’re very pleased to participate in the OIF interoperability demo at OFC this year, and our successful interoperability with different manufacturers’ modules, switches, routers and test equipment helps to establish and expand the 400ZR eco-system,” said Tim Jenks, Chairman and CEO of NeoPhotonics.

About NeoPhotonics

NeoPhotonics is a leading developer and manufacturer of lasers and optoelectronic solutions that transmit, receive and switch high-speed digital optical signals for Cloud and hyper-scale data center internet content provider and telecom networks. The Company’s products enable cost-effective, high-speed over distance data transmission and efficient allocation of bandwidth in optical networks. NeoPhotonics maintains headquarters in San Jose, California and ISO 9001:2015 certified engineering and manufacturing facilities in Silicon Valley (USA), Japan and China. For additional information visit www.neophotonics.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of NeoPhotonics' participation in the OIF interoperability demos at OFC 2022?

NeoPhotonics' participation underscores its role in promoting the adoption of 400ZR technology, which is vital for the future of high-speed communications networks.

When and where are the interoperability demos featuring NeoPhotonics taking place?

The demos will occur from March 8-10, 2022, at the OIF booth in San Diego, CA during the OFC 2022 event.

How does NeoPhotonics' 400ZR technology impact the market?

The 400ZR technology enhances interoperability among different manufacturers' products, facilitating broader adoption and potentially increasing market share for NeoPhotonics.

What products are being demonstrated by NeoPhotonics at the OFC 2022?

NeoPhotonics is demonstrating its OSFP and QSFP-DD 400ZR transceivers during the OIF interoperability demos.