As switching chip speeds accelerate, the demand for optical modules is evolving accordingly. With switching chip speeds reaching 51.2Tbps, 400G optical modules have become the market standard, and the need for 800G optical modules is starting to emerge.

Broadcom's release of the Tomahawk 5 switching chip, capable of 51.2Tbps, has driven significant advancements in high-speed optical modules. This technological breakthrough has led to the mass production of 800G optical modules, signaling the maturity of the technology in this sector.

Among the various 800G product solutions, the 800G DR8 and 800G 2*FR4 have gained popularity among cloud computing providers due to their seamless compatibility with existing 400G modules. These solutions are now considered mainstream options for widespread adoption.

As a leading provider of comprehensive optical network solutions, 3Coptics offers the 800G OSFP 2xFR4 optical module, which supports transmission distances of up to 2km using two duplex LC single-mode fibers (SMFs). This module converts 8-channel 106.25Gb/s PAM4 electrical signals into 8-channel 106.25Gb/s optical signals, making it ideal for 800G Ethernet, high-performance data centers, and cloud networks. It supports both 800G and 2x400G applications.

The 3Coptics 800G OSFP 2xFR4 optical module primarily supports two application scenarios within spine-leaf network architectures:

1. 800G Switch-to-800G Switch Direct Connection: Both 800G switches use OSFP-800G-2xFR4 optical modules, with two single-mode LC UPC duplex jumpers connecting the modules.

2. 800G Switch-to-400G Switch Direct Connection: One OSFP-800G-2xFR4 optical module can connect to two QDD-400G-FR4 optical modules, with two single-mode LC UPC duplex jumpers connecting the modules.

If your network requires 800G capabilities, please get in touch with 3Coptics for free product and solution support.