Driving the Future of Data Centers and AI with Amphenol’s LPO Transceiver Portfolio

As artificial intelligence (AI) clusters and high-performance data centers scale to unprecedented levels, the demand for higher bandwidth, lower latency, and energy-efficient interconnects has never been greater. Amphenol is at the forefront of this transformation with its portfolio of Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) transceivers, designed to meet the new LPO MSA specifications.

Unlike traditional DSP-based transceivers, LPO transceivers eliminate the DSP, resulting in a 50% reduction in power consumption while optimizing latency and flexibility. This approach significantly lowers deployment costs, making LPO a practical choice for operators seeking scalable, high-density solutions. For AI clusters and data centers, where every watt and nanosecond matters, LPO technology provides an ideal balance of performance and efficiency.

Explore Amphenol’s Portfolio of High-Performance LPO Transceivers

1.6T LPO Transceivers

Amphenol’s OSFP 1.6T LPO transceivers (500m, SMF) deliver industry-leading performance while adhering to the latest standards. They are compliant with OSFP MSA, IEEE 802.3, OIF-CMIS, and RoHS, and are fully compatible with OSFP IHS connectors and cages.

• Available in 2×DR4 with dual MPO-12 (PN OP13LI8-005D) and DR8 with MPO-16 (PN OP13LI8-005D-2)
• Low cost and low power (<10W, typical 9.5W)
• Designed for high-throughput architectures targeting 1.6T Ethernet applications
• Optimized for next-generation AI workloads and cloud-scale networks

800G LPO Transceivers

For 800G deployments, Amphenol offers OSFP 800G LPO transceivers that align seamlessly with modern AI and data center architectures:

• Excellent performance in consistency with TH5 system requirements
• Targeted for AI/ML clusters, datacom 800G Ethernet, and InfiniBand (IB) applications
• Built with CWDM DFB laser and silicon photonics modulator chip
• Low cost, low latency, and low power (<8.5W, typical 7.5W)
• Supports up to 18dB maximum IL with almost no tuning required

These features make Amphenol’s 800G LPO an attractive solution for hyperscale operators seeking high density and cost efficiency.

400G LPO Transceivers

Amphenol also addresses the growing demand for mid-range bandwidth with its 400G LPO transceivers, which are compliant with QSFP112 MSA, IEEE 802.3, OIF-CMIS, and RoHS standards:

• Engineered for AI applications, including NICs, servers, and data center systems
• Integrated silicon photonics modulator chip and 1310nm high-power DFB laser
• Low cost, low latency, and low power (<5W, typical 4.5W)

By reducing power while delivering uncompromised performance, the 400G LPO transceiver is ideal for scalable deployments across diverse AI and data center infrastructures.

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