September Edition 2024


Fast Photonics USA: Using American knowledge and facilities to produce communication products, supporting the country's manufacturing recovery

Business Fortune

In the current digital era, effective communication has become essential. Whether it's for business dealings or personal exchanges with friends and family around the world, we depend on swift and dependable connectivity daily. This is where fiber optic cables shine, providing lightning-fast speeds, unmatched reliability, and a future-proofing capability that far surpasses traditional copper cables. In 2022, the global fiber optics market was valued at approximately $4.9 billion, with projections suggesting a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% from 2022 to 2027, ultimately reaching an impressive $8.3 billion by 2027.

The swift advancement of fiber optic networks has dramatically reshaped the business environment. With unmatched speed, reliability, and bandwidth, fiber optics have emerged as an essential infrastructure for contemporary enterprises. This technology has transformed our methods of communication and information access. From ultra-fast internet to cutting-edge medical procedures, the advantages of fiber optic technology are extensive and impactful.

Fast Photonics USA is a trailblazer in the field of optical communication technology. This innovative company provides an extensive selection of high-speed optical transceivers, ranging from 10G to 800G, all proudly manufactured in America. Their products are designed to adapt to the dynamic requirements of the telecommunications and data center sectors.

Introducing Fast Photonics USA

Leading the way in optical communication technology, Fast Photonics USA provides a large selection of high-speed, US-made optical transceivers ranging from 10G to 800G, designed to satisfy the changing demands of the data center and telecommunications sectors.

The company offers complete compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, being the first optical transceiver manufacturer to engage in "Made in the USA" manufacturing. Based in Dallas, Fast Photonics uses the manufacturing might and engineering prowess of the United States to provide American businesses a competitive edge in the world of technology.

Additionally, Fast Photonics directly advances the objectives of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program by growing their manufacturing base in the United States. Owing to their expertise in producing high-speed photonic goods, they are well-positioned to provide essential parts for the proposed nationwide upgrade of the broadband infrastructure.

Fast Photonics’ products

Modern optical transceivers and Active Optical Cables (AOC) designed for data centers, high-end computing, and telecom applications with outstanding performance.

Advanced OSFP, QSFP-DD, and QSFP112 form factors are among the products in Fast Photonics' broad product line. They are made to withstand the demanding requirements of high-speed networking and data transmission while providing all of their clients with cutting-edge connectivity solutions that are dependable and efficient.

Transceivers

Modern Ethernet, data center, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence applications have sophisticated needs, which the 800G SR8 and 400G transceiver families are made to fulfill.

  • 800G QSFP-DD/OSFP

The 800G SR8 transceiver has a small form factor, low power consumption, high density, and is completely compatible with QSFP-DD/OSFP MSA and IEEE 802.3db protocols. The I2C interface is used by this technology to communicate with the outside world. It is mainly intended for short-range 800G Ethernet connections and other high-speed data transmission needs.

  • 400G QSFP-DD

The 400G transceiver portfolio complies with QSFP-DD/QSFP112 MSA protocols and IEEE 802.3cm/cn/cu standards, offering SR8, DR4, SR4, and FR4 form factors. Reduction in power consumption, miniaturization, excellent performance, and dependability are made possible by these goods. They offer flexible solutions for a range of networking needs, making them perfect for data centers, cloud networks, and 400G Ethernet environments.

  • Sub 200G Transceivers

In order to meet the various demands of contemporary networking infrastructures, the 200G QSFP56 SR4, 100G QSFP28, and 40G SFP+ transceiver families provide cutting edge solutions for a variety of Ethernet and data center scenarios.

The IEEE 802.3cd protocol and the QSFP MSA are both compatible with the 200G QSFP56 SR4 transceiver. It is perfect for 200G Ethernet short-distance connectivity and data center applications due to its low cost, compact design, low power consumption, and high port density.

Active Optical Cables (Aoc)

With the use of cutting-edge optical technology, the AOC family can support data transfer rates of up to 800 Gbps. Applications requiring fast, dependable transmission, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing environments, and data centers, can benefit from this performance level.

With the use of cutting-edge optical technology, the 800G AOC family can accommodate data transfer rates of up to 800 Gbps. Applications requiring fast, dependable transmission, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing environments, and data centers, can benefit from this performance level.

  • 800G AOC & 400G AOC

The technology offers a dependable and effective way to manage massive amounts of data because it is made to match the high-speed demands of contemporary networking and computer settings. Organizations seeking to improve their data handling skills may find the 800G AOC series to be a compelling option because of its speed and dependability.

Active Electrical Cables (Aec)

For 800G Ethernet applications demanding short-range links, the 800G AEC was created. Up to five meters can be sent across it with no issues. This is a wonderful option for spaces where there is a limited amount of room due to its compact form. Additionally, the gadget permits reduced power consumption.

  • 800G AEC & 400G AEC

The technology offers a dependable and effective way to manage massive amounts of data because it is made to match the high-speed demands of contemporary networking and computer settings. Organizations seeking to improve their data handling skills may find the 800G AOC series to be a compelling option because of its speed and dependability.

Meet the General Manager

Eric Liu is the General Manager of Fast Photonics USA.

“Our team has many years of experience in chip and device package engineering for the optical communication industry.”


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