Coherent Corp. announced on March 18, 2026 that it will showcase an expanded suite of indium‑phosphide (InP) technologies at the upcoming OFC 2026 conference in Los Angeles. The company will present a 400 mW high‑power continuous‑wave laser for co‑packaged optics, 200 Gbit/s external‑modulated‑laser (EML) solutions for 1.6 T transceivers, differential EMLs enabling 400 Gbit/s per lane for emerging 3.2 T pluggables, and high‑speed 200 G and 400 G photodiodes. In addition, Coherent will highlight nano‑integrated tunable laser assemblies (nITLA), 800 G and 1.6 T IQ modulators, and other optical sub‑assemblies that together form a complete InP‑enabled solution set.
The announcement underscores Coherent’s strategy to scale its 6‑inch InP production across its Sherman, Texas; Järfälla, Sweden; and Zürich, Switzerland facilities. By expanding its manufacturing footprint, the company aims to meet the surging demand for high‑speed optical components in AI data‑center and high‑performance computing networks. The portfolio breadth—spanning lasers, modulators, photodiodes, and integrated subsystems—positions Coherent to serve multiple customer architectures, from silicon photonics to VCSEL‑based solutions, and to capture a larger share of the AI infrastructure buildout.
The expanded InP portfolio enhances Coherent’s competitive moat by providing end‑to‑end capabilities that rival external suppliers, potentially driving higher margins and stronger customer lock‑in in a market where supply constraints and AI demand are converging. The product showcase signals the company’s readiness to deliver next‑generation optical solutions that support the next wave of AI workloads, marking a significant operational milestone for Coherent.
OFC 2026 is scheduled for March 2026 in Los Angeles, and the announcement marks a major operational milestone for Coherent as it prepares to demonstrate its expanded InP technology lineup at the conference.
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