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200G AOC
C-LIGHT independently developed 100G AOC active optical cable complies with IEEE 802.3bm/ba for communication protocol, SFF-8636 for interface protocol, QSFP28 MSA for packaging protocol, and the product transmission distance is between 0.5m and 30m. 100G AOC high-speed cables are mainly used in data center computer rooms, high-performance computing, and storage area networks. C-LIGHT has accumulated more than 15 years of experience in optical communications, and its products are compatible with more than 100 mainstream brands of switches. In addition, we also provide 100G AOC active optical cables in stock and support customized services to ensure that customers can enjoy the original factory is after-sales support and effectively reduce customers operating costs.
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200G AOC Active Optical Cable for AI Data Centers, HPC and High-Speed Ethernet Networks

Form FactorPart No.Fiber TypeData RateWavelengthDistanceConnectorTemperatureNote
200G QSFP-DD - 200G QSFP-DDCLQD2-QD2AOC-xxMMF200G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
200G QSFP56- 200G QSFP56CLQ56-Q56AOC-xxMMF200G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
200G QSFP56- 2X100G QSFP56CLQ56-2xQ56AOC-xxMMF200G/ 100G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
200G QSFP-DD- 8X25G SFP28CLQD2-8xS28AOC-xxMMF200G/25G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
200G QSFP56- 2X100G QSFP56CLQ56-2xQ56AOC-xxMMF200G/ 100G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
200G OSFP56- 2X 100G QSFP56CLOP2-2xQ56AOC-xxMMF200G/ 100G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
2x200G QSFP56- 2x200G QSFP56CL2xQ56-2xQ56AOC-xxMMF2*200G/2*200G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.
200G QSFP56 to 2x100G QSFP56CLQ56-2xQ56AOC-xxMMF200G/ 100G850nm1-30M

OM3

Com.

200G AOC Active Optical Cable Overview

C-LIGHT 200G AOC active optical cables are designed for high-bandwidth short-reach connections in data centers, AI computing clusters, high-performance computing systems, and modern Ethernet networks. The active optical design integrates the optical components with the cable assembly, providing a ready-to-use interconnect for high-density equipment.

The 200G AOC family includes QSFP56 and QSFP-DD configurations, together with breakout architectures for connecting 200G ports with lower-speed interfaces. Current product configurations use 850nm multimode optical transmission and support 1m to 30m cable lengths with OM3 fiber.

Based on four-channel PAM4 transmission, the 200G AOC platform provides an efficient approach to short-distance high-speed interconnection while offering lighter cabling and greater installation flexibility than comparable copper-based solutions.

200G AOC Active Optical Cable Key Features

200G PAM4 Transmission

The 200G AOC uses four-channel PAM4 signaling, with each lane operating at 50Gb/s to achieve an aggregated 200Gb/s data rate.

QSFP56 and QSFP-DD Interfaces

The product family provides QSFP56-to-QSFP56 and QSFP-DD-based configurations for different 200G network platforms.

200G to 2x100G Breakout

Breakout configurations allow a single 200G connection to be divided into two 100G links for mixed-speed network architectures.

200G to 8x25G Connectivity

The QSFP-DD to 8xSFP28 configuration provides a high-density connection between one 200G interface and eight 25G ports.

850nm Optical Transmission

The listed product configurations use 850nm optical transmission for short-distance multimode fiber connectivity.

OM3 Multimode Fiber

The current product specifications use OM3 multimode fiber for the standard 1m to 30m cable configurations.

Compact Short-Reach Design

The integrated cable structure is optimized for equipment connections within the same rack or between nearby racks.

InfiniBand HDR Support

The 200G AOC platform can be used in InfiniBand HDR environments as well as compatible Ethernet networking applications.

200G AOC Active Optical Cable Applications

AI Computing Clusters

200G AOCs provide high-bandwidth links between GPU servers, switches, and other computing resources used in AI training and inference environments.

InfiniBand HDR Networks

Compatible 200G configurations can support HDR InfiniBand interconnects used in high-performance computing and accelerated computing systems.

Server-to-Switch Links

The active optical cable provides a practical short-distance connection between high-speed server ports and network switches.

Switch-to-Switch Interconnection

200G AOCs can be deployed between compatible switching platforms where high bandwidth is required over a relatively short physical distance.

Data Center Rack Connectivity

Short cable lengths make the product suitable for connections between equipment located within the same rack or in adjacent rack positions.

HPC Cluster Networking

High-performance computing environments can use 200G optical links to move large volumes of data between compute and networking resources.

100G Migration and Breakout

200G-to-2x100G configurations provide a practical way to connect new 200G uplinks with existing or lower-speed 100G interfaces.

25G Server Aggregation

The 200G-to-8x25G configuration can aggregate multiple 25G connections toward a higher-capacity network interface.

Why Choose C-LIGHT 200G AOC Active Optical Cable?

Efficient 200G Interconnect

The four-lane PAM4 architecture provides 200Gb/s bandwidth in a compact active optical cable assembly.

Flexible Breakout Architecture

200G-to-100G and 200G-to-25G configurations allow the same product family to address different network topologies and migration requirements.

Suitable for AI and HPC

Support for Ethernet and InfiniBand HDR makes the product relevant to both conventional data center networking and accelerated computing environments.

Lightweight Optical Cabling

Compared with copper-based high-speed connections, active optical cables can provide a lighter cable assembly and greater flexibility for dense rack deployments.

Short-Reach Optimization

The standard 1m to 30m product range focuses on the short-distance connections commonly found inside modern data centers.

Multiple Interface Options

QSFP56 and QSFP-DD configurations allow customers to match the AOC with different 200G equipment platforms.

Compatibility Validation

C-LIGHT states that its AOC products undergo compatibility validation across mainstream network equipment platforms before shipment.

Customized Interconnect Solutions

C-LIGHT can provide customized AOC configurations according to connector combination, cable length, network architecture, and equipment compatibility requirements.

200G AOC Active Optical Cable FAQ

Q1. What is a 200G AOC?

A 200G AOC is an active optical cable designed to provide 200Gb/s short-distance network connectivity with optical components integrated into the cable assembly.

Q2. What modulation technology does the 200G AOC use?

The C-LIGHT 200G AOC uses four-channel PAM4 transmission, with each optical lane operating at 50Gb/s.

Q3. Which interfaces are available?

The product family includes 200G QSFP56 and 200G QSFP-DD configurations, together with several breakout options.

Q4. Does C-LIGHT provide 200G to 100G breakout AOC?

Yes. The product family includes 200G-to-2x100G configurations for connecting a 200G interface with two 100G interfaces.

Q5. Is a 200G to 25G breakout version available?

Yes. C-LIGHT lists a QSFP-DD to 8xSFP28 configuration for 200G-to-8x25G connectivity.

Q6. What wavelength and fiber are used?

The current standard product configurations use 850nm optical transmission over OM3 multimode fiber.

Q7. What cable lengths are available?

The current product specifications list 1m to 30m cable lengths for the 200G AOC configurations.

Q8. Can the 200G AOC be used with InfiniBand?

Yes. C-LIGHT specifies compatibility with InfiniBand HDR in addition to supported Ethernet applications.

200G AOC Active Optical Cable Solution Summary

C-LIGHT 200G AOC active optical cables provide a compact and flexible interconnect solution for AI data centers, HPC systems, InfiniBand HDR networks, and high-speed Ethernet infrastructure. With QSFP56 and QSFP-DD interfaces, four-channel PAM4 transmission, 850nm multimode optics, OM3 fiber, and 200G breakout options for 100G and 25G connectivity, the product family supports both direct 200G links and mixed-speed network architectures. The integrated active optical design is particularly suitable for dense short-reach connections where bandwidth, cable flexibility, and deployment efficiency are important.

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