Lightera Multicore Fiber and Cabling Featured in OIF Interoperability Demonstration at ECOC 2026

MALAGA, Spain, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightera today announced that its Multicore Fiber (MCF) technology is featured in the OIF multi-vendor interoperability demonstration on stand 2126 at ECOC 2026, highlighting continued progress toward practical deployment of Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) technologies.

The demonstration brings together technologies from across the optical ecosystem to show how emerging solutions can operate in multi-vendor environments. Lightera's participation builds on its continued development of MCF technology designed to increase transmission density by enabling multiple optical channels within a single fiber.

"Lightera is pleased to support both the 500-meter and 50 KM MCF demonstrations, utilizing its 4 core, 125 µm clad diameter MCF featuring 40 µm pitch and ITU-T G.657.A2 cores. The Lightera MCF reduces fiber count by 75% compared to conventional SMF, reducing weight and space requirements by up to 4 times. As network capacity requirements continue to grow, industry collaboration will be critical to advancing next-generation optical technologies," said John George, Senior Director, Global Business Development. "This demonstration is an important step in building the ecosystem needed to move Multicore Fiber toward future network deployment."

Lightera continues to advance MCF across fiber design, transmission, connectivity and splicing technologies, working with industry partners to accelerate development of the broader MCF ecosystem.

About OIF Demonstration

OIF Demonstrates Industry-Wide Interoperability at Scale at OFC 2026, Advancing Energy Efficiency, Performance and Capacity for AI-Era Data Center Networks

OIF returns to OFC 2026 with a live, multi-vendor Interoperability Demonstration featuring 40 member companies showcasing how OIF-driven interoperable networking solutions enable scalable, energy-efficient networks for AI-era data center environments. The Demo highlights interoperability across 800ZR, 400ZR, Multi-span Optics, Common Electrical I/O (CEI) CEI-448G, CEI-224G, Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS), Co-Packaging, Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI) and more. Visit OIF at booth #2017. Learn more: https://www.oiforum.com/meetings-events/oif-ofc-2026/

About Lightera

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions. Built on a legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.

With operational headquarters in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera serves customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets.

Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a pioneer in advancing the next generation of infrastructure through integrated solutions in connectivity, information, energy, and mobility, to create a safe, peaceful, and sustainable world.

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