The 1.6T OSFP224 DR8 PHO module features FIBERSTAMP’s patented HYBRID architecture, supporting both VCSEL-based and silicon photonics–based implementations. By utilizing only half of the DSP channels compared to traditional full-DSP designs, the HYBRID architecture delivers lower power consumption, reduced latency, and improved system efficiency for next-generation AI and data center networks.

Inspired by LPO/LRO design methodologies and enhanced through system-level signal alignment, the HYBRID approach offers a balanced and scalable alternative, combining linear-drive efficiency with selective DSP functionality:

HYBRID = (LTO + LRO) / 2

Key Benefits:

• Lower Power, Lower Latency: Optimized DSP usage significantly reduces power draw and end-to-end latency
• System-Level Optimization: Improved signal integrity for large-scale AI and DC deployments
• Cost-Efficient Scaling: Reduced BOM and operational costs for 800G and 1.6T networks

Target Applications:

• Heterogeneous Network Architectures with Reduced Gearbox Dependency

• 800G AI & Data Center Interconnects

• 1.6T AI Clusters and Hyperscale Data Centers

As AI computing drives networks into the 1.6T era, hyperscalers are deploying 1.6T OSFP switches and 800G OSFP RHS server NICs to enable all-to-all GPU connectivity using two-layer fat-tree topologies.

FIBERSTAMP’s HYBRID optical solutions are engineered to support this transition with higher efficiency, better scalability, and lower total cost of ownership.