400G Hybrid Optical Interconnect Solution— Next-Generation Replacement for Traditional 400G AOC

The 400G QSFP-DD Hybrid VR8-AOC from FIBERSTAMP harnesses our patented Hybrid Active Optical Cable (Hybrid AOC) technology, delivering a next-generation interconnect solution that outperforms traditional DSP-centric active optical cables in power, latency, and cost efficiency.

By applying DSP to only half of the optical channels and combining industry-proven LPO/LRO design concepts with advanced system-level signal alignment, the Hybrid architecture achieves an ideal balance between energy efficiency, performance, and deployment flexibility:
HYBRID = (LTO + LRO) / 2

Key Benefits

  • Ultra-Low Power Consumption: ~6.6 W, ~20%–25% lower than traditional 400G AOCs.
  • Extended Reach: Up to 30 m on OM3 and 50 m on OM4 multimode fiber (with KP4-FEC), ideal for high-density data center links.
  • Reduced Latency: Nearly 50% lower link latency versus conventional DSP-based AOCs.
  • Superior Signal Integrity: Designed for pre-FEC BER of E-7/E-8 on OM4 50 m links, ensuring reliable high-speed performance.
  • Cost-Effective Scaling: Enhanced design yields significant overall cost savings compared to conventional solutions.

The Hybrid VR8-AOC is optimized for high-density 400G data center interconnects, offering a practical upgrade path from conventional 400G active optical cables. Its innovative architecture achieves a superior balance of transmission performance, power efficiency, and implementation cost, enabling efficient and scalable network deployments without compromising reliability.

About FIBERSTAMP

As an Open Optical Network Mail Carrier, FIBERSTAMP is committed to providing global users with Economic, Professional and Efficient Open Optical Network Solutions. The current main products cover 25G/50G/100G/200G/400G/800G optical transceiver modules, Active Optical Cables (AOCs) and Direct Attached Cables (DACs), 100G/200G/400G coherent optical modules and UHD video transmission products. Meanwhile, through long-term deep digging in new technology, FIBERSTAMP is rapidly evolving to the promising era of 1600G and CPO based on Silicon Photonics!