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Lightron has developed a 1.6T-class optical transceiver, completing its product lineup for high-performance optical modules. The optical transceiver is crucial for converting electrical signals to light signals, serving AI and data centers with large-capacity data processing needs.

The new 1.6T OSFP optical module complements Lightron's existing 100G to 400G offerings and targets AI accelerator clusters and high-performance computing environments. The company has leveraged its mass production expertise from supplying optical transceivers for 5G networks to establish a stable production system to meet rising global demand. Lightron aims to expand collaborations with data center operators and AI solution providers to address the evolving demands of the AI and data center markets, anticipating growth starting in 2026.