Next-gen active optics: OSFP 1.6T • Co-packaged optics • Silicon photonics • LPO

High-speed optical transceivers • Silicon photonics • CPO • 1.6T modules
Engineered in Europe, manufactured in Africa for global AI & telecom infrastructure

BlazingFast Photonics delivers end-to-end active optical solutions: 100G to 1.6T transceivers, laser drivers, TIAs, DFB lasers, VCSEL arrays, optical modulators, silicon photonic engines, co-packaged optics (CPO), linear drive pluggable optics (LPO), and OSFP modules. We serve hyperscale data centers, AI/ML clusters, 5G transport, and metro networks across Africa and beyond.

6+ Years of Innovation
320+ Product Variants
24+ Countries Served
98.9% On-Time Delivery

Complete Active Optical Portfolio

From 100G to 1.6T transceivers, laser drivers, TIAs, silicon photonics and co-packaged optics

High-Speed Optical Transceivers

Hot-pluggable modules from SFP28 to OSFP, covering 100G, 400G, 800G and 1.6T for data center and transport applications.

  • OSFP 1.6T / 800G modules
  • QSFP-DD / QSFP56 series
  • Low-power linear drive options
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Laser Drivers & TIA

High-gain transimpedance amplifiers and laser diode drivers for 50G/100G PAM4 and coherent optics, optimized for linear drive.

  • DML/EML drivers up to 100G
  • Low-noise TIAs with AGC
  • Linear pluggable optics (LPO) ready
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DFB Lasers & Optical Modulators

Distributed feedback lasers (CWDM/DWDM), electro-absorption modulators, and high-bandwidth InP modulators for coherent and direct-detect links.

  • 1310nm/1550nm DFB chips
  • Thin-film lithium niobate modulators
  • High extinction ratio >40dB
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VCSEL Arrays & Engines

High-speed vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser arrays for short-reach multimode optics, ideal for 200G/400G SR and active optical cables.

  • 850nm VCSEL 4x50G/100G arrays
  • Integrated photodetectors
  • Low BER for AI clusters
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Silicon Photonics & Co-packaged Optics

Integrated SiPho engines, co-packaged optics (CPO) with electronic ICs, and linear drive pluggable optics for power-efficient AI scaling.

  • CPO 3.2T optical engines
  • LPO transceivers (low power)
  • 2.5D/3D hybrid integration
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OSFP Series & 1.6T Modules

OSFP form factor modules supporting 800G and 1.6T aggregate rates, featuring PAM4 DSP or linear drive for next-gen switch platforms.

  • OSFP 1.6T (16x100G)
  • OSFP 800G (8x100G) DR8/2xFR4
  • Thermally optimized housing
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Deployment Environments

From AI clusters and hyperscale data centers to 5G xHaul and long-haul networks

Hyperscale Data Centers

1.6T OSFP modules, silicon photonics, and CPO for spine-leaf architectures and interconnects.

1.6T Ethernet LPO Co-packaged optics

AI/ML Clusters

Ultra-low latency VCSEL arrays and linear-drive transceivers for GPU-to-GPU connectivity.

NVLink optics 400G SR4 HPC interconnects

5G & Mobile Transport

DWDM DFB lasers, tunable transceivers for midhaul/fronthaul, and ruggedized modules.

25G SFP28 50G PAM4 Tunable optics

Metro & Long-Haul

Coherent optical modules, high-power modulators, and EDFA-ready transceivers.

400G ZR Coherent DSP CFP2-DCO

Enterprise & Campus

Multirate transceivers, VCSEL based AOCs, and fiber channel modules for SAN.

32G FC 10G/25G Ethernet Active optical cables

RF-over-Fiber & Satellite

Linear DFB lasers, high-sensitivity TIAs for analog optical links and satcom.

L-band links Low phase noise External modulation
BlazingFast Photonics optical assembly line in Nairobi

About BlazingFast Photonics

EU engineering – African manufacturing & integration hub

BlazingFast Photonics (BLAZINGFAST) delivers premium active optical infrastructure: high-speed transceivers (100G to 1.6T), silicon photonic engines, laser drivers, TIAs, DFB/VCSEL components, co-packaged optics, and linear drive pluggable modules. We serve cloud operators, AI innovators, telecom carriers, and system integrators across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our R&D center in Wrocław (Poland) designs cutting-edge silicon photonics and CPO architectures, while our state-of-the-art assembly and testing facility in Tatu City, Nairobi (Kenya) ensures fast lead times, localized inventory, and technical support for African projects. All products comply with IEEE 802.3, OIF, MSA standards, and Telcordia GR-468.

ISO 9001:2024 & ISO 14001 certified
CE / RoHS / REACH / COC compliant
Member of OIF, CPO Alliance & AFRINIC
Over 320 active optical product variants

Industry Insights

Deep dives into OSFP 1.6T, silicon photonics design, CPO integration, LPO advantages, and coherent technologies

2025 Jun 19

How to use optical port and optical module

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2025 Jun 18

Why isn t the optical module integrated into the optical port

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2025 Jun 17

Improvements to Optical Fiber Communication Experiments

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Optical Module Single-Mode Dual-Wire

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2025 Jun 13

Extending the range of single-mode optical modules

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2025 Jun 09

Tensile Test of Optical Cable Junction Box

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2025 Jun 08

Stripping of the pigtail of the optical cable

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2025 Jun 08

What is the purpose of a 100G 400G optical module

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2025 Jun 08

Samtec optical modules

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2025 Jun 06

The function of the optical power meter is not

The power meter does not evaluate signal quality, dispersion, reflections, or error rates. It measures only total received optical energy within the detector's acceptance bandwidth. optical power is a necessary condition for link operation, but never a sufficient condition for. An optical power mete

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2025 Jun 02

Active Optical Cable PAM4

This AOC utilizes PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level) modulation technology, effectively doubling the data throughput compared to traditional NRZ modulation without increasing bandwidth requirements. Siemon's 50G per lane PAM4 Ethernet or InfiniBandTM OSFP Active Optical Cable assemblies (AOCs

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Our photonics engineers deliver future-ready active infrastructure — from OSFP 1.6T modules and silicon photonics engines to complete CPO integration — aligned with your power, density, and cost targets.

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