Samtec To Exhibit At OFC 2026, Participate In OIF Interoperability Demo

See Samtec products in South Hall booth# 1101 as well as at the OIF booth# 2017 as part of the OIF Interoperability Demo.

Samtec, Inc., the service leader in the connector industry, will be demonstrating next-generation, high-performance optical and copper interconnect solutions in South Hall booth #1101 at the upcoming OFC exhibition (March 17-19 at Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA).

Samtec Networking Solutions in Booth #1101
Samtec high-speed interconnects are well suited for use in high-performance designs such as AI/high-performance computing, medical, test & measurement, and FPGA applications. This year at OFC, Samtec will showcase demonstrations that incorporate leading-edge Si-Fly HD CPX Co-Packaged Systems and Si-Fly HD backplane for optical and copper applications up to 448 Gbps, including silicon and optical engines from multiple partners; FireBlade OCP OAI EXP Module; Halo next-gen optical system and FireFly mid-board optical transceivers; and the Bulls Eye BE130 high-performance test system for 448 Gbps.

OIF Interoperability Demo
On the exhibit floor at OFC 2026, OIF’s interoperability showcase (booth #2017) serves as a vendor proving ground, translating implementation agreements (IAs) into working, repeatable interoperability so operators can reduce integration risk, maintain sourcing flexibility and move from innovation to deployment with greater confidence. This year’s demonstrations will feature collaboration in four critical technology areas: 400ZR, 800ZR, Multi-Span Coherent Optics, Multi-Core Fiber (MCF) and IP/Optical Controllers; Common Electrical I/O (CEI) CEI-448G and CEI-224G; Co-Packaging; Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) and Energy Efficient Interfaces (EEI).

Samtec’s products will be included in the CEI interoperability as well as the EEI and Co-Packaging demonstrations. As part of the OIF Interoperability Demo, Samtec’s Bulls Eye ISI Evaluation Board offers numerous variable length signal paths with known loss profiles beyond 130 GHz. When combined with Bulls Eye High-Performance Test System, the combined solution offers an easy-to-use test platform for easy validation and verification of high-speed SerDes and evaluating and demonstrating 224 Gbps PAM4 and 448 Gbps signal performance.

Si-Fly HD co-packaged and near-chip systems provide the highest density 224 Gbps PAM4 solution in today's market. Electrically pluggable CPC and CPO (known as CPX) are achievable on a 95 mm x 95 mm or smaller substrate using Samtec's SFCM connector. The SFCM mounts directly to the package substrate and is pluggable with Samtec's SFCC cable assembly or an optical cable assembly of your choosing. 224/448 Gbps prototypes are demonstrated within the CEI and EEI demonstrations.

More Information
Contact Samtec’s technical experts at South Hall Booth 1101, www.samtec.com/kits or kitsandboards@samtec.com

For more information on Samtec’s optical products, visit www.samtec.com/optics.

For a video demonstration of Samtec’s Si-Fly HD CPX, visit Samtec's YouTube Channel.

About OIF
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. For more information, visit https://www.oiforum.com/meetings-events/oif-ofc-2026/

About Samtec, Inc.
Samtec is a $1B global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. Samtec delivers next-generation, high-quality interconnect solutions for the datacom, telecommunications, computer, semiconductor, medical, industrial, automotive, and instrumentation industries, among others. For more information, visit http://www.samtec.com.