The USFP standard is the first to support 400 Gb/s per lane, allowing developers to connect more compute resources to a single switch without adding network tiers. To ensure scalability, Nvidia maintains support for both pluggable and co-packaged optics, a strategy that extends the operational runway for component suppliers including AAOI, Coherent, and Lumentum.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Nvidia and Cisco Tap Amphenol and TE Connectivity for USFP Optics
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A new hardware alliance aims to scale AI factories by providing 4x the bandwidth density of current networking components. Nvidia and Cisco are collaborating with Amphenol and TE Connectivity to establish a multi-source ecosystem around the USFP pluggable optics form factor. These modules now support a maximum capacity of 12.8 Tb/s per module and offer a 1.3x improvement in energy efficiency over existing 200 Gb/s-per-lane standards.
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