Maximum transmission speed of Huawei optical modules

Huawei optical modules currently support single-wavelength transmission speeds up to 1.2 Tbps, with single-fiber capacities reaching 96 Tbps.

Overview of Huawei Optical Module Speeds

Huawei offers a wide range of optical modules for different applications, including SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, XFP, and CFP form factors, supporting transmission rates from 100 Mbps (FE) up to 100 Gbps (100GE) and beyond for data center and carrier networks . For broadband access, Huawei PON SFP modules support GPON downstream at 2.488 Gbps, XGS-PON at 10 Gbps, and 50G-PON asymmetric rates up to 50 Gbps .

High-Speed Optical Transport

For high-capacity backbone and long-haul networks, Huawei's OptiXtreme series supports adjustable single-wavelength rates from 100G to 600G, with spectrum efficiency of 8 bit/s/Hz . The OSN 9800 M24 flagship product extends this further, supporting single-wavelength transmission up to 1.2 Tbps and a single-fiber capacity of 96 Tbps, making it one of the highest-speed optical modules in the industry . Huawei's DC OptiXtrans DC908 modules provide single-wavelength 200G to 800G solutions for data center interconnects, with long-haul demonstrations achieving 800G transmission over 1,100 km . These modules leverage advanced technologies such as faster-than-Nyquist (FTN) algorithms, channel matching shaping (CMS), and AI-based real-time optimization to maximize transmission performance over long distances .

Key Technologies Enabling High Speeds

• Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) modulators: Increase bandwidth by 50% and reduce power consumption compared to traditional indium phosphide modulators .
• Advanced modulation and coding: Supports flexible adjustment of transmission rates and wavelength spacing.
• Optical-electrical convergence platforms: Enable multi-service transport and smooth evolution to terabit-class networks .

Summary

Huawei optical modules cover a broad spectrum of speeds:

• Access networks (PON SFP modules): 2.488 Gbps to 50 Gbps
• Data center interconnects (QSFP28, DC OptiXtrans): 100G to 800G
• Backbone and long-haul networks (OptiXtreme, OSN 9800 M24): 100G to 1.2 Tbps per wavelength, with single-fiber capacities up to 96 Tbps . These capabilities make Huawei optical modules suitable for ultra-broadband, high-capacity, and intelligent optical networks in enterprise, carrier, and data center environments.