POET Technologies Inc., a prominent designer and manufacturer of highly-integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks, has announced plans to conduct live demonstrations of its two leading external light source products at the upcoming Optical Fiber Communications Conference. The event is scheduled to take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from March 16 to 19, 2026.
Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovations
The company's executive management team and engineers will be present at Booth No. 339 during the exhibition, where they will engage with customers and industry analysts. This presentation aims to highlight POET's latest advancements in photonics technology, specifically tailored for AI applications and high-bandwidth data communications.
POET Blazar: A Revolutionary Hybrid Laser
The first product to be demonstrated is the POET Blazar, a groundbreaking external light source solution that embodies the company's mission of "semiconductorization of photonics." This highly integrated hybrid laser is designed to power both co-packaged optics and chip-to-chip, light-based data communications links.
Since its initial private showcase at last year's OFC Conference, Blazar has undergone significant advancements. It offers a viable alternative to traditional DFB laser-based solutions by utilizing wafer-level chip-scale technology, which reduces costs, enhances scalability, improves reliability, and increases the effective supply of Indium Phosphide.
During the demonstration, POET plans to showcase Blazar's high output power and multi-wavelength capabilities. Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, POET's Executive Chairman and CEO, emphasized the product's impact, stating, "Blazar solidifies POET's position as an industry leader in photonics because it proves our focus on constant innovation is resulting in products the industry needs. Blazar makes AI connectivity much more affordable thanks to an architecture that reduces costs and increases scale and manufacturing efficiency."
POET Starlight: Next-Generation Light Source
Alongside Blazar, POET will unveil the next generation of its first external light source solution, known as POET Starlight. The demonstration will feature a compact engine solution equipped with eight-channel high-power lasers operating at multiple wavelengths.
Starlight will be integrated into a working optical engine to illustrate its commercial applicability to the industry-standard ELSFP module. Raju Kankipati, POET's Chief Revenue Officer, commented on the product's relevance, saying, "Starlight is gaining traction in the industry because of the large demand for more compute power for AI applications. We are excited to reveal the advancements we have made to our latest version of Starlight that achieves advanced packaging and lower cost needed for chip-to-chip data communication links."
Industry Recognition and Awards
In addition to the product demonstrations, POET representatives will attend a ceremony to accept the Elite Score award at the Lightwave Innovations Reviews reception on March 16. This recognition is for POET Teralight, the company's award-winning line of 1.6Tbps transmit and receive optical engines.
In February, Lightwave Innovation Reviews announced that its judges had awarded POET Teralight a score of 4.5, one of the highest among winning entries. This accolade underscores POET's commitment to excellence and innovation in the photonics sector.
The OFC Conference serves as a critical platform for POET to showcase its technological advancements and reinforce its leadership in the optical engines market, particularly for AI-driven applications.
