POET and Lessengers Collaborate on 800G DR8 Transceivers

POET Technologies Inc. has partnered with South Korea's Lessengers to develop 800G DR8 transceivers for AI and hyperscale data centers, announced in a press release. The collaboration will integrate POET's Infinity transmit and receive optical engines with Lessengers' Direct Optical Wiring technology, aiming to provide a cost-effective solution for these markets.

The transceivers are expected to be available for customer review in the second half of 2025. This partnership highlights the companies' commitment to advancing optical technology solutions, with both firms showcasing their innovations at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference in San Francisco.