Coherent expanded its pluggable optical line system (POLS) portfolio with a compact QSFP-form-factor unit offering full C‑band high‑power variable‑gain amplification. The enhanced POLS targets next‑generation 800G ZR/ZR+ coherent modules, supports up to 32 DWDM channels per fiber pair and can carry up to 25.6 Tbps of AI data‑center traffic over 2–200 km links.

2026-09-21

Coherent expanded its pluggable optical line system (POLS) portfolio with a compact QSFP-form-factor unit offering full C‑band high‑power variable‑gain amplification. The enhanced POLS targets next‑generation 800G ZR/ZR+ coherent modules, supports up to 32 DWDM channels per fiber pair and can carry up to 25.6 Tbps of AI data‑center traffic over 2–200 km links.