Smartoptics Group AS

Regulatory Filings • Apr 1, 2025

Smartoptics launches the dual DCP-802 transponder for scalable 800G networking

Smartoptics launches the dual DCP-802 transponder for scalable 800G networking

Oslo, Norway - April 1, 2025 - Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical

networking solutions, today announced the launch of the new DCP-802 transponder.

The dual 400G/800G transponder is designed to maximize the potential of 800ZR

technology for flexible and cost-efficient network scaling.

The DCP-802 transponder enables 800G networking in a compact form factor,

significantly reducing power consumption and latency. It supports 1:1

transponder mode for direct conversion to DWDM. With support for 800G breakout,

a single connection can be split into two 400G links (2×400G) or eight 100G

links (8×100G) to maximize fiber utilization. This optimizes cost per bit for

communication service providers, enterprises and internet exchanges.

The DCP-802 is designed for three use cases:

· 1:1 transponder mode: Convert 800G, 400G or 100G gray signals to coherent

DWDM.

· Get more out of switches and routers with 800G breakout: Extend the life of

100G/400G ports with increased capacity or break out 800G ports into multiple

lower-rate links for broader compatibility.

· Enable signal hand-off with performance monitoring: Use the transponder's

demarcation point to measure performance before handing off the signal to

another system.

The dual 400G/800G transponder features two client ports supporting a flexible

range of QSFP-DD transceiver types. On the line side, it supports coherent DWDM

400G and 800G modulation formats, with optional Layer 1 encryption for easily

securing data in transit.

To optimize capacity and reach for specific network needs, the transponder

supports programmable line rates from 100G to 800G in small increments. These

flexible data rates are made possible with cutting-edge technologies such as

dynamically adjusting modulation and constellation shaping.

"The DCP-802 transponder is a key addition to our 800G portfolio along with our

800G-capable open line systems, ROADMs, and transceivers. One of the biggest

drivers for 800G is maximizing cost efficiency with breakout, and our first 800G

transponder is purpose-built for this need. True to our smart design principles,

it enhances cost efficiency and simplifies network architectures with its

compact form factor and flexible support for pluggable optics. We look forward

to helping customers make the most of 800G with the DCP-802," says Kent

Lidström, CTO Smartoptics.

The DCP-802 is planned to be available for the first deliveries to the market in

Q3 2025.

For more information please contact:

Magnus Grenfeldt

CEO

Smartoptics

+46 73-366 88 77

E-mail: magnus.grenfeldt@smartoptics.com

About Smartoptics

Smartoptics provides innovative optical networking solutions and devices for the

new era of open networking. Our customer base includes thousands of enterprises,

governments, cloud providers, Internet exchanges as well as cable and telecom

operators. We have an open networking approach in everything we do which allows

our customers to break unwanted vendor lock-in, remain flexible and minimize

costs. Our solutions are used in metro and regional network applications that

increasingly rely on data center services and specifications. Smartoptics is a

Scandinavian company founded in 2006. We partner with leading technology and

network solution providers such as Brocade, Cisco and Dell and have a global

reach through more than 100 business partners.

For additional information about Smartoptics, please visit

https://smartoptics.com/