Surging Demand for 800G Optical Transceivers Driven by Global AI Data Center Boom
December 12, 2024
AI data center racks filled with optical modules + SkyOptics 800G QSFP-DD product close-up
Line chart showing 2024 optical module market growth projections
According to LightCounting’s latest report, global procurement of optical modules for AI data centers surged by 45% YoY in 2024, with 800G products accounting for over 30% of demand. SkyOptics has delivered bulk orders of its mature 800G QSFP-DD/OSFP solutions to leading clients in North America and Asia-Pacific, supporting low-power, high-density AI computing clusters.
Geographical Trends: The strong demand from North America and the Asia-Pacific region, as highlighted by SkyOptics' deliveries, indicates that these are key geographical areas driving the adoption of high-speed optical interconnects for AI.
the optical module market is experiencing rapid growth and technological advancements driven by the demanding requirements of AI data centers. The shift towards higher speeds, lower power consumption, and innovative integration technologies like silicon photonics and co-packaged optics will continue to shape the industry landscape in the coming years.