L2 · Optical Modules
Optical Modules — Frequently Asked Questions
The interconnect layer that shapes every AI training cluster.
What is the Optical Modules topic on aiinframap?
Optical Modules sits on layer L2 of the AI physical-infrastructure stack. QSFP-DD vs OSFP, 400G/800G/1.6T form-factor economics, and the supplier landscape (Coherent, Lumentum, Innolight, Eoptolink) that decides every AI fabric build.
How big is the Optical Modules market?
Market size estimate is generated by the market module and may not yet be populated for this topic. See /topic/optical-modules/market when available.
Who are the top companies in Optical Modules?
aiinframap currently tracks 23 active companies in this topic. Names include: Broadcom Inc., Lumentum Holdings Inc., Innolight Technology, Coherent Corp., Generac. Full list: /topic/optical-modules/companies.
What aiinframap tools exist for Optical Modules?
Engineer-facing decision tools: QSFP-DD vs OSFP, 400G vs 800G Economics, Coherent vs Lumentum, DWDM Spacing Calculator. Live at /tools/<layer>/<slug> with companion JSON APIs at /api/v1/tools/...
How does aiinframap track companies in Optical Modules?
Companies are tracked through five evidence axes — talent signals (job postings + specialties), business signals (funding / partnerships), product launches, capex disclosures, and customer wins. See /topic/optical-modules/companies for the active company set and /topic/optical-modules/strategy for the synthesised outlook.
Where is Optical Modules headed in the next 12 months?
Strategic outlook is generated by the strategy module. See /topic/optical-modules/strategy for the current narrative and inflection-point watch list.
How fresh is aiinframap data on Optical Modules?
Business + talent signals refresh daily via SEC EDGAR / LinkedIn / Greenhouse / Crunchbase collectors. Business modules regenerate weekly. Last-updated timestamps are visible on every public page.
Can I get this data via API?
Yes — JSON endpoints: /api/v1/topics/optical-modules (topic-level), /api/v1/companies/<slug> (per-company), /api/v1/tools/<layer>/<slug> (per-tool). All free, no auth required, cacheable.
Where can I get weekly updates on Optical Modules?
aiinframap Weekly newsletter ships every Friday with topic-specific lead stories, top signals, and hiring radar. Subscribe at /weekly.