Coherent Unveils Revolutionary 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO Solution for High-Speed Data Transmission

COHERENT ANNOUNCES GENERAL AVAILABILITY OF INDUSTRY-FIRST 100G ZR QSFP28 DCO WITH HIGH OPTICAL OUTPUT

San Jose, CA - March 25, 2023 - Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHR), a leading provider of high-performance optical components and subsystems, today announced the general availability of its industry-first 100G ZR QSFP28 DCO (Directly Connectable Optical) transceiver. This breakthrough product offers a high optical output power of +14.5 dBm, making it the highest power density transceiver on the market.

The Coherent 100G ZR QSFP28 DCO is designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed, high-density interconnects in data centers, hyperscale data centers, and other high-bandwidth applications. The transceiver's high optical output power enables longer reach and higher reliability, making it an ideal solution for 100G and 400G Ethernet applications.

"We are thrilled to bring this innovative technology to the market, addressing the pressing need for higher optical power in high-density data centers," said Dr. Ahmed Houssein, Vice President of Products at Coherent. "Our 100G ZR QSFP28 DCO sets a new standard for power density and performance, enabling our customers to build more efficient and reliable networks."

The Coherent 100G ZR QSFP28 DCO is available now, with quantities and pricing available upon request. For more information, please visit our website at www.coherent.com.

About Coherent, Inc.

Coherent, Inc. is a leading provider of high-performance optical components and subsystems for the communications, industrial, and consumer markets. The company's products include laser sources, optical amplifiers, and photonic integrated circuits, which enable high-speed data transmission, high-power processing, and advanced sensing applications. Coherent is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit our website at www.coherent.com.