VIAVI to Showcase Breakthrough AI Fabric and Optical Test Advances at OFC 2026

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VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) will showcase AI fabric and optical test advances at OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, March 17–19. Demos include 1.6T Ethernet, silicon photonics, PCIe over optics, automated network test, fiber sensing, hollow-core fiber testing and the DCX-700 optical loss test set.

VIAVI will unveil three new products: INX 700 probe microscopes, a high-density OSFP 1.6T test platform, and a distributed acoustic sensing product with edge AI.

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In the Mar 3 session, VIAV declined 6.53%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -6.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 15 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

The stock moved -6.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite positive produ...

Analysis

The stock moved -6.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite positive product news would have contrasted with prior AI announcements that often produced modest upside moves averaging 3.76%. In that scenario, selling pressure might reflect profit taking after earlier gains or concerns over future capital raises under the effective S-3ASR shelf. Past patterns show some divergences where strong technical showcases did not prevent short-term downside volatility.

Key Figures

Ethernet speed: 1.6T Ethernet Fiber test capacity: 24 fibers OFC 2026 dates: March 17–19, 2026 +4 more

7 metrics

Ethernet speed 1.6T Ethernet Next-generation high-speed Ethernet demonstrations at OFC 2026

Fiber test capacity 24 fibers DCX-700 optical loss test set simultaneous testing capacity

OFC 2026 dates March 17–19, 2026 Optical Fiber Communication 2026 conference schedule

Workshop time 1:30–5:30 PM PT Distributed fiber optic sensing workshop on March 16

Panel time 2:30–3:30 PM PT Lightwave panel on hollow core fiber on March 18

Innovation awards streak 10 years Consecutive years of Lightwave Innovation Awards recognition

Awarded solutions 6 solutions Number of VIAVI solutions receiving Lightwave Innovation Awards

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Mar 02 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 02	6G AI-RAN demo	Positive	+19.0%	Showcased AI-driven 6G RAN control with up to 20% throughput improvement.
Feb 18	AI solutions showcase	Positive	+0.1%	Outlined over 30 AI and 6G solution showcases for MWC Barcelona 2026.
Mar 20	OFC 2025 AI tests	Positive	-0.1%	Highlighted AI infrastructure test solutions and new products at OFC 2025.
Feb 25	AI-RAN collaborations	Positive	-0.7%	Announced broad AI-RAN, 6G and open network collaborations at MWC 2025.
Jan 15	AI RAN tool launch	Positive	+0.5%	Introduced TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator for large-scale RAN digital twins.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

AI-tagged announcements typically generate modest moves averaging 3.76%, with occasional strong upside reactions alongside smaller divergences on similar showcase news.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, VIAVI has repeatedly highlighted AI-centric test and network solutions, from the TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator in Jan 2025 to multiple AI and 6G collaborations at MWC Barcelona 2025 and OFC 2025. Recent AI events in Feb–Mar 2026 focused on AI-driven RAN control and broad AI data center showcases. The OFC 2026 news continues this trajectory by emphasizing AI fabric validation and 1.6T Ethernet test advances for hyperscale environments.

Key Terms

silicon photonics, pcie, hollow-core fiber, distributed acoustic sensing, +2 more

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silicon photonics technical

"Demonstrations will include 1.6T Ethernet, transceiver, connectivity and silicon photonic manufacturing solutions"

Silicon photonics is the technology that uses tiny structures etched into silicon chips to generate, control and detect light for moving data and sensing, essentially putting optical fiber functions onto a computer chip. For investors, it matters because it can dramatically increase data speed and energy efficiency in data centers, telecom networks and advanced sensors, potentially lowering costs and enabling new products much like replacing many metal wires with faster, low-power optical highways.

pcie technical

"solutions, PCIe® over optics, automated network test, and fiber sensing"

PCIe (PCI Express) is a high-speed connection standard used inside computers and servers to link components like graphics cards, storage drives, and network adapters so they can send data quickly to each other. Investors care because faster, more efficient PCIe support can make a product more competitive—think of it as wider, faster highway lanes for data—which affects device performance, upgrade flexibility, manufacturing cost and customer demand.

hollow-core fiber technical

"recently announced hollow-core fiber test solution and DCX-700 optical loss test set"

A hollow-core fiber is a type of optical cable whose center is an empty, air-filled channel that guides light instead of solid glass. Because light travels mostly through air rather than dense material, these fibers can transmit signals with lower loss, less distortion and higher power than conventional fibers—think of a smooth, empty tunnel that lets light rush through with less friction. Investors watch this technology for potential improvements in long-distance communications, data centers, sensing and specialized industrial or medical applications that could create new market opportunities.

distributed acoustic sensing technical

"A new distributed acoustic sensing product with real-time edge-based AI"

Distributed acoustic sensing is a monitoring technology that turns a long fiber-optic cable into a continuous network of vibration sensors by sending laser pulses down the cable and reading tiny changes in the returning light when the ground or structures vibrate. For investors, it matters because it provides real-time, wide-area detection of leaks, pipeline damage, construction activity, earthquakes or drilling events—like turning a fence into a string of motion detectors—helping firms reduce risk, cut inspection costs and protect assets.

edge-based ai technical

"A new distributed acoustic sensing product with real-time edge-based AI and machine learning capabilities"

Edge-based AI is artificial intelligence that runs directly on local devices — like phones, factory sensors, or routers — instead of sending data to remote servers. For investors, it matters because it can lower ongoing cloud costs, speed up decision-making, improve privacy and reliability, and create demand for specialized chips and devices; those shifts can change revenue streams, profit margins, and competitive advantage across hardware, software, and service businesses.

machine learning technical

"product with real-time edge-based AI and machine learning capabilities"

Machine learning is a set of computer programs that learn patterns from large amounts of data and improve their predictions or decisions over time, like a recipe that gets better each time it’s adjusted based on taste tests. For investors it matters because these systems can speed up analysis, spot trends or risks humans might miss, automate routine work, and potentially create competitive advantages or cost savings that affect a company’s performance.

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Demonstrations include 1.6T high-speed Ethernet, silicon photonics, PCIe and fiber sensing solutions

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will  showcase advanced technologies for the validation of next generation AI fabrics at scale at Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2026 from March 17-19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The evolution of AI, security and high-speed photonics have converged to force a change in validation and optimization strategies. Today, the industry requires a comprehensive and AI fabric-aware view of the network. At booth 1239, VIAVI will highlight its latest solutions designed to help customers meet the challenges of modern AI interconnects, ensuring that tightly coupled high-performance systems maintain required throughput, reliability and scalability.

Demonstrations will include 1.6T Ethernet, transceiver, connectivity and silicon photonic manufacturing solutions, PCIe^® over optics, automated network test, and fiber sensing. VIAVI's ONE LabPro and TestCenter platforms for OSI L0-3 traffic generation and analysis will be showcased, alongside the recently announced hollow-core fiber test solution and DCX-700 optical loss test set for testing up to 24 fibers simultaneously.

Highlighting the need for collaboration within the ecosystem, many of these demonstrations will be run in partnership with the Ethernet Alliance and the Fiber Optic Center. Interoperability demonstrations featuring next-gen Ethernet technologies will be presented in collaboration with Amphenol, Celestica and other industry partners.

In addition, three new technologies will be unveiled at OFC 2026:

• New INX™ 700 probe microscopes featuring a more powerful battery system for uninterrupted, automated inspection of single and multifiber connectors. The new models are specifically engineered for hyperscale data centers, where long battery life and inspection speed are critical
• The industry's first high-density OSFP test platform to validate the interoperability, latency and power efficiency for next-generation 1.6T Ethernet infrastructure, delivering full line-rate performance for AI, cloud and hyperscale environments
• A new distributed acoustic sensing product with real-time edge-based AI and machine learning capabilities

On Monday, March 16 from 1:30 – 5:30 PM PT, VIAVI will be hosting a workshop on distributed fiber optic sensing for communication networks and infrastructure applications.

On Wednesday, March 18 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM PT in Expo Theatre II, VIAVI will join a Lightwave panel discussion on how optical technologies such as hollow core fiber redefine data center interconnection (DCI).

OFC 2026 follows shortly after the Lightwave Innovation Awards. For the tenth year in a row, VIAVI's industry and technological leadership were recognized. Six solutions received awards, including the VIAVI ONE LabPro ONE-1600ER, TestCenter 1.6T Platform and A3 400G Appliance, mFVU-3000, DCX 700 and OneExpert Fiber.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What will VIAVI (VIAV) demonstrate at OFC 2026 on March 17–19?

VIAVI will demonstrate 1.6T Ethernet, silicon photonics, PCIe over optics and fiber sensing technologies. According to VIAVI, exhibits include ONE LabPro, TestCenter platforms, hollow-core fiber test solution and the DCX-700 optical loss test set for multi-fiber testing.

What new products is VIAVI (VIAV) unveiling at OFC 2026?

VIAVI is unveiling INX 700 probe microscopes, a high-density OSFP 1.6T test platform, and a distributed acoustic sensing product. According to VIAVI, the new products target hyperscale inspection, 1.6T interoperability testing and edge AI sensing.

When and where is VIAVI hosting a workshop on distributed fiber sensing?

VIAVI will host a distributed fiber optic sensing workshop on March 16, 1:30–5:30 PM PT in Los Angeles. According to VIAVI, the workshop covers sensing for communication networks and infrastructure applications ahead of OFC 2026.

Will VIAVI present on hollow-core fiber at OFC 2026 and when is the panel?

Yes. VIAVI will join a Lightwave panel on hollow-core fiber on March 18, 2:30–3:30 PM PT in Expo Theatre II. According to VIAVI, the panel discusses how hollow-core fiber can redefine data center interconnection.

Which VIAVI test platforms will be showcased for AI interconnect validation?

VIAVI will showcase ONE LabPro and TestCenter platforms for OSI L0–3 traffic generation and analysis. According to VIAVI, these platforms support full line-rate performance testing for AI, cloud and hyperscale environments.

What recent industry recognition did VIAVI (VIAV) receive ahead of OFC 2026?

VIAVI earned six Lightwave Innovation Awards, including recognition for ONE-1600ER, TestCenter 1.6T, A3 400G Appliance, mFVU-3000 and DCX 700. According to VIAVI, this marks the tenth consecutive year of awards.