What happened
Huagong Technology's subsidiary Huagong Zhengyuan has announced that it will demonstrate its 100G SFP112 optical module live at CIOE 2026.
The module is aimed at 5G-A/6G wireless fronthaul and high-bandwidth Ethernet data interconnection, and is positioned as the world's smallest 100G optical module solution.
The SFP112 package maintains compatibility with the SFP+ MSA standard, according to the preview.
Why it matters
Compared with conventional QSFP28 designs, the SFP112 form factor allows more 100G ports to fit in the same panel space, improving port density and total bandwidth while reducing power consumption and cost.
For next-generation wireless fronthaul, a smaller package could help equipment vendors pack more capacity into space-constrained network elements.
Its compatibility with the SFP+ MSA may smooth adoption by leveraging existing interface standards.
Key facts
Huagong Zhengyuan will debut the 100G SFP112 optical module at CIOE 2026.
The module targets 5G-A/6G wireless fronthaul and high-bandwidth Ethernet interconnects.
SFP112 is compatible with SFP+ MSA and offers higher density and lower power/cost than QSFP28.
What to watch next
Whether the 100G SFP112 module moves from preview to volume deployment by the time CIOE 2026 opens.
How network equipment makers respond to the SFP112 form factor as a higher-density alternative to QSFP28.