Coherent (COHR.US) launches PhotonLink integrated optical platform, targeting next-generation AI data centers.

Coherent (COHR.US) announced on Monday the launch of its integrated optical platform, PhotonLink. The platform enables customers to obtain individual components and complete optical assemblies through a single partner, helping to simplify system design, streamline qualification processes, and reduce the complexity of integrating technologies from multiple suppliers. PhotonLink brings together Coherent's broad portfolio of critical photonic technologies, along with precision assembly and testing capabilities, aiming to provide complete optical solutions for next-generation AI data centers. The company said the platform supports co-packaged optics (CPO), near-packaged optics (NPO), and emerging chip-to-chip interconnects. Coherent's vertically integrated capabilities span compound semiconductor materials, lasers, optical devices, and specialty optical fiber, and extend to final assembly and testing. Coherent CEO Jim Anderson said: "AI's next leap forward requires more than faster chipsit requires entirely new ways of connecting them. Customers need complete optical solutions, not just individual components. Coherent is uniquely positioned to integrate key technologies, assemble and test finished components, and manufacture at scale. PhotonLink is applying this capability to next-generation AI infrastructure." As of Monday's U.S. stock market close, Coherent rose 1.31% to $321.52. The stock has gained 74% year to date.