Taihan Optical Communication Signs Second Supply Contract for Optical Cables Worth KRW 35.5 Billion for U.S. AI Data Centers

Taihan Optical Communication, a specialist in optical communication cables, announced on June 16 that it has signed a second supply contract worth USD 23.68 million (approximately KRW 35.5 billion) for 864-core ultra-high fiber count optical cables destined for hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the United States.

This is an additional delivery following the first order in February valued at USD 3.78 million (approximately KRW 5.6 billion), and the products will be supplied through Taihan Optical Communication's U.S. subsidiary, TFO America. The company plans to manufacture all of the 864-core optical cables at its domestic production base and deliver them accordingly. As a result, the total supply volume for hyperscale data center optical cables, including the first batch, has expanded to USD 27.44 million (approximately KRW 41.1 billion), with deliveries scheduled from next month through the end of next year.

Hyperscale AI data centers require real-time processing of data between massive graphics processing unit (GPU) clusters and servers, making the construction of low-latency, high-capacity networks essential. Accordingly, ultra-high fiber count optical cables, which maximize transmission capacity within limited space, are gaining significant attention.

Taihan Optical Communication’s 864-core optical cable is an ultra-high fiber count product that accommodates a total of 864 optical fibers within a single cable, offering a higher circuit capacity in the same space compared to conventional 144-core or 288-core products. When combined with dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology, different wavelengths of light can be transmitted through a single fiber, thereby increasing transmission capacity and enabling stable handling of ultra-large traffic volumes.

The company plans to accelerate its expansion into the North American market with this second supply deal. By leveraging the sales network of its U.S. subsidiary and the manufacturing capabilities of its headquarters, Taihan Optical Communication aims to enhance its responsiveness to demand and further strengthen its revenue base in North America.

A representative from Taihan Optical Communication stated, "This second supply contract is significant as it once again demonstrates the quality and supply capability of our 864-core optical cables following the first shipment. With the rapid increase in demand for North American DCI infrastructure driven by the spread of AI and cloud services, we will use this reference to further expand our supply of ultra-high fiber count optical cables and gradually strengthen our position in the global optical communication infrastructure market."

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