# Applied Optoelectronics receives first volume order for 1.6T transceivers

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) received its first volume order for 1.6T data center transceivers from a major hyperscale customer, valued at over $200 million. Shipments are expected to begin in Q3 2026 and complete in Q4 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-03-09
- Where: United States
- Value: $200.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: 1.6T data center transceivers
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Applied Optoelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/15398.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/3/9/3251675/9986/en/aoi-receives-first-volume-order-of-1-6t-data-center-transceivers-from-major-hyperscale-customer.html), 2026-03-09: "The initial order from this long-time customer totaling more than $200 million, is expected to return this customer to its previous status as a 10%+ customer for AOI"

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