Penang · Malaysia

Optical module manufacturing, rooted in Penang

A Malaysia-based production operation serving the optical-connectivity needs of AI computing, cloud data centers and telecom networks.

Sont Photonics manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang
Manufacturing facilityBatu Kawan, Penang
Designed Factory Area4,000 m²
Designed Capacity215,000 units / month
Manufacturing spanEngines to finished modules

A manufacturing base in Batu Kawan

Sont Photonics Sdn. Bhd. gives buyers a direct Malaysia counterpart backed by a local production operation, with bulk shipments from the factory beginning in 2025.

Its focus is optical connectivity for data-center, AI and telecom customers, network equipment manufacturers and system integrators.

About the company

From optical engines to finished modules—in one operation

Engine manufacturing, module assembly and completion at the Penang production base.

  1. 01

    Optical engines

    Production starts at the optical engine, the core optical subassembly at the heart of the module.

  2. 02

    Module assembly

    Optical engines are assembled into modules to suit the product's form factor and requirements.

  3. 03

    Finished modules

    Manufacturing extends through finished optical modules, with product origin and availability confirmed for each engagement.

Transceivers, active cables and telecom optics

Five product families spanning established network speeds through next-generation 1.6T optical connectivity.

01

Optical transceivers

10G to 1.6T

A broad transceiver portfolio spanning established network speeds through next-generation line rates for data-center and telecom infrastructure.

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02

AI & cloud modules

100G · 200G · 400G · 800G · 1.6T

High-speed optical module families aligned with the bandwidth density of AI computing and cloud data-center networks.

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03

Active optical cables

10G to 800G

Integrated optical cable assemblies for short-reach, high-bandwidth links and straightforward equipment interconnection.

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04

Active electrical cables

400G · 800G

High-speed electrical cable solutions for short-reach equipment interconnects at 400G and 800G.

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05

Telecom optics

10G · 25G · 40G · 100G

Optical module families supporting telecom transmission and 5G transport infrastructure.

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For AI, cloud and telecom networks

The portfolio reaches across end users, equipment makers and integrators—connecting the product range to the people building modern networks.

  • AI computing centersHigh-bandwidth optical connectivity for AI clusters and accelerated-computing fabrics.
  • Cloud data centersScalable module and cable families across modern data-center networks.
  • Telecom & 5G transportOptical connectivity across telecom transmission and mobile transport infrastructure.
  • Network equipment manufacturersOptical module and cable families for network equipment platforms.
  • System integratorsProject-aligned product selection for complete network solutions.

Why Penang

A Penang base for your next requirement

A Malaysia production base for buyers evaluating regional optical supply options.

Regional supply option

Consider a Penang manufacturing base when planning supply across regions. Manufacturing origin is confirmed by product.

Engineering collaboration

Bring the target platform, data rate, form factor and reach to a review of product fit and compatibility.

Flexible engagement

Start with the application, then agree the next step: product selection, sample evaluation or production planning.

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Browse transceivers, active cables and telecom optics by application and data rate.

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