Optical

Proximion AB, which develops optical modules and sub-systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology, introduced a 16-port, flexible-grid Optical Layer Monitoring product as part of its "WISTOM" line.  An...

Menara Networks introduced a full C-band tunable XFP with integrated G.709 OTN framing, enhanced forward error correction, and Ethernet Monitoring capabilities. The new “System-in-a-Module,” in addition to G.709 OTU2 framing,...

Infinera introduced a hardware-based implementation of Shared Mesh Protection, an emerging industry standard that ensures network resiliency with protection against multiple failures while simultaneously lowering costs by eliminating the need...

Coriant, the new optical transport company originating with Nokia Siemens Networks' Optical Networks business unit, is making its public debut at this week's OFC/NFOEC event in Anaheim, California. In December...

CenturyLink is deploying Ciena's 6500 Packet-Optical Platform with WaveLogic coherent optical technology to modernize and upgrade its network that spans more than 50 metropolitan locations across the United States. The...

OneChip Photonics introduced a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)-based 100 Gbps device that monolithically integrates all of the optical functions required for an optical transceiver into a single Indium Phosphide (InP)-based...

NeoPhotonics announced a new 100G Variable Power Intradyne Coherent Receiver (VICR) that integrates a variable optical attenuator (VOA) on the signal path and is designed to increase dynamic range and...

Menara Networks introduced a 100G "System-in-a-Module" that integrates OTU4 framing, ultra FEC, full C-band tunability and 100GE performance monitoring in a 100% MSA compliant CFP form factor with a standard...

Telefónica I+D, the R&D labs of Telefónica, has successfully tested the integration of Nokia Siemens Networks’  FlexiGrid technology with a standards-based control system for optical networks. NSN's FlexiGrid is based...

Polatis reported strong and growing demand for their latest Series 6000 192x192 optical switch, which was launched last year at OFC/NFOEC, leading the company to triple capacity at its European...

Researchers at Fujitsu have achieved 100 Gbps optical transmission by running Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) modulation/demodulation on digital signal processors (DSPs) originally intended for 10 Gbps per channel rates. The DMT...

Reliance Globalcom is upgrading its trans-Atlantic FA-1 South submarine network with Ciena’s GeoMesh solution, which is based on the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform powered by WaveLogic 3 coherent optical processors and...

KVH is deploying Cyan's optical transmission platform to deliver point-to-point 100 Gigabit Ethernet service in Japan. The service is expected to launch between many of Japan's major metropolitan markets. KVH,...