Fujikura Ltd. announced the world's first 40-60 Gbps silicon photonics modulator in both Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (QPSK) and Differential QPSK (DQPSK) versions. The modulator comprises two silicon phase-shifters that are...
JDSU introduced a new OTDR module for its T-BERD/MTS-6000 and T-BERD/MTS-8000 V2 analyzers. The new module expands the EVO family of tests solutions to very long and ultra-long-haul networks. Specifically,...
Huawei showcased prototypes of an All-Optical Switching platform at this week's OFC/NFOEC 2013 event in Anaheim, California. The Optical Burst Transport Network (OBTN) prototype joins a Petabit Photonic Cross-Connect (PPXC)...
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...
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