NTT Electronics (NEL) and and Acacia Communications have successfully established an interoperability mode of operation between their next-generation Coherent Digital Signal Processing ASIC’s.
“The successful interoperability of the two market-leading Coherent Digital Signal Processing ASIC’s provides optimal flexibility to service providers as they expand their networks,” said Acacia Co-Founder and Director of DSP & Optics, Christian Rasmussen. “NEL and Acacia have both independently established significant market momentum in the fast-growing long-haul coherent 100G market. Service providers and equipment suppliers have encouraged Acacia and NEL to work in closer collaboration to drive standards and increase the level of interoperability. Acacia is delighted to have worked with NEL to collaborate in this groundbreaking effort to meet customers’ 100G product expectations.”
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