Coherent optical module

MaxLinear’s 2nd Generation PAM4 DSP Selected by Centera Photonics to Deliver Sub-3.5W 100G Optical Modules for Hyperscale Data Centers

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Semiconductor, Technology, Audio, Video, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Ethernet, Optical module, Small form-factor pluggable transceiver, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Coherent optical module

The MxL93516, MaxLinears second-generation Telluride DSP, extends the companys PAM4 DSP offering by enabling sub-3.5W QSFP28 and SFP-DD 100G optical modules.

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  • The MxL93516, MaxLinears second-generation Telluride DSP, extends the companys PAM4 DSP offering by enabling sub-3.5W QSFP28 and SFP-DD 100G optical modules.
  • MaxLinears MxL93516 PAM4 DSP with integrated EML driver proved to be the lowest cost path for developing 100G optical modules.
  • The MxL93516 PAM4 DSP has enabled us to develop single-lambda 100G optical transceivers that address broader market segments requiring sub-3.5W modules.
  • These PAM4 DSPs enable 100Gbps QSFP28 optical modules using 4*25G NRZ host interface to 1*100G PAM4 optical interface and SFP-DD optical modules using 2*50G PAM4 host interface to 1*100G PAM4 optical interface.

Acacia Builds Upon its Coherent Pluggable Leadership with a Comprehensive 400G Portfolio

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Ethernet, Small form-factor pluggable transceiver, Coherence, Terabit Ethernet, Coherent optical module

Acacias 400G pluggable module family features an expansive list of interoperability solutions in QSFP-DD, OSFP and CFP2-DCO pluggable form factors for cloud data center interconnects (DCIs) and service provider networks.

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  • Acacias 400G pluggable module family features an expansive list of interoperability solutions in QSFP-DD, OSFP and CFP2-DCO pluggable form factors for cloud data center interconnects (DCIs) and service provider networks.
  • Our new 400G pluggable modules are based on our Greylock 7nm DSP, which is our 3rd generation of coherent DSP supporting low-power pluggable modules, said Torben Neilsen, 400G Pluggable Product Line Manager at Acacia.
  • Acacia is reinforcing its coherent pluggable leadership by sampling 400G technology in multiple form factors, said Andrew Schmitt, Directing Analyst at Cignal AI.Interoperable 400G solutions have the potential to transform cloud DCI and traditional operator architectures and create new applications for coherent optics at the edge of the network.
  • Acacias 400G pluggable module family is sampling today and is expected to begin volume production in the second half of 2020.

MaxLinear’s 2nd Generation PAM4 DSPs Enable Delta Electronics Inc. to Deliver Sub-3.5W 100G Optical Modules for Hyperscale Data Centers and Wireless Fronthaul

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Semiconductor, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Ethernet, Telecommunications, Computer networking, Optical module, Small form-factor pluggable transceiver, Computing, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Fronthaul, 5G, Coherent optical module

The industry-leading low power consumption of the new optical modules extend Delta Electronics, Inc.s broad offering of data center and wireless fronthaul connectivity products.

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  • The industry-leading low power consumption of the new optical modules extend Delta Electronics, Inc.s broad offering of data center and wireless fronthaul connectivity products.
  • Delta Electronics, Inc.s experience in data center and wireless fronthaul transceiver design and its manufacturing capabilities enable the company to meet the growing demands of its customers.
  • "We are excited to see the adoption of our latest generation Telluride product family by Delta Electronics, Inc. for its industry leading low power optical modules.
  • The second-generation Telluride family of low-power, high-performance PAM4 DSP SoCs enable 100Gbps QSFP28 optical modules using 4*25G NRZ host interface to 1*100G PAM4 optical interface and SFP-DD optical modules using 2*50G PAM4 host interface to 1*100G PAM4 optical interface.

Molex and Elenion Technologies Extend Investment to Bring Silicon Photonic-based Solutions to Market

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Technology, Data management, Hardware, Networks, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Other Technology, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Koch Industries, Lisle, Illinois, Molex, Ethernet, Coherent optical module

Molex Ventures has announced a further investment between Molex Optical Solutions Group (OSG) and Elenion Technologies , LLC (Elenion), collaborating on the next-generation of high Baud rate coherent optical module solutions.

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  • Molex Ventures has announced a further investment between Molex Optical Solutions Group (OSG) and Elenion Technologies , LLC (Elenion), collaborating on the next-generation of high Baud rate coherent optical module solutions.
  • This further investment will enable us to accelerate the introduction of next generation coherent solutions, broadening the solutions we offer to our customers.
  • To learn more about Molex Ventures and Molex OSG strategic initiatives, please visit the Molex OFC booth #2807 or https://www.molex-ventures.com .
  • www.elenion.com
    Molex Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Molex Electronic Technologies, LLC, proactively identifies companies, startups and technologies aligned with emerging and expanding markets for Molex product solutions.

PacketLight Networks Announces the PL-2000T 800G Transponder for High Capacity 200G Metro and 100G Long Haul Applications

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Technology, Data management, Hardware, Networks, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Security, Ethernet, Telecommunications, Optical module, Coherent optical module, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Quadrature amplitude modulation, Optical fiber, Super-channel

PacketLight Networks , a leading provider of DWDM and optical fiber networking solutions, today announces the launch of the PL-2000T, a modular and cost-effective transponder solution for high capacity metro and long haul applications, designed to support multiple 100G services, increase existing network capacity, and provide secure transport.

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  • PacketLight Networks , a leading provider of DWDM and optical fiber networking solutions, today announces the launch of the PL-2000T, a modular and cost-effective transponder solution for high capacity metro and long haul applications, designed to support multiple 100G services, increase existing network capacity, and provide secure transport.
  • The device has four 200G pluggable coherent optical modules to enable pay-as-you-grow architecture, and delivers the entire optical layer solution in a 1RU with up to 800G capacity for metro applications and 400G for long haul applications.
  • The device delivers high capacity 100G services with variable modulation schemes, covering a large variety of deployments and applications, says Koby Reshef, CEO of PacketLight Networks.
  • The PL-2000T has three operation modes: QAM 8 and QAM16 for 200G metro, and DP-QPSK 100G for long haul.

OFC 2019 to Feature Multiple Live Multivendor Technology Interoperability Demonstrations

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Data management, Hardware, Internet, Networks, Software, Other Technology, Security, Mobile, Wireless, Other Science, Science, Ethernet, C Form-factor Pluggable, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Aco, Computing, Interoperability, Interop, Optical module, Coherent optical module

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    Taking place 3-7 March 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center, OFC 2019 will serve as the platform for several live multivendor interoperability demonstrations.
  • All interoperability demonstrations are located throughout the exhibit floor and will feature technology from approximately 40 companies.
  • Details on the demonstrations are as follows:
    This demonstration will show live interoperability of pluggable CFP2-ACO and CFP2-DCO modules from multiple vendors (Acacia, Fujitsu Optical Components and Lumentum) operating at 100Gbps.
  • OFC 2019 will be held from 3-7 March 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center, California, USA.

IDT Launches GX76470 Die Linear Driver for 400G ZR, Metro, and DCI Applications

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Ethernet, Integrated Device Technology, Terabit Ethernet, Coherent optical module

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Device Technology, Inc. ( IDT ) (NASDAQ: IDTI) today introduced its new GX76470 64G linear driver, in die form, for optical integrated modules, for 400G/600G coherent applications.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Device Technology, Inc. ( IDT ) (NASDAQ: IDTI) today introduced its new GX76470 64G linear driver, in die form, for optical integrated modules, for 400G/600G coherent applications.
  • The IDT GX76470 linear driver is designed for OIF (Optical Interconnect Forum) defined, highly integrated optical sub-assembly modules such as the HB-CDM (High Bandwidth Coherent Driver Modulator) and IC-TROSA (Integrated Coherent Transmitter-Receiver Optical Sub-Assembly) which enable miniaturization of optical transceiver modules and lowering the component cost for 400G ZR, metro, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) applications.
  • The GX76470 has an AC-coupled 100-W differential input/DC-coupled 55-W differential output interface and provides over 40GHz bandwidth with a peaking control functionality.
  • The integration of the transmission register on the driver die ensures best impedance matching with optical modulators.