Coherent

Applications and Research

QSFP-DD MSA group announces two updated specifications

By Peter Dykes

The Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) Multi Source Agreement (MSA) group has announced the release of an updated Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) revision 4.0 for the QSFP-DD form factor. To continue to address the evolving industry needs for an improved high-density, high-speed networking solution, 65 companies came together in support of […]

Technologies and Products

Coherent introduces new QBH format, air-cooled fibre optic cables

By Matthew Peach

Coherent – formerly Optoskand AB – has introduced RQB Fibre Optic Cables – described as new air-cooled, beam delivery, fibre optic cables with a standard QBH interface. These are designed for use with fibre lasers operating at CW power levels up to 1.5 kW, and pulsed lasers as high as 1 MW. The developer says […]

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Guest Blog

The Dawn of 400G

The beginning of a new year may bring with it resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle, to spend more time with family or to take up a new hobby. For our industry, the resolution may be that 2020 is the year that 400G moves out of the lab and into mass production!