Newsletter - 12th May Archives - Optical Connections News

Technologies and Products

Infinera expands Open Optical Portfolio with 400G Pluggables

By Peter Dykes

Infinera says its metro-optimised 400G pluggable optics-based solutions for the XTM Series and GX Series Compact Modular Platforms are now available. Infinera says the new capabilities complement the company’s 600G/800G embedded optics technology, enabling network operators to cost-effectively scale their networks to meet the relentless growth of bandwidth with optimised optical networking solutions from the […]

News and Business

Edge emitting laser market set for growth – report

By Peter Dykes

A new report from France-based analyst Yole Développement finds that the market for edge emitting lasers (EEL) will see a 15% market growth. The report, Edge Emitting Lasers – Technology and Market Trends 2021, says the market will reach US$6.6 billion in 2026, driven by optical communications, with emerging applications outpacing traditional material processing. “Since […]

News and Business

Angola Cables taps Ciena for capacity

By Peter Dykes

Angola Cables has upgraded its MONET submarine cable network using Ciena’s GeoMesh, powered by WaveLogic Ai coherent optical technology, to provide more capacity and lower latency to satisfy surging digital demands. With Ciena’s GeoMesh, Angola Cables added 2.2 Tbps of capacity to segments in the MONET network connecting Miami, Fortaleza, and São Paulo to enhance […]

Product Focus

CommScope’s Remote PHY and Remote MACPHY ready for deployment

By Peter Dykes

CommScope says its RD2322 Remote MACPHY (RxD) device, supporting both Remote PHY and Remote MACPHY operation, is ready for field deployment and available to order. The device is a solution for operators looking for flexibility to transition from Remote PHY (R-PHY) to Remote MACPHY as they upgrade their hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) networks to Distributed Access […]

Technologies and Products

Fujikura launches 90S+ fusion splicer for busy engineers

By Peter Dykes

Fujikura Europe has launched its new 90S+ fusion splicer for engineers working on network upgrades and maintenance across Europe. Fujikura says the addition of the 90S+ model to its 90S series, which was first launched at the end of 2019, is in response to a doubling of internet use in some European nations in 2020, […]

Technologies and Products

Yamaichi launches first 112G DSFP for 5G front-haul

By Peter Dykes

Yamaichi Electronics has launched what it claims is the world’s first multi-fit DSFP host connector, which is compatible with the SFP footprint and cages, and offers 2 x 112G channels as opposed to the SPF’s single 112G channel, making it suitable for 5G front-haul applications. The company says the DSFP module conforms to the latest […]

Technologies and Products

HUBER+SUHNER launches next-gen fibre management system

By Peter Dykes

HUBER+SUHNER has launched SYLFA HD, a new front access modular connectivity platform, which provides a space-saving structured cabling alternative for WAN/Access network, central office and data centre customers. The company says the next-generation front access solution maximises space with high port density and patch cord overlength support. It features a unique module design that improves […]

News and Business

New subsea cable connections for Central Americas

By Peter Dykes

Trans Ocean Network and Ocean Networks, Inc. have signed an MOU for Trans Ocean Network to provide landing party services and infrastructure in the Republic of Panama for the Caribbean Express (CX) submarine cable system. Under the terms of the MOU, Ocean Networks will lease space in the Trans Ocean Network cable stations and procure […]