Technologies and ProductsCiena has announced the latest generation of its WaveLogic technology. Optimised for high-capacity transport required with next-generation routing data paths and associated wholesale services, Ciena says WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) integrates new coherent DSP innovations to provide the highest capacity over fibre. It supports 1.6Tbps single-carrier wavelengths for metro ROADM networks, 800Gb/s across the longest […]
Technologies and ProductsFujikura has launched a new FSR series of optical fibre recoaters – the FSR115, FSR116, and FSR117 (pictured), which are upgraded versions of its FSR05, 06, and 07 models. The series has new automated features and faster, more accurate performance for industries and applications including specialist R&D institutes, high power laser manufacturers, and optical component […]
News and BusinessAccording to the UK telecoms regulator Ofcom, full-fibre internet will reach half of UK homes next month, and will reach more than 80% within the next two years, as construction of the country’s new broadband backbone continues. Five years ago, only 6% of UK homes could get full fibre but, says Ofcom, thanks to competition […]
Technologies and ProductsNokia has launched its sixth generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE), which the company says is capable of reducing network power consumption by 60%. The PSE-6s supports a chip-to-chip interface that enables it to be deployed in pairs to power 2.4Tbps coherent line cards. This allows network operators to transport any combination of high-speed client services […]
Technologies and ProductsReichle & De-Massari (R&M) is expanding its portfolio for fibre-optic-based above-ground cable laying, supporting fast, large-scale FTTx network connectivity in suburban and rural regions. The portfolio includes splice closures, box and terminal systems for cabling to masts and above-ground fibre optic distribution, outdoor adapters, and cables. The global Precon program is also new. It simplifies […]
Technologies and ProductsCoherent Corp has debuted a portfolio of smaller ultracompact components that enable optical amplifiers embedded in next-generation high-speed telecom transceivers and in LiDAR subsystems including a micro-pump laser, a variable optical attenuator, and hybrid passive assemblies, all with a very low profile of less than 2.5 mm. “We have achieved a level of miniaturisation that […]
News and BusinessNokia has announced the completion of the first DWDM network operating at 600G per wavelength with Viettel, Vietnam’s largest telecom service provider. The network uses Nokia’s PSE-V super-coherent optical engines (PSE-Vs), transmitting a 600Gbps channel in the C-band to connect Viettel’s main core sites. The DCI solution will enable Viettel to meet future requirements for […]
News and BusinessRibbon Communications has announced that Indian telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel has selected Ribbon to build its new high-speed transport network. The project is based on a disaggregated approach, a critical part of Airtel’s modernisation strategy that enables them to offer cost optimised 5G mobile backhaul and high-speed enterprise business connectivity throughout North Western India. […]