Yokogawa has launched a new optical spectrum analyzer (OSA)
Anritsu Corporation has launched its 400G Dual/100G Quad Channel Expansion option offering upgraded functions for its Network Master Pro.
The new PDL1 polarisation dependent loss meter from JGR Optics is now available
The 438 Multi-Wavelength Meter measures wavelength, power, and OSNR of multiple optical signals simultaneously.
II‐VI Incorporated has extended its WaveShaper programmable optical processor and filter product lines for operation in the optical communications C+L band.
II‐VI has announced the introduction of an optical monitoring system (OMS) for optical transport and access networks.
Bristol Instruments now offers software that converts its 438 Series multi-wavelength meter into a high-resolution optical spectrum analyzer.
Viavi has introduced the Map mOSA module, bringing optical spectrum analysis to its optical manufacturing test system.
Viavi Solutions has expanded its ONT solution portfolio with the 800G FLEX XPM Module
Viavi Solutions has introduced the Fusion JMEP 10, a smart, small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) Gigabit Ethernet transceiver for network test, turn-up and performance monitoring up to 10GbE.
FormFactor's fast photonic wafer probers enable rapid tests through faster photonic alignment than previously possible. (Credit: FormFactor Inc)
To some, optical communication product buyers’ expectation that prices continually fall may seem a strange and unnecessary pressure on vendors.
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The submarine cable industry is still a very healthy one, with figures from Research and Markets predicting that it will reach $30.8bn by 2026.
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The drive toward 5G and beyond has been a key factor in the demand for higher bandwidth and more reliable networks. This has, in turn, brought about a greater appetite for intelligent infrastructure supported by automation.
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Arguably one of the biggest topics in optical communications in the past two years has been fifth-generation coherent optics, with a raft of trials and demonstrations, highlighting 800G wavelength achievements taking place.
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Fibre deployment is currently taking place at pace throughout the world. According to the latest study from research firm, Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global FTTH/B market is predicted to reach S31.3bn by 2026.
Fibre networks have allowed 5G trials to take place across areas of South Africa such as Port Elizabeth (MD_Photography/Shutterstock.com)
Kithinji Muriungi of KamsHub presented at this year’s OFC, focusing on how fibre technology in Africa might look in 2030
Jay Tourigny takes a look at cleaning techniques and which are suited for different applications
