Key developments of 2020
24 November 2020
Keely Portway counts down some of the most-viewed and industry-shaping news stories of 2020
Some of the hottest topics from the OFC conference in San Diego
Coherent Optics
Pass the test
23 November 2020
Keely Portway examines the latest 400ZR implementation agreement and asks, what does it mean for test and measurement?
Keep it coherent
9 November 2020
Full capacity? When it comes to 800G coherent, Keely Portway considers how to address capacity-reach
Acacia samples 100G coherent DWDM pluggable solution for edge and access
7 October 2020
Acacia Communications is sampling a new 100G coherent dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) pluggable solution.
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Maximizing the Capacity Reach of 800G Generation Coherent: Baud Rates, Features, and Modem SNR
6 October 2020
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This white paper explains how an ultra-high baud rate, innovative features, and a high modem signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) enable Infinera’s 800G generation Infinite Capacity Engine (ICE6) optical engine to maximize wavelength capacity-reach – the maximum wavelength data rate that can be achieved for a given reach requirement.
Acacia eyes edge and access for coherent
12 August 2020
Acacia Communications is sampling new 100G coherent pluggable solutions designed for optimisation in edge and access applications with unamplified links up to 120km.
Verizon successfully trials 800G over 'extreme distances'
22 July 2020
U.S. operator, Verizon has completed a successful test in its live fibre network to move 800Gb/s of data on a single wavelength across extreme distances.
Pan-European research network refreshed with 600G transmission technology
16 July 2020
Geant, one of Europe’s leading collaborations on network and related infrastructure and services for research and education, is upgrading its pan-European network.
Partnership provides 800G technology roll-out in New Zealand
9 July 2020
Vodafone New Zealand has selected Ciena to help advance its network with the deployment of 800G technology.
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FASTER, FURTHER, SMOOTHER: THE CASE FOR PROBABILISTIC CONSTELLATION SHAPING
30 June 2020
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Probabilistic constellation shaping addresses many of the limitations of conventional QAM-based coherent modulation. This white paper explains its benefits, how it works, and the enhancements that can maximize its value.
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