Volume 4, Issue 2

Why Europe is choosing point-to-point

May 1, 2007

by Gerlas van den HovenAs demand for bandwidth rises, network operators in Europe are choosing FTTH as the way to provide futureproof broadband communication. A number of large...

Transmission

OFC/NFOEC focuses on longer reach, higher speeds, and smaller modules

May 1, 2007

by Stephen HardyWhile the twin pillars of network flexibility-tunable lasers and reconfigurable optical/add drop multiplexers-as well as FTTH received their expected due, new ...

FTTH/B

Developing tomorrow’s network today

May 1, 2007

by Daniel KofmanA major evolution in the way in which services are provisioned is now taking place in the communications industry.Traditionally, services have been associated ...

Packet Transport

Dynamics of the Carrier Ethernet switch market

May 1, 2007

by Seamus CrehanDespite lofty industry expectations and a burgeoning Ethernet services market, Ethernet switches have experienced relatively limited deployment in carrier networks...

Transmission

Premier Products

May 1, 2007

OLT transceiversTwo optical transceivers have been released for optical line terminals (OLTs) in GPON systems in SFP and SFF formats. These products tolerate wide variations in...

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Home

FTTH architecture choice requires long-term view

May 1, 2007

by Wolfgang FischerNew broadband deployments are frequently justified primarily by today’s applications rather than anticipated demands. For example, streaming video content is...

Home

Vendors weigh tunable pluggable challenge

May 1, 2007

by Meghan FullerToday, tunability is available in the 300 pin multisource agreement (MSA) transponder and is used mostly for sparing and inventory management in long-haul and ...

Network Design

OpVista unveils AnyWave Optical Network concept

May 1, 2007

by Stephen HardyOpVista has recently unveiled the AnyWave Optical Network strategy. OpVista has combined already fielded IP with new technology initiatives to enable companies...

Components

AWGs, TFFs find market niches

May 1, 2007

by Meghan FullerMuch like the overall optical communications industry, the WDM filter market has experienced highs and lows since the first components were deployed in systems...

FTTH/B

Editorials

May 1, 2007

by Stephen HardyA refreshing aura of confidence surrounded this year’s OFC/NFOEC conference and exhibition. Two years ago, exhibitors and attendees expressed hope that the market...

DWDM & ROADM

Bulk grating technology does the splits

May 1, 2007

by Frédéric VerluiseToday most people consider optics in telecommunications the way they used to consider electronics: You have cables that you can splice, that you can connect...