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News Release from: Avago Technologies | Subject: Hot-pluggable DWDM transceiver
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 31 May 2002
DWDM transceiver has hot-pluggable bonus
Agilent Technologies has developed the industry's first hot-pluggable dense wavelength division multiplex (DWDM) transceiver.
Agilent Technologies has developed the industry's first hot-pluggable dense wavelength division multiplex (DWDM) transceiver The new device, slated for customer delivery later this year, will allow network service providers to plug in a DWDM transceiver exactly when and where it's needed, and at any wavelength, reducing inventory costs
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The transceiver will also eliminate system downtime during upgrades and service calls.
And its multirate operation (from 155Mbit/s to 2.7Gbit/s) allows operators to offer flexible service.
Network equipment manufacturers will also benefit from the new transceiver's pluggability as it eliminates cumbersome fibre "pigtails" and pin through-hole devices that are difficult to assemble in high-volume systems.
Additionally, Agilent's hot-pluggable transceiver features integrated control of the laser and avalanche photodiode to reduce NEM design cycles and shorten time to market.
Its integrated wavelength locker saves space and equips the platform for future high-density DWDM applications.
"As the world's volume leader in fibre-optic transceivers, we're pleased to bring Agilent's trademarks of quality, ease-of-use and high value to the DWDM transceiver market", said Michael Huether, Director of Marketing Europe, Middle East and Africa, Semiconductor Products Group.
"Our customers will benefit from reduced downtime and inventory costs".
Agilent's new transceivers are designed to provide transmit and receive interfaces for DWDM switch and router equipment, multiservice provisioning, and optical transmission platforms.
The device's initial reach is targeted at 160km, with future products planned to provide 300km range.
The new transceivers are also designed to deliver low power operation, with a 35dB optical power budget.
Agilent expects to offer initial samples of the new transceivers in the third quarter of 2002.
Production volumes are planned for end of year.
Pricing for the devices will be set at the time of market introduction. Request a free brochure from Avago Technologies ...
(This was Electronicstalk's Top Story on 30 May 2002).
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