Dec 10 2010
Santur, Google and Brocade have entered into a Multi-Source Agreement (10X10 MSA) to set up compatible sources of pluggable, cost-effective 100 G optical transceivers. The optical transceivers are designed based on the 10 G optical lanes.
The 10X10 MSA facilitates the deployment of new networks that deliver higher bandwidth at reduced costs. The system functions on a traditional Single Mode Fiber (SMF) allowing a wide reach of 2 km. In addition, the solution does not need 25 G electronics to convert data streams of 10 G into intermediate 25 G lanes.
The main objective of the 10X10 MSA is to offer a cost-effective 100 G system across a 2 km SMF. The agreement will allow the implementation of 100 G in modules that comply with the CFP MSA specifications. Other implementations will utilize the current 10 G optics and electronics to offer high-density 100 G modules.
The Chief Technical Officer at Santur, Milind Gokhale stated that the 10X10 MSA would offer cost-savings for 100 G optical interconnects. He added that the use of parallel optics reduces power and costs that are normally associated with gearbox devices.