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Huawei Released 400G WDM Prototype for Ultra-Long-Haul Transmission at the OFC 2014 Conference

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today announced the release of a 400G WDM prototype for ultra-long-haul transmission at the OFC 2014 Conference. The innovative prototype employs Faster Than Nyquist (FTN) technology to increase the 400G transmission distance beyond 3000 km, representing a significant breakthrough in the high-speed WDM transmission field.

12 Mar 2014

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Introduces Advanced Quantum Handheld V-Groove Splicer

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, a major leader in the design and manufacturing of optical fiber and connectivity solutions, today announced the introduction of the Quantum Type-QH201e-VS handheld fusion splicer, the fourth splicer launched in its Quantum Splicer™ product line.

From Sumitomo Electric Europe 11 Mar 2014

New Series of 100GbE-LR4 TOSA and ROSA Devices from Avago

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, and industrial applications, today announced the availability of a new series of 100GbE-LR4 transmit optical subassembly (TOSA) and receive optical subassembly (ROSA) devices, the AFCP-T4X25EL and AFCP-R4X25PL, respectively.

10 Mar 2014

Novel Microscopic Structures Utilize Light in Metals to Carry Information

Using an inexpensive inkjet printer, University of Utah electrical engineers produced microscopic structures that use light in metals to carry information. This new technique, which controls electrical conductivity within such microstructures, could be used to rapidly fabricate superfast components in electronic devices, make wireless technology faster or print magnetic materials.

10 Mar 2014

Applied Optoelectronics to Showcase Latest Products at Optical Fiber Conference

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the cable broadband, internet data center, and fiber-to-the-home markets, will be showcasing the company's latest products at the Optical Fiber Conference (OFC), which is taking place on March 11-13, in San Francisco, California at Booth #3963.

From Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. 10 Mar 2014

Furukawa Electric Develops 1060nm Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Operating at 25Gbps

OFC/ NFOEC 2014, Booth 4153 – Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has developed a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) that operates at 25 Gbps and realized transmission of up to 500 meters over prototype multimode fibers developed by OFS and Corning Incorporated.

7 Mar 2014

Micrel Introduces Two New Optical Limiting Amplifiers

Micrel, Inc., an industry leader in high performance analog and high-speed mixed signal, LAN, and timing and communications solutions, today launched the SY88073L and SY88083L, two new limiting post amplifiers.

7 Mar 2014

JDSU to Highlight Latest Optical Communications Solutions at OFC/NFOEC 2014

JDSU today announced that it will highlight the latest solutions from its optical communications and network and service enablement portfolios at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference/National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA from March 11-13, 2014.

7 Mar 2014

OFC 2014 to be Held March 9-13 in San Francisco

WHAT: 2014 OFC Conference and Exposition

6 Mar 2014

Ethernet Alliance to Participate in 2014 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition

The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies today announced it will once again be taking part in the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC 2014), March 11 – 13, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif.

5 Mar 2014

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics