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ECOC 2013: Xilinx to Demonstrate 100G Link Running at OTN Data Rates

Xilinx, Inc., in participation with the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF), will demonstrate a 100G link running at OTN data rates at ECOC in London. Xilinx's demonstration showcases an implementation of next generation Nx 100G capabilities, enabling customers to design and deliver more efficient communications systems for smarter networks. Visit Xilinx at OIF Booth #360 September 23-25, 2013 at ECOC to learn more.

19 Sep 2013

Hybrid Packet-Optical Circuit Switched SDN to be Demonstrated at ECOC 2013

A live demonstration of a hybrid packet-optical circuit switched software-defined network (SDN) will take place at Europe’s largest optical communications event next week. The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) will take place from 22- 26 September in London.

19 Sep 2013

Cosemi Introduces OptoHD Solution for Optically Interconnecting HD Digital Video Sources to HD Video Displays

Cosemi Technologies, Inc., a privately held supplier of high-speed optical semiconductor solutions for the communications, cloud computing, and Fiber In The Home (FITH) markets, announced the availability of its OptoHD solution optically interconnecting high definition digital video sources to high definition video displays.

17 Sep 2013

II-VI Acquires Oclaro’s Gallium Arsenide Laser Diode Business in Switzerland

Oclaro, Inc., a leading provider and innovator of optical communications solutions, today announced that it has sold its Oclaro Switzerland GmbH subsidiary and associated laser diodes business to II-VI Incorporated in a transaction valued at $115 million. In addition, II-VI acquired an exclusive option to purchase Oclaro's optical amplifier and micro-optics business for $88 million in cash.

13 Sep 2013

Alcatel-Lucent and SaskTel Conduct 400G Optical Transport Trial on 10G Network

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris) and SaskTel, the full service communications provider in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, have announced the successful trial of fiber-optic data transmission that could enable the delivery of data at speeds of up to 400G (gigabytes-per second) over a network originally built for 10G traffic.

13 Sep 2013

Mindspeed’s New Optical Solutions Enable Single Mode Optical Fiber Multi-Kilometer Transmission of Video Signals

Mindspeed Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for broadcast infrastructure, today announced the availability of a laser driver, limiting amplifier and receiver optical sub-assemblies (ROSAs) that enable multi-kilometer transmission of broadcast video signals over single mode optical fiber.

13 Sep 2013

TeraXion and NRC Partner to Develop Modulators for Coherent Transmission Systems

TeraXion Inc., a leader in the design and manufacturing of optical components and modules, and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announce today a strategic partnership which will lead to the development and fabrication of TeraXion’s new modulator products family and covers its next-generation Indium Phosphide high-speed modulators for coherent transmission systems at 100 Gb/s and beyond. Work will take place at NRC’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre in Ottawa.

From TeraXion Inc. 13 Sep 2013