Mitsubishi Electric Corp. has introduced the ML7xx42 distributed feedback laser diode (DFB-LD) and the PD8xx24 avalanche photodiode (APD) for use in optical network units (ONUs) of symmetric 10-Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (10G-EPON) applications. The ML7xx42 DFB-LD incorporates an AlGaInAs active layer that provides 10...
PacketFront intros ASR6000 gigabit-to-the-home platform
Swedish vendor PacketFront has a new addition to its advanced service router (ASR) product family, the ASR6000. The broadband router uses a hybrid ASIC and network processor design to deliver improved functionality for controlling bandwidth consumption and traffic quality of services in the access layer,...
Hillton adds Class C+ optics to GPON transceiver line
Shenzhen-based optical component and subsystems supplier Hillton Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. says it has added transceivers with Class C+ optics to its line of GPON transceivers. GPON transceivers with Class C+ optics offer greater transmission distances than those with Class B+ optics, which enables service providers...
OIF members plan 100G interface interoperability demo
Ten member companies of the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) are planning a multi-vendor demonstration of 100G interfaces at OFC/NFOEC next month. Taking place under the title “Interoperability 2012 – Enabling High-Speed Dynamic Services,” the demo is intended to show that components suppliers are ready to...
The status of optical fiber access network
After recent years of research and practice, the first fiber optic cable to the curb (FTTC), Fiber to the Building (FTTB) is the consensus of telecom operators in the construction of access to fiber optic cable. The organization of the access cable is mainly used...
CyOptics intros 40-Gbps TOSA, ROSA for QSFP+ transceivers
CyOptics Inc. has made available a new series of 40-Gbps transmit optical subassemblies (TOSA) and receive optical subassemblies (ROSA) for use in Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable (QSFP+) transceivers. Such transceivers are growing increasingly popular as interfaces for high-bandwidth routers and switches in datacenter and...
With new US HQ, additional funding, BTI Systems readies for expansion
Optical packet transport systems vendor BTI Systems last week announced a new round of funding, the promotion of its U.S. center of excellence to headquarters status, and its readiness to step up its global marketing efforts. The most recent funding round, led by new investor...
Manhattan Bridge Capital closes at 6.7% above VWP but at 46.0% discount to 52-week high
Manhattan Bridge Capital Inc., formerly DAG Media, Inc., provides short-term, secured commercial loans to small businesses through its subsidiary, DAG Funding Solutions, Inc. (DAG Funding). In addition, another subsidiary DAG Interactive, Inc. has developed software and a related Website that allows retail businesses and other...
Integra Telecom Strengthens Executive Leadership With New Chief Financial Officer
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra Telecom Inc., a provider of fiber-based, business-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions, has named Jesse Selnick chief financial officer. Selnick brings to Integra more than 15 years of financial management, operations, strategy and transaction experience, with...
Kenya to extend fibre optic infrastructure by June 2012. Africa Today
Kenya plans to expand its terrestrial fibre optic cable network by the end of June 2012 in order to link the central government with all the counties, Business Daily reported. The national fibre optic infrastructure has reached so far 37 out of a total of...
