(COMTEX) B: SilkRoad Introduces Next-Generation Telecommunications Network Solution;
Single Laser, Single Wavelength Solution for Increasing Performance On
Carrier-Grade Networks
SAN DIEGO, Aug 4, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE via COMTEX) -- SilkRoad Inc., an
innovative optical networking technology company, today announced the
introduction of its Ambassador 3000(TM) optical transceiver product
line for carrier-grade networks.
The Ambassador 3000, based on SilkRoad Refractive Synchronization
Communication (SRSC(R)) technology, utilizes a single laser on a single
wavelength to deliver increased bandwidth and mixed signal
capabilities, all at a lower life cycle cost than current technologies.
Spans of up to 500 km are possible without remodulation of the signal,
and the system allows for simple add/drop of any and all channels along
the span.
The capability of long spans and the ability to handle the mixing of
standard and non-standard signals and protocols means lower costs and
greater versatility for customers supporting high volume, multiple
signal network services. The Ambassador 3000 product line also supports
bi-directional performance on a single fiber.
"The Ambassador 3000 follows the introduction of our Emissary 1000(TM)
product line for enterprise applications and our PathFinder 2000(TM)
product line for the converging CATV/Telco markets. Ambassador
continues to increase the bandwidth capabilities of our SRSC(R)
technology, with the unique feature of transmitting voice, video and
data bi-directionally on a single wavelength," said Kevin C. Doria,
SilkRoad president and chief executive officer. "Ambassador will offer
carriers the lowest cost per Gigabit per kilometer for their
communications network, while enabling them to offer new interactive
customer services."
Ambassador products increase network speed and capacity, and support a
variety of network security methodologies. Ambassador can also add
value to any organization whose network is suffering from fiber exhaust
or needs to light dark fiber that is unable to support DWDM
transmission.
The entry-level product in the Ambassador 3000 product line is the
Ambassador 3020(TM) optical transceiver, providing 20Gbs/sec with up to
eight mixed-technology channels (OC-3/12/48, STS-3/12/48 Video
equivalents and Digital Data in proprietary protocols) on a single
wavelength and a single fiber. SilkRoad also plans to offer the
Ambassador 3080(TM) optical transceiver, providing 80Gbs/sec with up to
thirty-two mixed-technology channels and the Ambassador 3160(TM)
providing 160Gbs/sec with up to sixty-four mixed-technology channels.
"Today's telecommunication networks require not only extreme bandwidth,
but the ability to handle the additional requirements of tomorrow's new
communication services. The Ambassador 3000 provides carriers with the
ability to offer new and more extensive solutions to their customers
such as real time interactive video conferencing, electronic commerce,
high-speed video imaging, and large file transfers," said Herb Stover,
SilkRoad Director of Sales.
SilkRoad's Refractive Synchronization Communication (SRSC(R))
technology, was first introduced during the company's worldwide
technology launch on Wall Street in New York City on Nov. 3, 1998.
SRSC(R), based on new applications of well-established principles of
optical physics, allows a properly modulated single-wavelength laser
beam to carry multiple electronic signals in a bi-directional format.
As a result, SRSC(R) based systems provide significant benefits for
network accessibility and the transport of high speed, high volume,
voice, video and data communications beyond those achieved through
conventional multiple-wavelength technologies. The economical pricing
of a SRSC(R)-based system makes true extreme broadband communications
available to the converging communications market.
Founded in 1996, SilkRoad Inc. is a privately held company
headquartered in San Diego, where sales and marketing, research and
development, engineering and administration are located. The company's
patented SilkRoad Refractive Synchronization Communication (SRSC(R))
single-wavelength technology provides the basis for next-generation
communications systems that dramatically increase bandwidth,
accessibility to information, scalability and network simplicity.
SRSC(R) technology provides products for long haul, metro, access and
local networks. SilkRoad recently received the SUPERQuest Award for the
"Most Promising New Technology" in optical networking at SUPERCOMM '99.
For more information, please visit the SilkRoad Web site at
www.silkroadcorp.com.
Ambassador 3000, Ambassador 3020, Ambassador 3080, Ambassador 3160,
Emissary 1000 and PathFinder 2000 are trademarks and SRSC is a
registered trademark of SilkRoad Inc.
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