First 40-Gigabit-per-second Optical Receiver:
Lucent Technologies Announces First 40-Gigabit-per-second Optical Receiver for Next-generation Optical Networking Systems
MUNICH, Germany, Sep 4, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Receiver enables systems to operate up to four times faster
meeting capacity demands in high-speed optical transport backbone
networks
Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU chart, msgs) Microelectronics Group today announced its first 40-gigabit-per-second (Gbit/s) optical receiver - a major optoelectronic component in next-generation fiber-optic communications systems. By offering a component that operates up to four times faster than current-generation devices, Lucent can enable designers to build the systems of tomorrow that will meet the demand for increased capacity in high-speed optical transport backbone networks.
The device, called the R768, receives and converts streams of light pulses carrying voice, video and data signals into electrical signals. Designed by Bell Labs, the R768 receiver uses a waveguide positive intrinsic negative (PIN) detector to convert the light into electrical current. It then uses a multi-functional integrated circuit (IC) as a preamplifier to strengthen the received signal for further processing. The R768 can be used in long-haul and submarine transport networks and is ideal for line terminal and digital video equipment, and very high-speed router-to-router connections.
Lucent is exhibiting the R768 and its broad line of other optoelectronic components and ICs here at the 26th European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) in Munich, Germany, September 4-6.
"Lucent's new receiver is the second product to join our line of 40-Gbit/s optoelectronic components," said Kim Trapp, marketing director for Lucent's Microelectronics Group. "Last year we introduced our 40-Gbit/s lithium niobate modulator, which is still the highest speed-device commercially available for optical transport systems. This latest product maintains us as a front-runner optoelectronic components supplier delivering next-generation components addressing the ever-growing demand for more capacity."
The R768 receiver consists of a high-speed photodetector and a wide-band linear preamplifier in a pigtailed metal package with a single-ended V-connector. It is designed for use in single-mode, high-speed telecommunications applications at the synchronous optical networking (SONET) OC-768 and the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) STM-256 data rate of 42.5 Gbit/s.
The receiver is manufactured in a compact 16-pin package, and requires only a six-volt power supply. It is fully operational through the L-band (1.6-micron) wavelength range.
Samples of the R768 are expected to be available for a limited number of customers by the fourth quarter of 2000 with initial-volume production expected by the second quarter of 2001. Unit pricing will be approximately US$10,000.
For more product information, customers may call the Microelectronics Group Customer Response Center, 1-800-372-2447, Dept. N59 (in Canada, 1-800-553-2448), Dept. N59; fax number 1-610-712-4106 (especially for callers outside of North America) or write to Lucent Technologies, Room 30L-15P-BA, 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, Pa. 18109. The direct dial number for international inquires is 1-610-712-4323. Email: docmaster@micro.lucent.com.
Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, designs and delivers the systems, software, silicon and services for next-generation communications networks for service providers and enterprises. Backed by the research and development of Bell Labs, Lucent focuses on high-growth areas such as broadband and mobile Internet infrastructure; communications software; communications semiconductors and optoelectronics; Web-based enterprise solutions that link private and public networks; and professional network design and consulting services. For more information on Lucent Technologies, visit its Web site at lucent.com.
Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group is the $4 billion world leader in semiconductors for communications applications. Lucent has announced it will spin off the Microelectronics Group as an independent company that will include its optoelectronics and integrated circuits divisions. The spin-off, slated for completion by the summer of 2001, will create the only major stand-alone semiconductor company that can offer end-to-end networking solutions that address the convergence of photonics and electronics based on leadership in both integrated circuits and optoelectronic components. The new company will also provide wireless computer networking system solutions through its ORiNOCO(TM) product line. More information about the Microelectronics Group is available from its web site at lucent.com. |
