Avanex Intros WSS
MARCH 21, 2007
FREMONT, Calif. -- Avanex Corporation (NASDAQ:AVNX), a pioneer of intelligent photonic solutions that enable next-generation optical networks, today introduced its Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) platform built on its field-proven liquid crystal (LC) technology for a variety of network architectures including multi-degree interconnects.
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexed (DWDM) networks continue to demand greater levels of flexibility and reconfigurability at lower costs in order to meet growing bandwidth needs. Avanex’s WSS platform is a cost-effective solution for dynamic, flexible and intelligent next-generation optical systems. The WSS enables remote high-speed switching of any wavelength or combination of wavelengths from any port to any port, offering unprecedented levels of flexibility. The switching process is truly hitless (non-traffic affecting) and the device also allows per channel optical power balancing.
“We believe that widespread adoption and deployment of reconfigurable networks will be paced primarily by the introduction of optical switching solutions that meet the economic needs of our customers,” said Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi, senior director, product line management of Avanex. “We strive to accelerate this adoption by offering a high-performance and cost-effective WSS solution designed for volume deployments.”
Avanex’s new WSS is built on its patented and field-proven LC technology platform that has been manufactured in volume for over three years. Avanex’s LC products are reliable by design, certified by stringent qualification programs, and customer-qualified into major OEM architectures and applications.
“Technology options for reconfigurable WDM networks have evolved from traditional demux and switch architectures to wavelength blockers and now to wavelength switching,” said Giovanni Barbarossa, chief technology officer of Avanex. “Our WSS represents a third generation ROADM technology, bringing a high-performance product into the market based upon a cost-effective and highly manufacturable platform.”
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