Lightwave Direct Newsletter of June 6, 2007
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In the news
Siemens touts 1-Gbit transmission over polymer fiber cables
Thanks to a new technique for data transmission, researchers at Siemens Corporate Technology claim to have transmitted 1 Gbit/sec over a 100-meter-long test route in the laboratory--without errors or flickering on the TV screen. More...
Oplink closes purchase of majority interest in OCP
Oplink Communications Inc. has closed purchase of Furukawa's 58.1% stake in OCP for $1.50 per share, payable in cash and stock of Oplink. More...
Alcatel-Lucent selects Corning's OptiTap Connector for GPON systems
The memorandum of understanding outlines the terms of a multi-year agreement by which Corning Cable Systems will become the exclusive supplier of OptiTap Connectors and Adapters for Alcatel-Lucent's GPON system. More...
Telecom carriers unite for OIF interoperability demo
OIF member companies AT&T, China Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom Group, KDDI, Telecom Italia, and Verizon will host participating network equipment vendors during interoperability testing June through August 2007. More...
New products
Micrel announces 2.5-Gbit/sec GPON ONU transceiver
The SY87725L is a single-chip programmable SERDES that supports multiple PON standards and rates, including asymmetric GPON with data rates up to 2.5 Gbits/sec on the receive side and 1.25 Gbits/sec on the transmit side, say Micrel representatives. More...
Telco Systems launches new active Ethernet FTTH CPE device
The EdgeGate 483 offers eight Ethernet ports to support both data and video services and two analog voice ports, which can connect to two separate telephone lines that are converted to VoIP, says the company. More...
Featured article
FTTH gives homeowners a raise
By David Meis, Corning Cable Systems -- Don't overlook the "FTTH factor" when pricing the fiber-connected home. More...
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