Finisar Unveils Leading-Edge Products and Technology Solutions for Next-Generation Optical Networks at OFC 2019
GlobeNewswire•March 5, 2019
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar ( FNSR), the industry leader in optical communication transceivers and components, today introduced several new products and technology demonstrations during the Optical Networking and Communication Conference & Exhibition (OFC). During the event, Finisar will showcase optical module solutions for hyperscale data centers, 5G wireless networks, and data center interconnects. The live demonstrations will include the latest form factors that will drive the next generation of optical networks. See these products in Finisar's booth #3713 at the San Diego Convention Center, March 5-7.
Suite of 200G, 2x200G, and 400G FR4 modules for high-speed data centers
Finisar will display its extensive suite of FR4 optical transceivers. Building on the industry’s massive adoption of 100G CWDM4 in data centers for links up to 2 km, Finisar is leading the market to extend this technology to both 200G and 400G data rates. The company will demonstrate a 200G FR4 module in a QSFP56 form factor, a 2x200G FR4 in an OSFP form factor, and a 400G FR4 in a QSFP-DD form factor, each running over single mode fiber.
Finisar is a key driver of IEEE-based and multi-source agreement (MSA) standards in the industry and was a leading contributor to the 100G FR as well as to the 200G 400G FR4 specifications. This emerging FR4 leadership, together with the high volume of 100G CWDM4 modules that the company already produces, further reinforces Finisar’s strong market position in duplex single mode CWDM-based optical transceivers for large scale data centers and telecom applications.
400G DR4 QSFP-DD modules in break-out and shuffle configurations
Finisar will also demonstrate its 400G DR4 QSFP-DD module in both break-out and shuffle configurations, allowing maximum deployment flexibility. In the break-out configuration, two 400G DR4 modules receiving data streams from an Ixia AresONE QSFP-DD test system, transmit four independent 100G PAM4 lanes to four separate Finisar 100G FR QSFP28 modules. In the shuffle configuration, 100G PAM4 lanes from a 400G DR4 module connect to another 400G DR4 module via shuffled lane assignments. The 400G DR4 transceiver module, compliant to the IEEE802.3bs standard, is critical not only to support the continuing growth in network bandwidth, but also to provide the flexibility needed by large scale data center customers that require 100G granularity in their architectures.
400G SR8 OSFP modules for multimode applications
Finisar is unveiling 400G transceiver modules designed for short reach, multimode applications. Multimode fiber has long been a staple of data center infrastructure, especially in the enterprise and small cloud markets. This demonstration will showcase IEEE-compliant 400G SR8 optical modules in the OSFP form factor, running over 100 meters of standard OM4 multimode fiber. The modules use a 16-fiber, MPO-16 optical connector and can be deployed as point-to-point or in a break-out configuration of its 50G PAM4 lanes. They leverage VCSEL technology in the 850nm band to achieve the lowest power dissipation and lowest cost structure.
Finisar has actively participated in the definition of the QSFP-DD (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Interface Double Density) and OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable) MSA modules, which are the latest form factors targeting 400G data rates. Both designs provide an eight-lane electrical interface, compared to traditional single or four-lane interfaces, thereby increasing bandwidth, channel capacity and port density. These form factors address the need for high-density, high-speed networking solutions.
25G Direct Detect Tunable Bidi SFP28 technology for 5G wireless networks
Building on the success of Finisar’s first-to-market 10G tunable Bidi SFP+ transceiver, the company will provide a demonstration of its next generation 25G tunable Bidi technology in an SFP28 form factor. This technology is the key building block for deploying these transceivers and will enable cost-effective next generation 5G wireless build-outs while also providing significantly more data capacity per fiber than other 25G-based optical architectures. The Bidi technology will also incorporate innovative and unique Finisar transceiver features, such as T2DOC™ and Flextune™. These features enable transceiver-to-transceiver communications and self-wavelength tuning of remote modules during commissioning without host interaction. Both T2DOC™ and Flextune™ simplify field installation and remote maintenance while lowering operational expenses. |
