NeoPhotonics Announces Sampling of 8x16 Multi-Cast Switch Modules for Contentionless Networks
New High Dimensionality Contentionless “MCS” Enhances Network
Monitoring and Control
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2017--
NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN), a leading designer and
manufacturer of optoelectronic solutions for the highest speed
communications networks in telecom and datacenter applications, today
announced that it has begun sampling a Twin 8x16 Multicast Switch (MCS)
module with an integrated amplifier array for use in high performance
colorless-directionless-contentionless (CDC) networks. The 8x16 MCS can
drop channels from any of 8 different directions through any of 16
different ports without contention, even if identical wavelengths coming
from different directions are dropped at the same time. An optional 17th
port is available for network monitoring and control. The MCS modules
also have a “twin” circuit to perform the equivalent add functions. This
new MCS joins the NeoPhotonics family of Multicast Switch products,
which are available in 4x4 and 4x16 configurations and are currently in
volume production.
NeoPhotonics Multicast Switches are designed to be used in a next
generation ROADM node to direct any wavelength to any port (Colorless),
accept input wavelength channels from multiple different directions
(Directionless), and be able to drop two identical wavelengths from
different directions through the same switch (Contentionless), thereby
increasing network flexibility and efficiency. Beginning with Verizon in
2015, network operators are transitioning to a fully CDC architecture in
order to eliminate wavelength blocking, increase network utilization,
enhance Software Defined Optical Networking and future-proof current
deployments. Deployments of CDC networks are expanding worldwide with
deployments in Europe and now in China. While enhancing functionality in
long haul deployments, this architecture becomes even more critical to
cost effective and efficient deployment of Metro and Metro Access mesh
networks.
NeoPhotonics new 8x16 series MCS uses our advanced hybrid photonic
integration platform to provide cost effective, low loss switching
functionality which, when coupled with amplifier arrays, allows for
simple integration into existing networks, as well as in new network
buildouts. For more information on how Multicast Switches increase
network efficiency, please refer to the following blog posts: “How
Multicast Switches Work”, Part
1 and Part
2, and “Multicast
Switches Boost Network Flexibility”.
“The 8x16 MCS module represents a significant step in providing CDC
switching capability for core metro and long haul networks for carriers
worldwide,” said Tim Jenks, Chairman and CEO of NeoPhotonics. “These
products depend on our advanced hybrid photonic integration capabilities
and combine arrays of splitters, switches, taps, monitors and amplifiers
integrated together to offer superior performance, reliability and
stability, and are scalable to large dimensionalities,” continued Mr.
Jenks.
This new MCS, along with NeoPhotonics broad suite of products for line
and client side 100G and beyond products, will be displayed in Booth
#3017 at the OFC Conference and Exhibition in Los Angeles, California,
March 21-23, 2017.
About NeoPhotonics
NeoPhotonics is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced hybrid
photonic integrated optoelectronic modules and subsystems for
bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks. The Company’s
products enable cost-effective, high-speed data transmission and
efficient allocation of bandwidth over communications networks.
NeoPhotonics maintains headquarters in San Jose, California and ISO
9001:2000 certified engineering and manufacturing facilities in Silicon
Valley (USA), Japan and China. For additional information visit www.neophotonics.com.
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