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  • Volume 27, Issue 7

    • Volume 27, Issue 7

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    PON/Systems

    Wavelength-agile PONs offer XG-PON1 alternative

    July 1, 2010
    By Rob MuranoNext-generation PON systems using four downstream 2.5-Gbps channels and tunable receivers offer significant cost and reach benefits over systems based on single-wavelength...
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    PON/Systems

    Testing PON devices with multiple kilometers of optical fiber

    July 1, 2010
    By Joe EvangelistaUntil recently, PON device tests were limited to short fiber cables. New technology enables device test with longer cable runs.Test engineers are interested ...
    High-Speed Networks

    The 100G race is on—later

    July 1, 2010
    Most of the pieces for an active 100-Gbps market have fallen into place. Alcatel-Lucent has finally given Ciena a bit of competition with the announcement of 100G capabilities...
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    Market Research

    Can the optical transceiver market sustain double-digit growth?

    July 1, 2010
    Interview with Vladimir KozlovDr. Vladimir Kozlov is the founder and CEO of LightCounting LLC, an optical transceiver and optical interconnects market research firm. Dr. Kozlov...
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    High-Speed Networks

    Oclaro and ClariPhy: More need than speed

    July 1, 2010
    Much of the discussion regarding Oclaro’s investment in and partnership with ClariPhy Communications Inc. has focused on upcoming 100-Gbps coherent offerings. However, the deal...

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    High-Speed Networks

    Is 100G a DIY proposition?

    July 1, 2010
    By Meghan Fuller HannaSystems vendors traditionally have relied on MSA-based modules to help reduce costs. Now, control of the complex electronics required for coherent detection...
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    Market Research

    Fiber and the smart grid

    July 1, 2010
    Utilities worldwide are turning to fiber to help add intelligence in their transmission and distribution networks as part of their smart grid initiatives.