Webcasts

Test Options for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet Technology Design

Sponsored by: Anritsu Company
September 9, 2010
10:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM CDT | 1:00 PM EDT | 6:00 PM GMT

With the IEEE 802.3ba standards ratified, design of 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet modules and systems is well underway. But while the specifications leverage past Ethernet standards work, the new specification present unique challenges when it comes to the test, evaluation, and certification of performance. This webcast will provide an overview of the unique aspects of 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet,...  Learn more

Why is Coherent Lightwave Signal Analysis Needed?

Sponsored by: Optametra
September 13, 2010
10:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM CDT | 1:00 PM EDT | 6:00 PM GMT

Coherent Lightwave Signal Analysis is needed for understanding and optimizing optical networks employing advanced modulation schemes to achieve transmission rates of 100G and beyond. This webcast covers the advantages of Coherent Lightwave Signal Analysis in the R&D environment, its utility in the qualification and production environment, types of filtering and compensation techniques, effects of...  Learn more

Test for 40G - Now Is the Time

Sponsored by: Anritsu Company
Available on demand
Many systems vendors are targeting 2011 or 2012 for delivery of 100G platforms. However, many carriers can’t wait that long to upgrade their 10G networks. That means a move to 40G first. But 40G can mean new modulation formats and increased susceptibility to polarization mode dispersion and other impairments. Thus, carriers need the tools and expertise to characterize their networks, evaluate the...  Learn more

Measuring Coherent Optical Modulation

Sponsored by: LeCroy,  Optametra
Available on demand
In order to increase the capacity of existing fiber optic transmission systems, complex modulation schemes are being developed which maximize the use of the available bandwidth. These modulation schemes use the optical phase in addition to its amplitude to code information allowing for transmission speeds in the hundreds of Gb/s over a single optical wavelength. The most widely used form of...  Learn more

Market Forecasts for High-Speed and Access Networks

Sponsored by: Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demand
In many ways, the explosion of high-bandwidth services to businesses and residences in the access space is one of the main drivers for increasing metro and core network speeds. The two markets are therefore closely aligned. Our joint keynote will include two presentations from Infonetics Research analysts.The first will be presented by Jeff Heynen, who will look at "The Future of FTTH/B." The...  Learn more

Top Techniques & Tools for Overcoming High-Speed Optical Network Challenges

Sponsored by: Anritsu Company,  Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demand
The communications industry is faced with expanding bandwidth in the network’s core and the demand for faster data interconnects is resulting in extensive R&D into high-speed physical-layer circuits and devices. Manufacturers performing optical modulator testing are concerned with the physical manifestations of the communication channel including: the accuracy with which the photonic system...  Learn more

Optical Internetworking Forum's 100G Activities

Sponsored by: Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demand
The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) has received plenty of attention for its attempt to create a supplier ecosystem for 100-Gbps technology based on dual-polarization quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) with coherent detection. But the effort requires more than just picking a modulation format. Joe Berthold, Vice President Network Architecture at Ciena and former OIF president, will review...  Learn more

Beyond Triple Play—Alternative FTTx Services

Sponsored by: Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demand
The value of FTTx architectures in bringing triple-play voice, video, and data services to residences and businesses is well documented. But at some point, the triple play won’t be enough to maintain competitive differentiation – and may not be enough to create a viable business model initially. Sanjay Patel, CTO, Wireline Networks Product Division of Alcatel-Lucent, will review how carriers are...  Learn more

High-Speed Access Networks

Sponsored by: Lightwave e-Conference
Available on demand
Standards activity is well underway for 10-Gbps PONs, with initial 10G EPON specifications already ratified. GPON standards should follow in the near future. However, other approaches to next-generation access infrastructure have been both proposed and, in some cases, fielded. These include WDM-PON as well as the use of orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM). This session, featuring...  Learn more

New Test Requirements for 40/100 GbE Transceivers

Sponsored by: Tektronix,  SyntheSys Research, Inc
Available on demand
Strong user demand is ahead of the development of the latest high speed Ethernet standards. Learn about physical layer test requirements for the new 40/100 GbE standard as we give an overview of optical and electrical measurements and testing approaches for this rapidly evolving field.  Learn more