Fujitsu Quantum Devices, Nortel Networks agree on joint specifications of 10Gbps receiver devices

Aug. 23, 2001
Aug. 23, 2001--With various kinds of 10 Gbps receiver modules in the market (package outline, pin assignment, shape of high speed signal input/output), there have been no standards for these types of devices.

Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT) and Fujitsu Quantum Devices, Ltd. have agreed on joint specifications for high-performance receiver devices for use in 10 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) optical communications products.

Optical receivers are electronic components that receive optical signals propagated down an optical fiber and change them into electrical signals. These receivers must have wide bandwidth and high sensitivity in order to realize high quality performance in ultra high speed (10 Gbps and up) optical telecommunications systems.

With various kinds of 10 Gbps receiver modules in the market (package outline, pin assignment, shape of high speed signal input/output), there have been no standards for these types of devices. The receiver modules in this agreement contain an Avalanche Photo Diode (APD) and a broadband, low-noise preamp integrated in a small package with SMP connectors.

This agreement on joint specifications between Fujitsu Quantum Devices and Nortel Networks provides customers with two sources for high-performance devices with common package outline and pin allocation for common board layout. The new receiver devices are designed to meet the requirements of the OC-192 SONET and STM-64 SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) standards.

Sample products are expected to be available in October 2001, and volume production is expected to start in January 2002.

About Fujitsu Quantum Devices:

Fujitsu Quantum Devices is involved in the development, manufacture, and sales of Lightwave, Microwave, and GaAs IC compound semiconductor products using the latest technology. For more information, visit www.fqd.fujitsu.com.

About Nortel Networks:

Nortel Networks Optical Components is an optical component business that designs, develops and manufactures high-value modules for optical networks, including those for 10 and 40 Gbps systems. For more information, visit www.nortelnetworks.com.

Sponsored Recommendations

On Topic: Metro Network Evolution

Dec. 6, 2024
The metro network continues to evolve. As service providers have built out fiber in metro areas, they have offered Ethernet-based data services to businesses and other providers...

Innovating the network edge with 100ZR QSFP28: The next frontier in coherent optics

Jan. 15, 2025
In this webinar, Juniper Networks, EXFO and Precision Optical Technologies are teaming up to showcase the new 100ZR QSFP28 pluggable coherent technology, exploring its foundational...

Optical Transceivers in the Age of AI: Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities

Jan. 13, 2025
Join our webinar to explore how AI is transforming optical transceivers, data center networking, and Nvidia's GPU-driven architectures, unlocking new possibilities in speed, performance...

Meeting AI and Hyperscale Bandwidth Demands: The Role of 800G Coherent Transceivers

Nov. 25, 2024
Join us as we explore the technological advancements, features, and applications of 800G coherent modules, which will enable network growth and deployment in the future. During...