SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Oclaro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR), a leading provider and innovator of
optical communications solutions, today announced that it has been
selected by Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) as a long-term partner in the
development of 400G coherent networks. Oclaro will have access to
Ciena's WaveLogic Ai coherent DSP chipset, enabling it to build
programmable modules supporting up to 400Gb/s with industry-leading
baud rates that allow more data to be transported on each
wavelength. This will enable Oclaro customers to quickly and cost
effectively transition to 400G networks capable of meeting the
industry's growing demand for more bandwidth.
"Our collaboration with Ciena is a significant milestone in the
development of higher-speed 400G networks as it combines
world-class 56 Gbaud DSP technology with Oclaro's indium phosphide
transmitter, receiver and modulator technology," said Adam Carter, Chief Commercial Officer at
Oclaro. "Oclaro customers will now be able to design
high-capacity coherent long haul/metro systems that are both
flexible in the bandwidth offered per port and cost competitive by
utilizing a single wavelength."
"Oclaro's deep technology expertise and high-volume success in
the 100G market make them a strong partner for driving the
evolution to 400G networks," said Scott
McFeely, Senior Vice President of Networking Platforms at
Ciena. "The combination of our leading baud rate with their
proven indium phosphide technology and packaging expertise provides
a quick and cost-effective path for early adopters wanting to move
to these higher speed networks."
The Oclaro 400G Transponders
Oclaro expects to sample
its first flex coherent transponders based on Ciena's WaveLogic Ai
DSP chipset by the end of calendar 2017. Featuring a single
wavelength transmitter in a 5"x7" form factor, the transponder will
be designed to deliver flexible bandwidth for 400G, 300G, 200G and
100G applications.
About Oclaro
Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR), is a leader
in optical components and modules for the long-haul, metro and data
center markets. Leveraging more than three decades of laser
technology innovation and photonics integration, Oclaro provides
differentiated solutions for optical networks and high-speed
interconnects driving the next wave of streaming video, cloud
computing, application virtualization and other bandwidth-intensive
and high-speed applications. For more information, visit
www.oclaro.com or follow on Twitter at @OclaroInc.
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