PRODUCT FOCUS
II-VI, a leading provider of solutions for next generation optical networks has unveiled its pluggable Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) for embedded network monitoring applications in carrier and data centre networks. The pluggable OTDR is part of II-VI’s embedded OTDR product family which was first announced in September 2015. The new product’s size is 50% smaller than its predecessor and includes an embedded switch. This highly compact pluggable OTDR features an XFP electrical interface and can be plugged into a standard XFP receptacle. The pluggable OTDR fulfills the need for improved operational efficiency from carriers and data center operators. The full realisation II-VI unveils pluggable OTDR
platform which has been deployed in volume by multiple OEMs and carriers for over two years,” said Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi, Vice President for Product Marketing and Strategy, Optical Communications Group. “We are breaking new ground with the introduction of instrument level capabilities in a highly compact pluggable module for embedded implementation in transport networks.” The product is currently being sampled and will be generally available in Q3 2017. II-VI is exhibiting at OFC 2017. Stand number 2101.
of software defined networking requires the characterisation and continuous monitoring of the fibre plant. The II-VI pluggable OTDR is a compact device with simple interfaces, but powered by complex digital processing to analyse data in real time. Equipment manufacturers can now monitor data on fibre plant quality both at system start-up and during operation to ensure that decision making is based on optimum information when and where it is needed. “Our pluggable OTDR is a natural evolution of our highly successful embedded OTDR
Skygate modifies transceivers
The Skygate is a brand new solution, provided and managed by Skylane Optics, enabling end users to modify the compatibility of transceivers by themselves. With this tool, the customer can configure a variety of transceiver types (e.g. SFP/ SFP+/ SFP28, XFP, QSFP+/QSFP28) for equipment from a majority of switch vendors on the market and thanks to its user-friendly design, the Skygate can be used anywhere.
management. To maintain an up-to-date library of compatible solutions, the Skygate is continuously updated
To simplify
operation, the Skygate comes with a smart, intuitive and secure software as well as an ESD package including ESD mat, ground connector and wrist strap. With the Skygate web application, customers are ensured flexibility, full traceability and simplification of stock
with new platforms and vendors. Advantages include transceiver
configuration, tunable transceiver DWDM channel selection, parameter measurement, full traceability and simplified stock management. Skylane Optics is exhibiting at FTTH Conference 2017. Stand number B34.
Diamond to showcase high-power optical fibre connectors
PM-PS Contact
PSm Contact (focussed)
PS Contact
Optical power densities close to or above damage safety levels can create serious concerns at every fibre interface, in every optical system. Diamond, a leading supplier of high precision fibre optic components and equipment, provides specifically tailored solutions that offer robust and reliable optical connections for standard single and multi- mode fibres, as well as speciality fibre types like polarisation maintaining fibres. The company combines high-precision mechanical fibre alignment with optical beam expansion strategies to minimise coupling losses and/or power densities at the connectors interface resulting in better power
single-mode fibres (standard or PM) where the optical beam is expanded and collimated by means of a spliced GRIN lens. The power density is typically reduced by factor 15 at the contact interface between connectors, while maintaining very low insertion losses. PS connectors can sustain up to 6W of power and are available over a broad spectral range, from visible to infra-red. The PSl version also utilises a GRIN lens and offers output beams with various degrees of collimation into free space. Beam parameters can be tailored to the customer’s specification. Diamond is exhibiting at OFC. Stand number 2710.
transmission. Issues relating to thermal management of excessive power loss, or problems caused by contaminants on the fibre’s facets, can be successfully mitigated and the company have integrated all of these features into compact, conventional fibre connectors. For high-power pump lasers, Diamond offers contact connections with more stringent core alignment tolerances that are designed to reduce coupling loss. Modified mating adapters can withstand higher thermal loads without affecting their footprint. PSm connectors on a standard MM 105/125 (NA 0.22) fibre support up to 100W. The PS technology is applied typically to
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