Technical Insight
Trio will standardize their parallel modules (Fiber Optics News)
W L Gore, Agilent and Mitel have signed a multi-source agreement to standardize the package and the optical and electrical interfaces for their respective parallel fiber-optic modules. The move ensures access to multiple sources and compatibility with other system components. The trio will continue to design, develop and manufacture their products independently, and standardized designs are expected to be on offer later this year (see ). Parallel fiber-optic transmitters and receivers feature 12 channels operating at 12.7 Gbit/s per channel, for an aggregate bandwidth of 1232.4 Gbit/s. This outstrips single-fiber and copper interconnects and allows network system manufacturers to connect higher bandwidth equipment over longer distances. The modules are designed to meet demand for network capacity in proprietary Tbit/s switch/router links, and very-short-reach OC-192 (10 Gbit/s) connections. "The performance specifications provide for a robust link budget, and the ball grid array or land grid array interface assures compatibility with high-volume manufacturing lines," said Gore s Pete Widdoes. "Additionally the customers will benefit from the security of supply afforded by the combined capacity of multiple manufacturers."
