Oclaro Announces Family of 50 GHz Spacing Wavelength Selective Switches
This new WSS module complements Oclaro's existing 2x1 and 9x1 50 GHz WSS family to fit a broadening spectrum of ROADM applications. By employing 50 GHz, WSS customers are able to double the switching capacity of their networking systems in a flexible and cost effective manner.
"We are seeing an increased demand for 50 GHz spacing WSS products to support higher capacity optical networking systems," said Dr. Krishna Bala, Executive Vice President of Oclaro's WSS Division. "By exploiting a common optical platform we can satisfy our customers' requirements for different granularities of WSS at both 50 GHz and 100 GHz spacing."
About the XTLS 4x1 50 GHz WSS
The new family of XTLS 4x1 50 GHz Wavelength Selective Switches are the latest addition to Oclaro's complete portfolio of 50 GHz spacing WSS module products. These products further enhance Oclaro's ability to support high speed optical signals cascading through multiple ROADM nodes. The modules are based on Oclaro's field proven optical platform with over 50 million device hours of network deployment. These new WSS show Oclaro's commitment to the industry's shift to 50 GHz spacing for higher traffic carrying density.
Oclaro offers a family of scalable, high performance WSS modules based on the combination of liquid crystal and one-axis MEMS core technologies. Oclaro WSS modules are available as standalone devices and also as complete solutions integrated with amplifiers and channel monitors on ROADM blades.
SOURCE Oclaro, Inc.
