Opnext and JDSU Test & Measurement Demonstrate Error-Free 100GE Traffic Transmission
December 08 2009 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
FREMONT, Calif. and MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT) and JDSU today announced
participation in the successful operation of IEEE-compliant 100GE
optics, further validating the feasibility of pluggable optics for
100GE. The successful transmission included transmitting and
receiving Ethernet traffic at 100GE through an Opnext 100GBASE-LR4
CFP Multi-Source Agreement (CFP MSA) compliant optical module using
the JDSU Optical Network Test instrument (ONT) with 100GE module.
Opnext has previously demonstrated CFP MSA modules carrying PRBS
(Pseudo-Random Bit Stream) test patterns. This was the first
demonstration of 100GbE IP packets being successfully transmitted
and received over a 100GBASE-LR4 interface. Testing was conducted
continuously for over 40 hours without errors. "Opnext is proud to
continue our tradition of bringing high performance emerging
standards technology to the market using our in-house technology in
key optical components such as lasers and photo-diodes," said
Tadayuki Kanno, president of Opnext's module business unit. "We
plan to bring our manufacturing excellence and quality to the 40GbE
and 100GbE market." JDSU 100GE testers are gaining widespread
acceptance by network equipment, component, and subassembly
manufacturers and service providers in North America, Europe and
the Asia Pacific region. "This milestone is important to JDSU
because it tells us that we are delivering the right 100GE test
solutions to our customers at a critical time for them, for us, and
for the industry," said Dave Holly, president of JDSU's
Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "Intense
competition and the need to drive growth while reducing operating
costs make test and network management a vital component for all
manufacturers and service providers seeking the reliable delivery
of 100GE." The JDSU 100GE test suite evaluates and verifies
components, subassemblies and network equipment and will be able to
help service providers ensure reliable performance on new network
builds. The Opnext, TRC5E20ENF, CFP MSA compliant module is
designed to support the 100GBASE-LR4 interface in the IEEE Draft
100Gigabit Ethernet standard. This CFP MSA module is sampling and
available to customers. About Opnext Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the
optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers
and OEMs worldwide with the industry's largest portfolio of 10G and
higher next generation optical products and solutions. The
Company's industry expertise, future-focused thinking and
commitment to research and development combine in bringing to
market the most advanced technology to the communications, defense,
security and biomedical industries. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext
has built on more than 30 years experience in advanced technology
to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation
for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers.
For additional information, visit http://www.opnext.com/. About
JDSU JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables broadband and
optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer
markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and
measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications
service providers, cable operators, and network equipment
manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of innovative
optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation,
semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace
and defense, and decorative applications. More information is
available at http://www.jdsu.com/.
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: JDSU CONTACT: Rebecca B.
Andersen of Opnext, Inc., +1-510-249-6038, ; or Keira Shein of
WilkinsonShein Communications, +1-410-363-9494, , for Opnext, Inc.;
or Media, Nick Rowan, +1-240-404-1924, , or Investors, Michelle
Levine, +1-408-546-4421, , both of JDSU Web Site:
http://www.jdsu.com/ http://www.opnext.com/
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