FREMONT, Calif., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Avanex Corporation
(Nasdaq: AVNX) a pioneer of intelligent photonic solutions that enable
next-generation optical networks, today announced a full L-band version of its
PowerReach(TM) tunable transponder. This new product extends the flexibility
of dynamically tunable transmitters across the entire DWDM band. The
PowerReach(TM) transponder also offers excellent optical-signal-to-noise-ratio
(OSNR) performance.
The PowerReach(TM) transponder provides wavelength tunability from 1570 nm
to 1607 nm with a +/-25pm accuracy and features a chromatic dispersion window
of 2000 ps/nm, well beyond the industry standard of 1600 ps/nm specified in
ITU-T G691, ITU-T G.709, Telcordia GR253 and OIF SFI4-01.0. The increased
dispersion performance permits much longer reach signal transmissions.
The PowerReach(TM) tunable transponder has a power output from +1 to +
6dBm, accepts multi-bit rate from 9.995 to 11.3Gb/s and it offers the
flexibility of zero or selectable chirp LiNbO3 modulators and multiple L-band
tunable laser options. This latest product enhancement enables rapid adoption
by customers, as it only requires a small incremental qualification effort
beyond the work already completed for the current C-band module.
"As communication networks require greater bandwidth, our customers are
increasingly looking for solutions in the L-band," said Dr. Giovanni
Barbarossa, chief technology officer of Avanex. "Dynamically tunable modules
are also a requirement for the latest generations of transmission equipment.
The improved PowerReach(TM) Full L-Band tunable transponder is a perfect
choice for this market segment and is an example of Avanex's commitment to
develop differentiated products that leverage our key strengths in optical
components, optical integration and control techniques."
The PowerReach(TM) Full L-Band tunable transponder serves metro, long-haul
and ultra-long-haul DWDM applications up to 3,000 kilometers, offers up to 80
channels at 50 GHz spacing, and allows remote optical, electrical and alarm
management and control functions through the I2C(TM) bus interfaces.
About Avanex
Avanex Corporation is a leading global provider of Intelligent Photonic
Solutions(TM) to meet the needs of fiber optic communications networks for
greater capacity, longer distance transmissions, improved connectivity, higher
speeds and lower costs. These solutions enable or enhance optical wavelength
multiplexing, dispersion compensation, switching and routing, transmission,
amplification, and include network-managed subsystems. Avanex was incorporated
in 1997 and is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. Avanex also maintains
facilities in Elmira, N.Y.; Shanghai, China; Nozay, France; San Donato, Italy;
and Bangkok, Thailand. To learn more about Avanex, visit our website at:
http://www.avanex.com.
SOURCE Avanex Corporation
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