EXFO and Opnext Achieve Full Interoperability, Successfully Testing IEEE-Compliant 100 Gigabit Ethernet Optics
January 11 2010 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
These successful interoperability trials mean vendors can test CFP
MSA-based 100GbE transceivers while network equipment manufacturers
(NEMs) can move more quickly and confidently with their system
testing-one of the contributing aspects to accelerating overall
time to market. QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EXFO
Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. (NASDAQ:EXFONASDAQ:TSX:NASDAQ:EXF)
and Opnext, Inc. announced today that they have successfully
completed their joint interoperability trials for testing
IEEE-compliant 100 gigabit Ethernet optics. Using the EXFO
FTB-85100G Packet Blazer (40G/100G) and the Opnext 100GBASE-LR4 CFP
Multi-Source Agreement (MSA)-compliant optical module, the trials
included generating 100 gigabit Ethernet IP traffic at 100% wire
speed with pseudo-random bit sequence (PRBS) patterns as well as
monitoring error-free transmission with full Ethernet statistics.
This successful result brings together two different technological
innovations, which are key in enabling the rapid development and
deployment of next-generation carrier and data-center 100G
networks. The EXFO FTB-85100G's signal conditioning feature
includes pre-emphasis and receiver-equalization control-testing
capabilities to provide Opnext and other transceiver manufacturers
with a powerful way to optimize the interface between the host ICs
on the tester and gearboxes inside the CFP in order to get best
interoperability of the interface. "Opnext is excited to
collaborate with EXFO to provide a complete 100G design and test
solution for our mutual customers," said Tadayuki Kanno, president
of Opnext's module and device business units. "Opnext's 100G CFP
optical module continues to gain momentum as the first-generation
100G transceiver, allowing NEMs, carriers and data-center owners to
seamlessly establish 100G connectivity." "One of EXFO's major
strengths is always being at the forefront of new technologies, and
we maintain this leadership by playing an active role right from
the beginning-during early development," said Etienne Gagnon,
EXFO's Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing. "In this
case, we were the first test and measurement manufacturer to
release a portable 100G tester and the first and only one to
support the signal conditioning testing capability. This allowed us
to work closely with Opnext at this critical stage of their 100G
CFP product development by providing a robust product that meets
both R&D and manufacturing test requirements." In addition to
the signal conditioning feature, EXFO's Packet Blazer offers a full
range of other unique and advanced 802.3ba compliance test
functions to support the whole gamut of 40G/100G and OTU3/OTU4 OTN
testing applications, as it is part of a growing set of 100G test
solutions. EXFO's end-to-end 100G portfolio-covering early system
development through to field deployment-helps customers establish
thorough testing methods that go beyond just compliance to address
a variety of complex issues such as optical transceiver testing.
For further information on FTB-85100G, please visit
http://www.exfo.com/. About EXFO EXFO is a leading provider of test
and service assurance solutions for network operators and equipment
manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The
Telecom Division, which accounts for almost 90% of the company's
revenues, offers a wide range of innovative solutions to assess
optical networks, from the core to access, as well as
next-generation IP infrastructures and related triple-play
services. The Life Sciences and Industrial Division offers
solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly,
fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more
information, visit http://www.exfo.com/. 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/. DATASOURCE: EXFO ELECTRO-OPTICAL
ENGINEERING INC. CONTACT: Media Contacts: Vance Oliver, EXFO,
Manager, Investor Relations, (418) 683-0913, Ext. 3733, ; Rebecca
B. Andersen, Opnext, Corporate Communications, (510) 249-6038,
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