TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies to Demonstrate Test and Measurement Solutions at OFC/NFOEC for 100G and Beyond
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it will demonstrate
test and measurement solutions for high-speed communication at the Optical
Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) and National Fiber
Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC), March 19-21, at the Anaheim
Convention Center (Booth
2719) in Anaheim, Calif.
The new era of data-center infrastructure, enabling cloud computing, big
data storage and analytics, is driving the development of new standards
for higher data rates. This involves long-haul transmission lines
through serial I/O interfaces in end-user devices. 100G and higher is
the next speed class required in data centers and metro or long-haul
communication lines.
Moving more data at rates of 100 Gb/s and higher across the cloud
promises efficiency gains for operators in cost per bit transmitted.
They will use technologies such as complex modulation, silicon photonics
and integrated optics to achieve those data rates as they build out
their networks. But these technologies also create challenges for
designers who need to validate their high-speed optical and electrical
components and systems.
“Achieving the goal of 100G and higher speeds requires flexible
instruments that meet customer needs today and tomorrow,” said Juergen
Beck, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Digital Photonic
Test Division. “Agilent is the only electronic test and measurement
company that offers test solutions along the entire value chain of the
cloud, addressing the latest technologies such as silicon photonics and
coherent transmission.”
Agilent will introduce the following new products:
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Multi-Wavelength Meter with a significantly enhanced reference gas
laser that offers slower degradation, extends the meter’s operating
life, requires less maintenance, and reduces cost of ownership in the
most accurate class of wavelength meters.
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Optical power meters that provide the industry’s highest sensitivity,
along with low noise and solid stability, to accurately measure and
monitor weak signals and small signal changes.
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Four-tap de-emphasis pattern generator options for the 32-Gb/s Serial
BERT for easier transceiver, backplane and IC testing.
Agilent experts will demonstrate how to:
Enable coherent transmission beyond 400 Gb/s using the industry’s
most flexible optical and electrical real-time modulation analysis
system, the Agilent N4391A,
which includes the Infiniium
90000 Q-Series oscilloscope. The Q-Series features a two-channel,
real-time bandwidth of 63 GHz, the industry’s highest four-channel
bandwidth with 33 GHz in a single frame, and the industry’s lowest noise
and jitter measurement floor.
Analyze complex modulation at 100 Gb/s and beyond using the
portable new N4392A
integrated optical modulation analyzer for automated
characterization of integrated coherent receivers. The compact and
affordable N4392A can perform real-time modulation analysis of a 100
Gb/s dual-polarization QPSK signal and is well-suited for 100 Gb/s R&D,
manufacturing and system integration applications.
Characterize components for next-generation transmission systems
using Agilent’s new Lightwave
Component Analyzer. This instrument, based on Agilent’s new
Performance Network Analyzer, can show balanced electro-optical
characterization for 100/400G components. The N7700A
Photonic Application Suite can deliver spectral polarization
analysis for coherent receivers and passive components.
Efficiently analyze waveforms and bit errors for 100G Ethernet
through parallel testing of multiple electrical 25- to 32-Gb/s channels.
The Agilent N1045A 60-GHz minimodules for the Infiniium DCA-X
oscilloscope (each configured with two or four remote heads) and the new
compact N4960A
Serial BERT (with fast rise time and high voltage options) are ideal
solutions for next-generation data-center links. Both can test multiple
channels from 25 to 32 Gb/s for 100G Ethernet, 32G fibre channel, and
CEI-28G-VSR applications.
Agilent now includes three years of warranty with every instrument.
Country- and region-specific information about the Agilent warranty
program can be found online at www.agilent.com/find/ThreeYearWarranty.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement
company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences,
diagnostics, electronics and communications. The company’s 20,500
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had
revenues of $6.9 billion in fiscal 2012. Information about Agilent is
available at www.agilent.com.
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