PMC-Sierra Releases Pluggable GPON ONT Design

PMC-Sierra introduced a pluggable GPON Optical Network Terminal (ONT) reference design that can connect any Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) equipped with a standard Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) port to a high-speed Passive Optical Network.


The low-power, plug-and-play ONT allows carriers and system vendors to upgrade existing service-oriented home and small/medium business equipment, including gateways, routers, and integrated access devices, to full GPON functionality without hardware or software redesign.


PMC-Sierra's pluggable ONT, which is based on its GPON SoC for mini-ONT applications, is powered by standard interfaces in the host device and does not require a dedicated power supply. It integrates an optical transceiver, an innovative host interface, and a complete OMCI stack that is interoperable with all major OLT systems on the market. It can be connected to any SFP receptacle and does not require any software or hardware modifications to the host system.
http://www.pmc-sierra.com

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Vietnam's VTN Deploys ADVA for Managed Wavelength Services

Vietnam's largest telecommunications carrier, Vietnam Telecoms National (VTN), has deployed ADVA Optical Networking's FSP 3000 to provide managed Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) connectivity services to enterprises across the country. The VTN network traverses the entire length and width of Vietnam, boasting a network of 1,000 customers across more than 3,000 kilometers. Major financial institutions in Vietnam are using the managed WDM service.
http://www.advaoptical.comhttp://vtn.com.vn/

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Infonetics: Cisco's Q1 Boost in IP Core and Edge Router

Cisco's service provider IP core and edge router revenue rose by 6% in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the previous quarter, and up 33% compared to the first quarter of 2009, according to a new report from Infonetics Research. Meanwhile, other vendors reported declines in Q1 due to supply constraints.


Some highlights:

• Combined worldwide revenue from service provider IP edge routers, IP core routers, carrier Ethernet switches, and multiservice ATM switches declined 5% in the first quarter of 2010 from the previous quarter, to $2.95 billion, in what is typically a down quarter for this market



• Year-over-year (1Q09 vs. 1Q10), the overall market is up 14%



• The North American carrier router and switch market actually gained a bit in 1Q10, with manufacturer revenue up 1.5%, on the heels of an 18% gain in 4Q09



• Compared to this time last year, the service provider switch and router market in North America is up 29%



• Carrier Ethernet switch revenue was up 8% in 1Q10 from 4Q09, and is up 22% year-over-year (from 1Q09)

The report provides worldwide and regional market share, market size, forecasts through 2014, and analysis for IP core routers, IP edge routers, carrier Ethernet switches (CES), and multiservice ATM switches. The report also tracks IP edge routers and CES by application (multiservice edge, BRAS, Ethernet access transport, and Ethernet services edge), as well as port count and port revenue detail for Ethernet ports (10M/100M, 1G, 10G, 40G, 100G), ATM/frame relay/PPP ports, POS/ATM/WDM ports, and other ports (FDDI, serial, analog, etc.).
http://www.infonetics.com

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TeliaSonera Carries 127 Gbps Single Wavelength over 1,700km

TeliaSonera, in partnership with Opnext, demonstrated a single wavelength, real-time coherent 127G PM-QPSK (Polarization Multiplexed Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) modem running over a 1,700km span.


The trial conducted over a long haul link with 10 Gbps and 40 Gbps mixed traffic ran from Uppsala, Sweden to Olofström, Sweden and back for a total distance of 1700km and represents the longest un-regenerated real-time test to date. The TeliaSonera trial represents the first real-time, single wavelength 100G field trial in Europe.


Opnext noted that the transmission channel did not require optimization to implement the 100 Gbps technology, which further demonstrates the ease-of-use of coherent technology.


Currently, 10 Gbps and most 40 Gbps optical systems using direct detection require optimization and intervention by an optical network engineer to balance all of the optical impairments on an installed optical fiber. Opnext plug and play technology allows carriers to upgrade their existing line systems to 100 Gbps without requiring any change to their existing networks. In addition, new systems using Opnext technology can eliminate the need for external dispersion compensation, which reduces cost, minimizes IP latency and allows for deployment over older installed fiber.


"TeliaSonera has one of the largest and fastest growing IP backbones in Europe, and this trial demonstrates our focus on maintaining a state of the art network that is ready to use next-generation technologies, such as coherent 100 Gbps, from vendors like Opnext," said Staffan Göjeryd, Head of Broadband Development, TeliaSonera.
http://www.teliasonera.com
http://www.opnext.com

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ClariPhy Raises $24 Million for its 10/40/100G ICs

ClariPhy Communications, a start-up based in Irvine, California with engineering in Argentina, has raised $24 million in series C funding for its high speed communications ICs.


ClariPhy's portfolio includes mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for 10, 40 and 100 Gbps optical networking and communication applications. ClariPhy plans to use the funding to deliver a new class of single chip MXSP ICs that significantly increase an optical network's reach and tolerance to impairments (such as chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion and fiber nonlinearity).


The company's line of 10G, 40G and 100G networking chips are based on advanced MXSP schemes such as Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimation (MLSE) and Coherent Detection that approach the limits of achievable performance. ClariPhy's implementation of these schemes in 40 nm single-chip CMOS enables equipment designers to reduce cost and power by integrating multiple system functions into customized System on Chip (SoC) solutions.


The funding round includes new strategic investors -- Oclaro, a tier-one provider of optical communications and laser components, and multiple telecom OEMs. All ClariPhy's existing venture investors participated in this round, including Norwest Venture Partners, Allegis Capital, Onset Ventures and Pacific General Ventures.
http://www.clariphy.comhttp://

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Level 3 Teams with GlobeNet

Level 3 Communications has formed a partnership with GlobeNet, an international provider of submarine cable transmission capacity, to offer transport and high-speed Internet services between North and South America.


Through the relationship, Level 3 will be able to offer its high-speed Internet protocol (HSIP) services packaged with GlobeNet's sub-sea cable capacity on routes between South America and North America. GlobeNet will be able to offer its sub-sea cable capacity packaged with Level 3's HSIP services.


"With the increasing desire for high-quality global communications, it is crucial for network enablers to leverage infrastructure that is scalable, efficient, and capable of operating across the Americas," said Erick Contag, chief operating officer for GlobeNet. "We are pleased that our relationship with Level 3 will extend our international capabilities and increase our customers' access to premium data and IP services."http://www.level3.com
http://www.globenet.net/

• In March 2010, GlobeNet, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oi (formerly Brasil Telecom), completed the upgrade of the 22,000 kilometer submarine cable system linking the United States with Latin America. In addition to the submarine sections, Alcatel-Lucent upgraded the landing points in Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza (Brazil), Maiquet�a (Venezuela), St.David's (Bermuda), Boca Raton and Tuckerton, Fla. In Rio de Janeiro, the submarine network integrates with the terrestrial optical infrastructure of GlobeNet's parent company, Oi. Alcatel-Lucent also managed the installation, deployment and commissioning of the system.
  
  
  This project, the second upgrade in approximately 18 months, enables GlobeNet to deliver more than 110 Gbps of capacity, enabling GlobeNet to expand its wholesale service offering to include broadband, carrier Ethernet, fixed and mobile IP-based and traditional voice services as well as applications such as hosting, video conferencing and international private line services.

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NetApp Posts Revenue of $1.17 Billion

NetApp reported quarterly revenue of $1.17 billion compared to revenues of $880 million for the same period one year ago. GAAP net income was $145 million, or $.40 per share compared to GAAP net income of $68 million, or $0.21 per share for the same period in the prior year.


NetApp estimates revenue for the coming quarter to be in the range of $1.10 billion to $1.14 billion.


"With 50% growth in product revenue this quarter, NetApp significantly outperformed the competition. With accelerating revenue growth every quarter, we culminated our fiscal year with record levels of revenue, earnings per share, and free cash flow," said Tom Georgens, president & CEO. "The server virtualization and cloud computing trends are driving significant business for us, as our competitive advantages in those areas lead more customers to choose NetApp storage efficiency solutions for larger and larger data center projects."http://www.netapp.comhttp://

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SiTime Builds Market in MEMS-based Timing

SiTime, a start-up based in Sunnyvale, California, has 85% share of the MEMS-based timing market, according to a recent report from Yole Développement, a leading MEMS technology consulting firm. The report also forecasted that the MEMS-based timing market will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 80% from 2010 to 2015.


SiTime's portfolio of MEMS-based silicon timing solutions include high performance differential and spread spectrum oscillators, VCXOs and multiple output clock generators.


The company recently announced that cumulative shipments of its MEMS First CMOS oscillators and clock generators are expected to exceed 20 million units in May 2010. The MEMs-based devices replace quartz in applications including networking, telecommunications, storage and consumer electronics.


"Silicon MEMS oscillator technology has been accepted by the timing market as a viable alternative to quartz in many applications. MEMS oscillators are now in high-volume production, with several million units produced per month," said Laurent Robin, lead analyst for MEMS sensors and oscillators at Yole Développement. "SiTime is leading this MEMS timing market with a broad product portfolio of clock generators, oscillators and embedded resonators."http://www.sitime.com

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Quantenna's 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi Powers In-Home Video Distribution

Quantenna Communications introduced its third-generation Full-11n 4x4 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) chipset, enabling whole-home video distribution of multiple HD streams using 802.11n Wi-Fi.


Quantenna's newest 802.11n Wi-Fi chipset breaks ground in several ways. First, the design has been optimized for volume production and the company estimates it is approaching the 3x3 MIMO price range. Device size has been cut in half and power consumption by one-third as compared to previous solutions. It incorporated features that simplify transceiver certification in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Error vector magnitude (EVM) and phase-noise performance have both been enhanced to boost range and reliability, and the chipset's receiver linearity significantly reduces interference. Quantenna said its solution can reliable deliver multiple HD video streams (100+ Mbps) over distances of 100 feet or more.


Quantenna's third-generation chipset incorporates all specifications in the IEEE802.11n standard including 4x4 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). It also incorporates extensions to the IEEE802.11n standard including dynamic digital beamforming, and wireless channel monitoring and optimizing. Furthermore, Quantenna has increased channel bandwidth to 80MHz. This will be useful because the IEEE is working on a new 802.11ac specification that promises speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps. Quantenna will leverage these capabilities.


David French, Quantenna's CEO, said that while other Wi-Fi silicon companies have focused on Wi-Fi designs for mobile handsets, his company has focused on the problem of in-home video delivery. Quantenna believes it is 12 months ahead of other companies in developing 4x4 MIMO silicon. In addition, Quantenna's beamforming technology and dynamic channel characterization enable high performance video bridging between home gateways and set-top boxes, TVs and other consumer electronics.
http://www.quantenna.com

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Cortina Builds its Integrated Access Portfolio

Cortina Systems, a start-up based in Sunnyvale, California, has expanded its Integrated Access silicon portfolio with the addition of EPON ONU, GPON ONU, and OLT devices.


Cortina Systems' CS8017/CS8210 ONUs are consolidated EPON/GPON ONU solutions with integrated VoIP processors and Ethernet switches. Cortina Systems' CS8022 OLT is the 2nd generation quad EPON OLT with integrated switch. The devices include a device driver, software applications, operating systems, and reference designs.
http://www.cortina-systems.com

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Ookla Clocks Average Global Broadband Speed at 7.6 Mbps

The average global download speed is 7.6 Mbps, according to a newly release study from Ookla, the company that operates the popular speedtest.net bandwidth testing service. Ookla conducts more than one million speed and quality tests daily, primarily through its Speedtest.net and Pingtest.net sites, and has completed more than 1.5 billion tests to date.


Using data from its servers, Ookla is able to capture specific broadband metrics than can be correlated geographically. These include upstream/downstream bandwidth, latency and jitter.


Some highlights of the Ookla report:

• The top countries by download speed are South Korea (36.5Mbps), Latvia (23.3Mbps), Republic of Moldova (21.5Mbps), Japan (20.3Mbps) and Sweden (19.8Mbps).



• In the U.S., the top performing states are Delaware (15.6Mbps), Rhode Island (15.2Mbps), Massachusetts (15Mbps), New Jersey (14.1Mbps) and Virginia (13.6Mbps); the state with the lowest performance, according to Net Index, is Alaska at 2.8Mbps average download speed.



• The city with the fastest average broadband worldwide is Seoul, South Korea (34.49 Mbps), while the city with the fast broadband in the U.S. is San Jose, California (15.02 Mbps)

"By focusing our first Indexes on household broadband, we are able to deliver the most accurate and meaningful data needed to help drive decisions within government, carriers and ISPs. Ookla is in a unique position to provide this valuable information, and we're extremely pleased to be making our Net Index site available to the public," said Mike Apgar, co-founder and managing partner of Ookla.
http://www.ookla.com
http://www.Speedtest.net

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Video: Ribbit's Voice Innovation Platform

Presented by Ted Griggs, CEO, Ribbit // CTO, BT Voicehttp://www.ribbit.com

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