ADVA intros time-sensitive networking for the 5G edge

ADVA introduced time-sensitive networking (TSN) capabilities to its FSP 150-XG418 high-speed packet edge device. The upgraded solution, which actively uses technologies that minimize latency and reduce jitter, targets 5G services at scale, including mobile fronthaul, industrial automation and video/audio bridging.The ADVA FSP 150-XG418 is a MEF 3.0-certified multi-layer 100Gbit/s demarcation device that now features express forwarding for ultra-low...

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Apple details $450M investment in Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone

Apple confirmed a $450 million investment for critical infrastructure that supports the new Emergency SOS via satellite capability for iPhone 14 models. The new service, which will be available to customers in the US and Canada beginning later this month, will allow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models to connect directly to a satellite, enabling messaging with emergency services when outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.Apple said the majority...

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Philippine's Globe Telecom tests Nokia's WDM optical line system

Globe Telecom, a mobile operator in the Phillippines, conducted a field trial of Nokia's WDM optical line system transmitting a 600 Gbps channel in the C-band and a 400 Gbps channel in the L-band. The trial was successfully demonstrated using one of Globe’s backbone networks between the Tarlac and Cabanatuan segment, located in the Northern Luzon part of the Philippines.Nokia C+L band solution doubles the capacity of Globe’s existing national backbone...

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Dell'Oro: Fixed wireless access equipment market continues growth

Total Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) revenues, including both RAN equipment and CPE revenue, remain on track to advance 35 percent in 2022, driven largely by subscriber growth in North America, according to a new Fixed Wireless Access Infrastructure and CPE advanced research report from Dell'Oro Group.“Fixed Wireless Access has become a key component to bridging the digital divide and connecting rural and underserved markets globally,” said Jeff Heynen,...

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Ayar Labs lands $15m DoD project for Optical I/O

Ayar Labs was awarded a $15 million multi-year prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) in support of Project KANAGAWA (the Co-Packaged Analog-Drive High-Bandwidth Optical Input/Output Project).This project will promote the next-level development of Ayar Labs’ optical interconnects to lead its transition into the Defense Department’s advanced packaging ecosystem.During the first phase of Project KANAGAWA (Task A), Ayar Labs will deliver its optical...

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Ayar Labs adds to its team

Ayar Labs announced the hiring of Lakshmikant (LK) Bhupathi, Vice President of Products, Strategy and Ecosystem, and Scott Clark, Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations.Bhupathi joins Ayar Labs following twenty years with Marvell Semiconductor (NASDAQ: MRVL) in a variety of design, technical marketing and product roles, including a position as Vice President, Product Management / Marketing at high performance networking company Aquantia (acquired...

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SiTime's new precision oscillator sets benchmark in timing performance

SiTime introduced a new oscillator that raises the bar on timing performance in data centers and 5G infrastructure.Highlights of the SiT5503 Super-TCXO1 to 60 MHz any-frequency output±5 ppb stability over operating temperature-40 to 95°C temperature range±0.3 ppb/°C stability over temperature slope2 seconds to final stability over temperature0.5 ppb/day daily aging110 mW power consumption at 2.5V7.0 mm x 5.0 mm package“Today’s 5G and edge network...

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