Intel Corporation today introduced optical networking products that help reduce the cost and increase capacity of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), the Intel TXN13500 8-Channel Tenable DWDM Optical Transceiver and the Intel IXF30009 Optical Transport Processor.
This solution uses tenable lasers to enable dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems to divide light signals into multiple wavelengths or "channels" that each carry 10 Gigabits of data per second over a single strand of fibre. DWDM, the process of splitting light into multiple channels, enables telecommunications carriers and Internet service providers to extend the reach of existing networking equipment in MANs, saving the time and cost of installing additional fibre.
The TXN13500 transceiver and IXF30009 processor together provide OEMs with a complete DWDM line card solution that supports multiple data rates from 9.95 to 11.1 Gbps, enabling use in 10-Gigabit Ethernet networks, OC-192 SONET/SDH networks and Optical Transport Networks (OTN), the three primary optical networking protocols used in the telecom industry today. DWDM line cards are used to increase bandwidth capacity in add-drop multiplexers, DWDM terminals and metro and long-haul transport applications.
"By combining support for multiple protocols with tenable laser technology, Intel is reducing service providers` inventory carrying costs and spares requirements by up to eight times," said Gordon Hunter, vice president, Intel Communications Group and general manager, Optical Products Group. "Since we offer a complete DWDM line card solution, OEMs can avoid the difficulties of troubleshooting mixed-vendor solutions and focus on helping their carrier customers reduce capital and operating expenses."
The Intel TXN13500 DWDM Optical Transceiver provides the complete physical layer and optics for eight tenable channels. It is designed for transmission over distances up to 80 kilometres without signal regeneration, minimizing equipment costs for servicing metropolitan and long haul areas. It is 300-pin multisource agreement (MSA) compatible. MSAs define electrical interfaces, physical characteristics, signalling schemes and other essential characteristics that enable companies to provide system OEMs with a reliable supply of standard products.
The Intel IXF30009 Optical Transport Processor is the most highly integrated device of its type, offering transparent aggregation of four OC-48 (2.5 Gbps) signals, and strong forward error correction (FEC) capabilities that increase the reach of optical networks. The aggregation of 2.5-Gbps into 10-Gbps client signals helps customers to extend the use of their existing 2.5-Gbps network infrastructure while smoothly migrating to 10-Gbps equipment. This is particularly important for today`s heterogeneous networks operated by multiple carriers.
These products will be on display at the European Conference on Optical Communication in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sept. 8-12; the Intel Developer Forum in San Jose, Calif., Sept. 9-12; and the National Fibre Optic Engineers Conference in Dallas, Sept. 15-19.
Product Availability
The TXN13500 optical transceiver is currently sampling. General availability is expected in the first quarter of 2003. The IXF30009 optical transport processor will begin sampling by the end of this year, with general availability expected in the second quarter of 2003. For more information on Intel`s optical technologies, visit www.intel.com/go/optical.
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