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100G Lambda MSA Group Adds New Members and Releases Updated Specifications for Next Generation Networks
The 100G Lambda MSA group is driving the next generation of low cost 100G optics, and paving the way to 400G interconnects.
Meeting enterprise demands with dual rate 10/25G Ethernet
Cisco’s new SFP-10/25G-CSR-S transceiver enables cost effective next generation enterprise networks.
New MSA Formed to Tackle 400GE Over Multi-Mode Fiber
There’s a new standard in town, and it’s name is 400GE BiDi MSA.
100G Adoption In Data Centers With QSFP BiDi Transceiver
Dual-rate 40/100G QSFP BiDi is a big hit at Cisco Live 2018 in Orlando!
Fiber Optics Part 2: Single-Mode Fiber vs. Multi-Mode-Fiber
Everything you always wanted to know about fiber optic data communication but were afraid to ask. Part 2: SMF vs. MMF
PAM4 for 400G Optical Interfaces and Beyond (Part 1)
This blog walks you through the basics of PAM4 modulation for current and next-generation optical transceivers.
The 100G Lambda MSA Specifies Cost-Effective 100GE and 400GE Optical Modules
Learn about the new MSA that enables low cost standardized 100G and 400G transceivers.
Cisco Optics On Display and Demonstrated at OFC 2018
See optical innovations at OFC, like dual-rate BiDi, extended reach 25G optics for MMF, and a cool demo of the QSFP-DD transceiver form factor.
40/100G BiDi Transceiver – Some Sequels Are Better Than The Original
QSFP BiDi at either 40G or 100G offers easy migration paths for data center upgrades.
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