Optical

The Open XR Optics Forum published its Open XR Signal Specification document, delivering a full line-side signal specification for Open XR Optics transceivers, enabling implementation of line-side compatible transceivers. This specification document defines...

AttoTude, a start-up based in Menlo Park, California, announced $29 million in a Series A funding round for its work in developing a next generation data center interconnect technology. This...

Scottish ISP Commsworld is introducing a new business-grade Ethernet over Fibre to the Premises (EoFTTP) service, leveraging Ciena’s XGS-PON technology to provide ultra-high-speed broadband to businesses across the UK. This...

DustPhotonics has announced the launch of the first merchant silicon photonics engine designed for 1.6 Tbps DR8 applications, catering to AI and hyperscale data centers. The engine features eight independent...

NTT, in collaboration with Tokyo Institute of Technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough in photonics by demonstrating the first photonic topological phase transition induced by a material phase transition. This...

Core-Backbone, a leading network provider based in Germany, has implemented Infinera’s GX Series ICE6 800G solution to enhance its network capacity across several key routes. The upgrade spans critical links...

NTT reported a world-first milestone in long-haul optical transmission, surpassing 100 Tbit/s capacity over 800 km using newly developed wavelength band conversion technology. This achievement, made possible by integrating ultra-long...

Marvell, Lumentum, and Coherent have successfully demonstrated the interoperability of 800G ZR/ZR+ pluggable modules over transmission links up to 500km, marking an industry first. The demonstration showcased the ability of...

IP Infusion has announced that Danish non-profit ISP ASOM-Net has successfully deployed a 400G IPoDWDM network, powered by OcNOS 400G ZR+ enabled switches. This development was made possible through collaboration...

A newly formed Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), spearheaded by SEMI alongside TSMC and ASE, aims to accelerate next-generation semiconductor technologies by focusing on silicon photonics. Backed by over 30...

Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) reported its unaudited financial results for the fiscal third quarter of 2024, noting a significant 11.8% year-over-year revenue decline to $942.3 million, driven by continued challenges...

Senko Advanced Components and US Conec Ltd. have resolved their patent infringement disputes related to very small form factor (VSFF) fiber optic connectors and adapters. The resolution includes the dismissal...

Arelion, in collaboration with Ciena, conducted the world’s first live 1.6 terabits-per-second (Tbps) wavelength data transmission in a network field trial. This achievement took place on Arelion’s 470 km route...