Cost-efficient high-speed components for 100 gigabit ethernet transmission on one wavelength only: results of the HECTO project
In 2010, the standard for 100GbE was approved, which specifies the transmission of 100 Gb/s via 4 wavelength channels of 25 Gb/s each. A solution based on a 100 Gb/s single wavelength channel is capable of significant cost reductions should the required components be available. Within the HECTO proj...
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Published in | IEEE communications magazine Vol. 51; no. 5; pp. 136 - 144 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Magazine Article |
Language | English |
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New York
IEEE
01.05.2013
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) |
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Summary: | In 2010, the standard for 100GbE was approved, which specifies the transmission of 100 Gb/s via 4 wavelength channels of 25 Gb/s each. A solution based on a 100 Gb/s single wavelength channel is capable of significant cost reductions should the required components be available. Within the HECTO project, we developed components suitable for single-wavelength 100 Gb/s transmission. In this article, the project is described - its organization, objectives, possible impacts, and results - including the successful demonstration in a final field trial. A complete ETDM system utilizing the monolithically integrated transmitter and receiver modules developed in the project was built to transmit 112 Gb/s over 42 km standard single-mode fiber. Finally, we attempt an outlook on the prospective development of Ethernet standardization beyond 100GbE. |
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ISSN: | 0163-6804 1558-1896 1558-1896 |
DOI: | 10.1109/MCOM.2013.6515058 |