Alcatel Introduces Cost-effective 10-gigabit Multimode GLight Fiber and Connectivity Solutions for Central Offices, Campuses, and LANs.Business/Technology Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2002 New solution improves transmission capability by a factor of ten, saving 25 to 40 percent in carrier costs Alcatel (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ALA), the world leader in optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. , today introduced a new 10-gigabit multimode GLight fiber with associated cable solutions and connectivity hardware that will increase data speeds for Local Area Networks (LANs) and Storage Area Networks. Compatible with 10-gigabit Ethernet transmission technology, the fiber is capable of delivering up to 10 Gbit/s over distances of up to 300 meters at frequencies of 850 nanometers, and potentially several kilometers at decreased speeds. This means that bandwidth-hungry environments, such as business complexes, corporations, government offices, hospitals and financial institutions, will be able to increase their data flows tenfold, both quickly and cost-effectively. By delivering more features and bandwidth, Alcatel's 10-gigabit GLight can enable LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. installers and managers to achieve from 25 percent to 40 percent savings, while assuring the efficient growth of their networks to satisfy future needs. The new 10-gigabit GLight fiber opens a whole new world of capabilities and applications for heavy data users, who need high-resolution, color graphics The ability to display graphic images in colors. , enhanced video, high-speed data, and quality sound. In addition to making LANs more efficient, the enormous capacity of the 10-gigabit GLight fiber helps alleviate traffic bottlenecks close to the user, where the bottlenecks have limited the ability to exploit the speed and capacity of high-bandwidth optical networks. Drawing on its complete optical networking portfolio, Alcatel provides a full end-to-end package for campus and premises applications, which includes various types of cables, connectivity hardware, and product-specific technical support. By furnishing a comprehensive offering as a single knowledgeable source, Alcatel helps customers streamline the process of building and designing networks. To manufacture the 10-gigabit GLight fiber, Alcatel uses its unique, patented process called furnace chemical vapor deposition Vapor deposition Production of a film of material often on a heated surface and in a vacuum. Vapor deposition technology is used in a large variety of applications. . This proprietary method guarantees superior geometry, uniformity, and purity of the fiber, optimizing it for high-speed transmission via a new generation of low-cost vertical-cavity surface-emitting (VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) Pronounced "vixel." A type of laser diode that emits light from its surface rather than its edge. A VCSEL's circular beam is easy to couple with a fiber, and due to its surface-emission architecture, can be tested ) lasers. Moreover, the fiber is backward compatible Refers to hardware or software that is compatible with earlier versions of the product. Also called "downward compatible." Contrast with forward compatible. backward compatible - backward compatibility to support protocols such as Ethernet, Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. , FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) Often pronounced "fiddy," it was a LAN and MAN access method that had its heyday in the mid-1990s. FDDI was an ANSI standard token passing network that transmitted 100 Mbps over optical fiber up to 10 kilometers. and Fast Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. , thus facilitating network upgrades. "We have taken a proven product, and progressively enhanced it in keeping with the needs of our customers, who were closely consulted during the development of GLight," said Jacques Blanc Jacques Blanc is one of two main protagonists (the other being Samanosuke Akechi) in . He is also the first Westerner to wield the Oni Power. Jacques' likeness is that of the French actor Jean Reno. Reno also performed the French voice talents for his character as well. , president of Alcatel's optical fiber activities. "This fiber, along with the related cable and connectivity elements, provides customers with a complete, future-ready solution for campus applications." The introduction of 10-gigabit GLight rounds out Alcatel's advanced optical fiber offering, enabling customers to optimize total network performance at the lowest cost per available bit. Alcatel offers multimode fibers, singlemode fiber, the recently introduced Enhanced SMF (1) (Standard Messaging Format) An electronic mail format for Novell's MHS messaging system. The application puts the data into this format in order to send an e-mail message. and the advanced Non Zero-Dispersion Shifted Fibers, TeraLight Metro and TeraLight Ultra. These high-quality, high-performance products meet the diverse and evolving needs of networks. A wide variety of cable designs and connectivity solutions enables Alcatel to supply optical networks end-to-end in a variety of environments. More about Alcatel's 10-Gigabit GLight 10-Gigabit GLight is a graded index multimode fiber (MMF See multimode fiber. ) with a 50/125-micron core/cladding construction. Designed for use in 10-gigabit Ethernet systems in campus and LAN applications, it complements Alcatel's existing MMF portfolio, which includes 50- and 62.5-micron core designs with both standard and 1-Gbit/s transmission capabilities. The 10-gigabit GLight is optimized for use at 850 nanometers, taking advantage of the ability to use compact and economical vertical-cavity surface-emitting VCSEL lasers. This advanced fiber, along with the complete suite of Alcatel products for access applications, provides network operators with the technology and bandwidth to build versatile and future-proof networks. About Alcatel Alcatel designs, develops and builds innovative and competitive communications networks, enabling carriers, service providers and enterprises to deliver any type of content, such as voice, data and multimedia, to any type of consumer, anywhere in the world. Relying on its leading and comprehensive products and solutions portfolio, from end-to-end optical infrastructures, fixed and mobile networks to broadband access, Alcatel's customers can focus on optimizing their service offerings and revenue streams. With sales of 25 billion Euros in 2001 and 99,000 employees, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, www.alcatel.com |
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