Ciena Corp. introduces 16 channel dense wavelength division multiplex system.SAVAGE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 1996--Ciena Corp. formally announced Thursday the introduction of the Ciena MultiWave(TM) 1600 Transmission System. First shipments are scheduled for next month. The Ciena MultiWave(TM) product line is a dense wavelength division multiplexing See WDM. (DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing ) system that is capable of transmitting up to sixteen (16) discrete optical channels over one fiber pair. Each channel is bit-rate transparent from 150 Mb/s to 2.4 Gb/s and operates with existing SONET/SDH/Asynch fiber optic terminals. This system incorporates optical line amplifier repeaters to extend the transmission range, and it offers integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. management facilities. "Our system addresses the need for more bandwidth which is the result of a continuing trend toward implementation of survivable sur·viv·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. 2. That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. ring architectures and the introduction of new broadband services," states Pat Nettles net·tle n. 1. Any of numerous plants of the genus Urtica, having toothed leaves, unisexual apetalous flowers, and stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact. 2. Any of various hairy, stinging, or prickly plants. , president and chief executive officer of Ciena. "Simply put, Ciena's new system provides 40 Gb/s capacity over 600 kilometers on one fiber pair today," said Steve Chaddick, Ciena's vice president, product development. "It's an immediate solution to fiber constraint problems." The Ciena MultiWave(TM) 1600 System protects the carrier's existing investment in transmission equipment, frees up fiber to enable deployment of survivable networks and increases capacity for new services. It also provides rapid incremental expansion and eliminates repeater sites and regenerators, thereby delaying expensive fiber builds and reducing equipment costs. "Specifically, a single Ciena optical amplifier A device that boosts light signals in an optical fiber network. Unlike regenerators, which have to convert light to electricity in order to amplify it and then convert it back again to light, the optical amplifier amplifies the light signal itself. can replace 16 electronic regenerators simplifying network operations," states David Huber, chief technology officer of Ciena. "The increasing demand for transmission bandwidth in the long-haul networks has placed harsh demands on the public network infrastructure. By enabling network service providers to obtain substantial additional capabilities from their installed plant, Ciena is creating significant value and benefits for all network users. "We have responded to the bandwidth problem by offering the first commercially available 16 channel DWDM system," Nettles concluded. Ciena Corp. develops, manufactures and markets high-capacity fiber optic transmission systems for public networks. These systems unlock fiber bandwidth, improve network reliability and significantly reduce the cost of providing new broadband services. Ciena is providing real-life solutions today to combat the emerging bandwidth and capacity needs long-distance carriers will be faced with tomorrow. -0- Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Ciena's corporate office can be reached by e-mail at marketing@ciena.com. CONTACT: Ciena Corp. Denny Bilter, 301/497-0051 or Stackig Advertising & PR Jennifer Jones
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