TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Expands Transceiver Product Family with Introduction of Small Form Factor Transceivers.Business Editors/High Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2001 OC-3 and OC-12 SONET/SDH Transceivers Complement 2.5 Gb/s OC-48 Devices to Address Bandwidth Bottlenecks in Metropolitan Area Networks Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced that it has expanded its family of transceivers with the introduction of small form factor (SFF (Small Form Factor) Refers to a device that is smaller than others in its field. For example, a miniature display on a cellphone is an SFF device because displays can be extremely large on monitors and TVs by comparison. See form factor. ) fiber optic transceivers for SONET/SDH long reach (LR) and intermediate reach (IR) links. The new OC-3 (155 Mb/s) and OC-12 (622 Mb/s) transceivers, critical transport mechanisms for the communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. , complement Agilent's OC-48 (2.5 Gb/s) transceivers, introduced in March. The expanded product group is an important element in addressing networking bandwidth bottlenecks that currently exist in metropolitan area networks (MANs). "Agilent is the leader in SFF fiber optic transceivers, having shipped over 2.5 million SFF units," said Tom Fawcett, product marketing manager for Agilent's Networking Solutions Division. "We're applying our high-quality, high-volume expertise in the enterprise to the SONET space to produce new devices for our customers that can be produced economically at any volume." Agilent, the world's no. 1 manufacturer of fiber optic transceivers, now offers the industry's broadest line of Metro SFF transceivers. Offering a variety of data rates, distance, temperature ranges, and package configurations, each product is tested for Bellcore Standard compliance, and has passed rigorous tests for mechanical and thermal shock Thermal shock in mechanical models Thermal shock is the name given to cracking as a result of rapid temperature change. Glass and ceramic objects are particularly vulnerable to this form of failure, due to their low toughness, low thermal conductivity, and high , vibration, moisture, and temperature variations. The devices also comply with all regulations for eye safety and flammability. Agilent's new transceivers, delivered in the popular LC connector format, demonstrate superior jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle performance, delivering ample margin to the SONET standard so designers can increase performance and compensate for other devices within the system. The transceivers have also been designed to provide excellent EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. performance suitable for panel-mounted applications. EMI measurements have demonstrated significant margin to FCCB FCCB Foreign Currency Convertible Bond FCCB Falls Church Concert Band (Falls Church, VA) FCCB Field Configuration Control Board FCCB Fresno Community Concert Band (Fresno, CA) specifications, so designers can feel confident of passing regulatory EMI system testing. Agilent has developed proprietary manufacturing techniques to ensure very high product reliability. Agilent employs a unique module construction that allows separate parts of the transceiver to be produced and tested independently. The result is a family of extremely rugged transceivers that can be produced economically at any volume. U.S. Pricing and Availability The OC-3 transceivers are sampling today, and are expected to be available in high volumes by November 2001. The OC-12 transceivers are also sampling today, with full production expected later this year. Pricing for 1,000-unit quantities is expected to be $130 to $245 depending on speed, reach and operating temperature range. More information is available at www.agilent.com/view/sff. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 43,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $9.4 billion in fiscal year 2000, as restated to reflect the sale of its healthcare business. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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