MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - JDSU (
NASDAQ:
JDSU) (
TSX:
JDU) today announced
its next-generation wavelength selective switch (WSS) module, the Mini 50
Gigahertz (GHz) WSS. Providing optical components that help network
equipment manufacturers and service providers optimize networks has become
increasingly important as consumers continue to access more
bandwidth-intensive applications, such as video, over the internet.
The Mini 50 WSS represents the next generation of JDSU 50GHz WSS modules
that have been deployed in networks worldwide since 2003. These modules
have proven optical performance and reliability in routing and managing
network traffic. JDSU WSS modules are the only ones that are carrying live
100G network traffic today.
The new module comes in a smaller package with increased functionality to
support more sophisticated mesh network architectures. Testing of the Mini
50 WSS in JDSU's lab has proven that it can support network traffic through
more than 16 nodes, or entry and exit points in a network, with minimal
effect to the network signal. It is projected to be able to support or
'cascade' a signal in up to 26 nodes.
The Mini 50 WSS became commercially available in December 2009 and is
currently in various phases of implementation with several network
equipment manufacturer customers.
"JDSU's Ottawa-based R&D team continues to be at the cutting edge of WSS
technology," said Gurpreet Mand, director of ROADM Products for the CCOP
business segment at JDSU. "The Mini 50 WSS is yet another example of a next
generation solution from JDSU that has a platform that is highly scalable
to support emerging applications."
Mini 50 WSS Highlights
-- 1 X 9 port configuration.
-- Superior optical performance that is designed to better isolate and
maintain signals.
-- Compact with reduced height and smaller form factor.
-- Proven in networks with 40G data rates and ready for 100G network
speeds.
-- High cascadability -- or ability for network signal to travel
through several network nodes without compromising the signal -- in
up to 26 nodes.
-- Designed for lower cost and high volume production.
About JDSU
JDSU (
NASDAQ:
JDSU) (
TSX:
JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in
the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading
provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical
products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and
network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of
innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation,
semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and
defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at
www.jdsu.com.
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