Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) says that Nokia used the test equipment company’s new ONT 800G FLEX DCO Module to validate the performance of CFP2-DCO optical transceivers. Nokia performed the validations using beta versions of the test module; the company subsequently bought the first production ONT 800G FLEX DCO Module upon its commercial release, VIAVI states.
As the name implies, the 800G FLEX DCO Module augments VIAVI’s ONT optical network test platform. The module offers native support for both 400G class CFP2-DCO and QSFP-DD 400ZR modules via what VIAVI describes as “a solid power and thermal cooling environment.” Electrical adapters enable tests of prototype boards and integrated circuits before module integration. The 800G FLEX DCO Module also offers 400G, 4x100G, and FOIC 1,2,4 interfaces.
“Carriers worldwide are investing in optical transport upgrades as they prepare for next-generation communications, and are entrusting us to drive more efficient operation while enhancing service quality,” said Andreas Leven, head of engineering, high speed optical networks at Nokia. “One of the qualities that sets Nokia apart is our reliability. To ensure all new and current optical products deliver on this quality, we rely on partners like VIAVI. They are involved in the technology lifecycle from standards development through field deployment, and therefore have a strong foundation on which to build robust test and measurement platforms.”
“We are honored to work with industry leaders such as Nokia, allowing us to anticipate and respond to network technology evolution,” added Tom Fawcett, vice president and general manager of VIAVI’s Lab and Production Business Unit. “Thanks to that partnership, VIAVI has blazed yet another trail with the first coherent test solution to support the multiservice market at 400G, accelerating high-speed network test to ensure performance and interoperability.”
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