VIAVI announces new high-speed Ethernet testing platform at OFC 2023
Summary
Ethernet technology is also picking up key aspects of classic DWDM in areas like Data Centre Interconnection (DCI) and ultra-long range such as ZR. VIAVI will also demonstrate the recently released 800G Ethernet Technology Consortium (ETC) capability of its ONT 800G FLEX XPM Module, supporting the testing needs of hyper scalers, data centres, and related applications. “Our ONT-800 platform now supports 800G ETC, providing a logical addition to our solid physical layer testing foundation as we move up the Ethernet stack to the new HSE solution.” A new line of VIAVI Loopback Adapters will also be introduced at OFC. VIAVI QSFP-DD800 Loopback Adapters enable network equipment vendors, IC designers, service providers, ICPs, contract manufacturers and FAE teams to develop, validate and produce Ethernet switches, routers and processors that use high-speed pluggable optics. These adapters provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for loopback and load ports up to 800Gbps compared with using expensive and sensitive pluggable optics.