CoreOptics and ADVA Optical Networking partner to enable plug-and-play metro optical networks based on MLSE-2

  
    
  
  
    
      CoreOptics Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of 40 Gbps and 
      10 Gbps optical networking subsystems, and ADVA Optical Networking today 
      announced joint development of the second generation of 10 Gbps Maximum 
      Likelihood Sequence Estimation (MLSE-2) technology on ADVA Optical 
      Networking�s FSP 3000 Wavelength Division 
      Multiplexing (WDM) platform.
    
    
      �The joint work with CoreOptics has resulted 
      in an innovative optical module based on MLSE-2 and ADVA Optical 
      Networking�s transmitter technology,� 
      commented Dr. Christoph Glingener, chief technology officer at ADVA 
      Optical Networking. �It will enable transport 
      of 10 Gbps signals on much longer uncompensated links to further 
      maximize the benefits of ROADM-based installed networks. In addition to 
      significant CAPEX/OPEX savings, the results of our partnership with 
      CoreOptics enable service providers to simplify their architecture with 
      high-performance, low-cost plug-and-play metro optical networks.�
    
    
      CoreOptics has established market leadership in providing highly 
      advanced equalization solutions based on electronic signal processing at 
      10 Gbps, while providing a complete set of 40 Gbps transponder modules. 
      The company�s innovative technology is �field-proven� 
      and is in deployment with top tier service providers globally.
    
    
      �ADVA Optical Networking has been in the 
      forefront of delivering optical and Ethernet innovation to advance the 
      transformation to packet-oriented optical networking and increase the 
      efficiency of existing network infrastructure,� 
      said Hamid Arabzadeh, chairman of the board, president and CEO of 
      CoreOptics. �ADVA�s 
      disruptive next-generation metro WDM platform, now based on MLSE-2, will 
      enable service providers to benefit from more capacity, higher speeds, 
      longer reach and a greater utilization of their optical networks, while 
      achieving a much faster service activation time for the end users.�
    
    
      CoreOptics currently offers 10 Gbps DWDM, 40 Gbps Single Channel Short 
      Reach and 40/43G DWDM transponder modules. The company�s 
      product portfolio also includes 40G Serializer/De-serializer IC�s, 
      43 Gbps Ultra-FEC, 40G Mux/DeMux for 4x10G client signals and Interface 
      Converter supporting SFI-5s, SFI-4, XFI to enable building of next 
      generation Open Tolerant Networks.
    
    
      About CoreOptics
    
    
      CoreOptics, with operations in Nuremberg, Germany and San Jose, 
      California/Manchester New Hampshire, USA, develops and manufactures 
      subsystems for ultra high-speed optical networking applications in the 
      telecommunications and information technology industries. CoreOptics 
      current portfolio includes advanced 10Gbps and 40Gbps transponders for 
      Metropolitan, Regional and Long Haul optical systems using DWDM, OTN, 
      SONET/SDH, ATM and IP protocols.
    
    
      The company was founded in January 2001 and has received financing from 
      leading venture capital firms T-com, GIMV, Crescendo Ventures, TVM, High 
      Tech Private Equity, Atila Ventures, Quest for Growth and others. The 
      team includes over 140 highly skilled engineers with extensive 
      experience in RF and digital ASIC design as well as optical systems, 
      applications and network architecture. Additional information about 
      CoreOptics can be found at www.CoreOptics.com
    
    
      About ADVA Optical Networking
    
    
      ADVA Optical Networking (FSE: ADV) is at the forefront of providing 
      Optical+Ethernet solutions that advance next-generation networks for 
      data, storage, voice and video services. Our company�s 
      strength comes from passionate and dedicated employees, all sharing a 
      common vision: a fast, customized response to customers� 
      ever-changing needs. Our innovative FSP products and strong customer 
      focus provide carriers and enterprises the ability to scale their 
      networks and deliver intelligent, competitive new services. ADVA Optical 
      Networking�s solutions have been deployed at 
      more than 200 carriers and 10,000 enterprises around the world. For 
      further information about ADVA Optical Networking: www.advaoptical.com.