World’s First 800ZR Coherent Services with Juniper Networks

This first deployment uses an early release of Juniper’s JCO800 coherent optics in the PTX

OIF Releases 800ZR Coherent Interface Implementation

OIF standardization initiatives resulted in the fastest ramping telecom technology in history and marked a turning point in the market from proprietary embedded WDM optics to interoperable pluggable coherent modules.

Coherent Announces L-Band 800G ZR/ZR+ Pluggable Transceivers

The transceiver leverages the Coherent L-band 140 Gbaud IC-TROSA, and demonstrated at ECOC2024 in a Juniper PTX.

Routed Optical Networking Continues to Transform the Industry

Cisco executive Bill Gartner highlighted a recent Cignal AI report in a note talking about the benefits and milestones of the company’s Routed Optical Networking (RON) architecture.

Success Story: OIF 400ZR Standardization Efforts

OIF standardization initiatives resulted in the fastest ramping telecom technology in history and marked a turning point in the market from proprietary embedded WDM optics to interoperable pluggable coherent modules.

Marvell, Lumentum and Coherent Demonstrate Industry’s First 800G ZR/ZR+ Pluggable Modules

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson and the first interop of 800ZR modules.

OFC 2024 Reflections

Mentioned: Kyle Hollasch’s thoughts on OFC 2024.

Coherent, Juniper, and Marvell Demonstrate 800ZR System at OFC24

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson on 800ZR pluggables volumes

Ekinops Delivers 800G Solution, Doubles Capacity and Extends Reach

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson on Gen 120P market growth

Acacia Introduces 800G ZR+ with Interoperable PCS

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson on interoperable PCS and 800ZR

Ribbon and Cisco Demonstrate 1.2 Tbps Interoperability

Mentioned: Kyle Hollasch on Ribbon’s announced interop testing with Cisco

Infinera Announces Intra-Datacenter 1.6 Tb/s Optics

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson on the 1.6Tbs client optics market.

OIF Launches 1600ZR+ at Q1 2024 Meeting

Mentioned: Andrew Schmitt on the success of the OIF in pluggable coherent applications

Credo Announces 800G Retimer for Linear Receive Optics

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson and Credo’s new half-retimed 800G DSP

The Market Opportunity for Linear Drive Optics

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson interviewed about the in depth report on Linear Drive optics.

Marvell Delivers Industry’s First Pluggable Coherent 800 Gbps DSP and Module

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson and Marvell’s 800ZR DSP and module announcements.

Linear Drive optics offer benefits, but challenges will limit deployment

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson and the Linear Drive report

Five Themes from NGON 2023

Mentioned: Kyle Hollasch at NGON 2023

Enabling a 100ZR Ecosystem

Mentioned: Scott Wilkinson by Effect Photonics on building the 100ZR supply chain.

LightReading Video Interview: OFC2023

Phil Harvey Interviews Scott Wilkinson about pluggable coherent at OFC 2023.