Module tests 1.6T optical communications links to 802.3dj specifications

VIAVI Solutions Inc. has recently enhanced its award-winning ONE LabPro testing and validation platform with the introduction of the new ONE-1600ER module. This module offers advanced features and comprehensive testing capabilities for next-generation 1.6Tb optical components, making it a valuable addition to the existing ONE-1600 and ONE-1600IE solutions.

As AI and ML technologies become increasingly integrated into computing and communications infrastructure, the demand for 1.6Tb optical transceivers is on the rise. The ONE LabPro platform caters to this demand by supporting high-capacity testing of infrastructure elements that enable 1.6Tb speeds.

The ONE-1600ER module extends the functionality of the ONE LabPro platform with full Ethernet support based on the latest 802.3dj specification. It enables essential testing of 1.6Tb and 8x200G configurations, facilitating the analysis of 200G lanes at 224G SERDES. Additionally, it provides comprehensive RFC2544 for thorough performance testing.

This module offers comprehensive electrical and optical support, including DAC, AOC, AEC, and ACC. It also features robust power and cooling management properties designed to meet the requirements of 1.6Tb coherent modules like 1600ZR and 1600LR/ER. New features such as inter-sublayer link training (ILT) and symbol muxing for full interoperability are also included in compliance with 802.3dj standards.

Manufacturers of transceivers, VSFF/MPO connectors, and co-packaged optics are facing scaling challenges due to AI-driven demand. To address these challenges and accelerate time to market, VIAVI is advancing its MAP-300 platform and inspection and cleaning portfolios with powerful new enhancements, including:

– High Density Variable Attenuator (mVOA-C2B): A new 12-channel, single-slot VOA module optimized for parallel optic applications like DR8 and CPO.

– PM-Fiber Optical Switching (mOSW-C1): Low-loss, high-extinction-ratio polarization-maintaining fiber switches for ELSFP and silicon photonics test applications.

– FiberChek ULTRA Connector Inspection: Enhancements to support volume manufacturing of new connector and fiber types for high-density AI fiber deployments.

The ONE-1600 and MAP-300 platforms will be showcased at VIAVI’s stand C3313 at ECOC 2025 from September 29 to October 1 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Additionally, VIAVI will demonstrate PCIe 6.0 interoperability with Alphawave Semi at stand 1428, showcasing advancements in next-generation PCIe 6.0 deployments over optical links.

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