PMC-Sierra intros second-gen GPON devices

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 – PMC-Sierra Inc. has announced the availability of new GPON SoCs, which include the PAS7401 GPON ONT, the MSP7162 GPON Gateway, and the PAS5211 four-port GPON OLT. They feature PMC-Sierra’s GigaPASS architecture, which PMC-Sierra says is already deployed in more than 6 million PON devices and is enhanced for WT-156 compliance. These devices are PMC-Sierra’s second-generation GPON SoCs and include complete reference designs and software packages; all have proven interoperability with a wide-range of commercial GPON systems, according to the company.

“By partnering with PMC-Sierra to supply industry-leading GPON access equipment, Dasan is able to leverage PMC-Sierra’s extensive experience based on millions of FTTH field deployments,” said Dr. Steve Lee, vice president and head of R&D, Dasan Networks, Inc. “Our partnership enables us to offer high-performance, low-cost triple-play GPON systems based on field-proven, flexible platforms that

Report: Compound semiconductors to drive 10G, 40G growth

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JULY 16, 2008 — Strategy Analytics’ latest study, “Fiber-optic Analog IC Market Forecast: 2007-2012,” predicts that Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Indium Phosphide (InP) technologies will be the drivers for 10G and 40G growth.

Collectively, the 10G and 40G capacity market segments will grow at a compound annual average growth rate (CAAGR) of 28%, with demand for GaAs and InP transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), post