Ekinops, an optical transport solutions provider for private networks and service providers has announced the development of a transponder technology that enables service providers to double their optical network’s capacity.
Ekinops 20G Transponder technology
The new offering enables service providers to install two 10G circuits on existing networks provided by Ekinops as well as in line systems provided by third parties. The 10G transponder technology integrates Ekinops’ Dynamic Forward Error Correction capability, which allows deployment in line systems without any need of replacing, even if the networks use older fibers with poor performance outputs. Furthermore, DynaFEC offers performance-enhancing capability at reduced costs, achieved by the elimination of regeneration points located on the older networks.
The Principal of Telecom Pragmatics, Mar Lutkowitz stated that while 100G transponder will take several years to come into effect, Ekinops is making the effort to improve the current network to provide a valuable and better solution. Lutkowitz also added that the cost incurred by network carriers on optical equipment will also be based on the Ekinops technology for an extended period.
The Chief Operating Officer of Ekinops, Xavier Ollivier stated that the 20G transponder technology developed by the company can be easily deployed by service providers without disturbing existing services. The 100G technology developed by Ekinops is suitable only in certain situations and when it makes financial sense. Several existing customers of Ekinopsonly need to double their capacity, which is provided by the 20G transponder technology.
Ekinops, headquartered in Lannion, France, offers a 100G solution for customers deploying the advanced multi-reach Ekinops 360 Transport System, featuring T-Chip technology, for green field applications and upgrades.