70GHz scope deployed for optical submarine network

11th January 2016

Tektronix

Mick Elliott

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The 70GHz oscilloscopes using Tektronix patented Asynchronous Time Interleaving (ATI) technology are to be used in a coherent optical evaluation program designed to increase throughput of the world's fastest optical submarine network systems. TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity company and an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology, will be deploying the oscilloscopes.

For TE SubCom's engineers working in the fields of optical modulation analysis and advanced research, these new DPO70000SX low-profile oscilloscopes provide a scalable multi-unit configuration for ultra-high frequency signal fidelity needed in optical submarine network designs.

With optical speeds already in the 100s of Gbps range and research efforts working to achieve Tbps speeds, optical communications design is one of the main applications demanding higher-speed test and measurement instrumentation solutions, including the ability to synchronise multiple high-performance oscilloscopes.

The oscilloscopes use an IBM 9HP SiGe process combined with ATI technology, extending real time oscilloscope bandwidth while maintaining the highest signal fidelity and lowest noise level.

"The race to deploy faster optical communications systems starts with companies like TE SubCom," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "With our new oscilloscopes and ATI technology, Tektronix is happy to help move the industry forward with such a solid partner."To meet growing bandwidth needs, TE SubCom is investing in new technologies that can grow network capacity.