ATX Networks has introduced its next-generation digital DWDM optical gateway platform aimed at enabling cable operators to expand capacity fiber access links between headends and outside plant facilities using a pay-as-you-grow approach.
The Digital Link Extender 40 is the first product within ATX’s technology-agnostic GigaWave platform and supports both Remote PHY and Remote MACPHY DDA, as well as PON, small cell/5G and enterprise business services.
ATX said the 1RU DLX supports two DLX40 modules, each which allow cable operators to aggregate up to 40 wavelengths across optical access links of up to 60 kilometers in length.
“MSOs require innovative and disruptive broadband access technologies to respond to an increasingly competitive consumer and commercial enterprise market,” said Charlie Vogt, CEO of ATX Networks, in a statement. “We are assisting our cable operator partners to evolve their linear analog networks to IP-based, software-defined digital networks designed and architected to support full-duplex speeds of 10 Gbps and higher.”
Liberty Global has chosen Vector Technologies as its vendor for optical nodes and amplifiers as the operator rolls out services across Europe.
“We strive to make a reality of the ultrafast broadband in Europe,” said Colin Büchner, managing director of access network at Liberty Global, in a statement. “Therefore, to deliver a wide range of new consumer and business services and to pave the path to gigabit speed tiers across our HFC network we need a reliable partner with substantial experience and expertise in the cable market. Vector Technologies has proven long partnership with Liberty Global concerning quality, lead times and technical support, while aligning with our long range roadmap. We firmly believe that our cooperation with Vector Technologies will unlock joint capabilities to bring leading-edge and disruptive solutions that support future implementations”.
Vector said the solutions are DOCSIS 3.1 compliant and enable a downstream frequency up to 1.2 GHz.
Vaivi Solutions said it has introduced the industry’s smallest handheld network tester for mobile and cable networks that are moving to 5G, Remote PHY and other distributed technologies.
The T-BERD/MTS 5882 enables fiber characterization, multi-protocol service activation, troubleshooting and maintenance for next-gen networks, in a form factor 20 percent smaller than currently available.
“With this one solution, Viavi is delivering on the promise of two major industry trends – the evolution of networks to deliver Gigabit speed to the end user, and greater workforce efficiency through automation,” said Kevin Oliver, VP and general manager of Converged Instruments and Virtual Test at Viavi, in a statement. “The T-BERD/MTS 5882 supports the more advanced requirements of 5G and Remote PHY, enabling technicians and contractors of all skill levels to complete their work quickly and accurately.”