Abstract:
Historically, the Ethernet channel rate has been driven by anticipated user requirements whereas the lane rate was driven by anticipated (or available) electrical and optical signaling technologies. This trend will continue in the future. However, new applications and technologies sometimes emerge, thus driving apparent competing solutions within the Ethernet community. Here, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various optical implementations with >25Gbps lane rates as well as the perceived versus actual challenges of supporting multiple rates. Can we live in a world with 25, 40, 50, 100, 200, and 400 GbE? Does is dilute investments optical transceiver manufacturers must make or do the additional proliferations to match user requirements increase overall demand?
Presenter: Mitch Fields, Avago Technologies
Dr. Mitchell Fields is presently the Senior Director of Product Marketing and Strategy of the Fiber Optics Products Division at Avago Technologies. Mitch’s team is responsible for all product marketing, business development, and strategy as well as engagement with standards organizations, MSAs, and industry consortia. Since joining Avago in 2005, Mitch’s other responsibilities have included product strategy, business development, and field applications. Prior to Avago, Dr. Fields held R&D positions at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Sycamore Networks.