Fujitsu Touts Flash OC192 and OC768

ATLANTA -- Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. today announced breakthrough technology in the SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) marketplace with the added capability of OC-192 to its FLASH(R)2400 ADX -- a next generation add/drop multiplexer that packs the industry's highest drop capacity into a space-saving design -- to be demonstrated during SUPERCOMM 2001, at booth number 2642. The company will also be demonstrating next-generation OC-192 capabilities for the FLASH2400 ADX that will allow two complete OC-192 systems (or one 4-fiber BLSR system) in a single shelf. A key differentiator in Fujitsu's OC-192 optics capability is the company's industry-leading tunable wavelength laser technology. The FLASH2400 ADX currently includes a 4-channel tunable laser, with plans to move to a 22-channel tunable laser. The addition of these tunable lasers facilitates direct connectivity to DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) systems without the need for external transponders. The addition of OC-192 capabilities makes it the industry's first network elements to support DS3 tributary drops from an OC-192 signal. Support for an unrestricted mix of OC-3, OC-12, and OC-48 integrated / subtending rings, combined with broadband DCS functionality eliminates multiple network elements -- and the ties needed to connect them -- to significantly reduce space, power and the potential for service outages. In a separate release: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. announces plans to productize and commercialize advanced 40Gbps technology on its industry-leading FLASHWAVE(R) OADX platform. Lab scientists and research and development engineers have developed the next significant technology advancements in dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM). Only a small number of companies have the capability to build this level of advancement--Fujitsu is one of them. Fujitsu has world-class research labs based in North America and Japan working on driving down the costs of delivering bandwidth. Currently, Fujitsu is focusing on the physics to deliver products with both superior technology and real economic benefits. Additionally, Fujitsu is evaluating the technology for both long-haul and metro applications. Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. For more information on Supercomm 2001, please visit the Light Reading Supercomm 2001 Site.