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OFC/NFOEC 2008 saw a revival of sorts in the optical communications industry. Alongside solid acceptance of 10-Gig and 40-Gig and ROADM, there was surprising talk of 100 Gig and WDM PON. Several startups touted the benefits -- and some prototypes -- of silicon photonics, which promise lower cost, lower power consumption, and lower component footprint. And what would a fiber optic conference be without speculation about low margins, lack of investment, and the push for consolidation? All of that and more from San Diego!
The inventor of Ethernet, Bob Metcalfe, will be the keynote speaker at OFC/NFOEC, where he will tackle the subject of the future of Ethernet, which he is calling Terabit Ethernet. Check out Metcalfe's predictions on timeframe and the technology it will take to get us there.
