InfoStor : Finisar Launches Quadwire 40Gb/s Optical Cable, November 2008

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Finisar Corporation (Nasdaq:FNSR), a provider of fibre optic solutions for high-speed networks, introduced ) Quadwire on Tuesday (18 November.

The company said that Quadwire, a 40Gb/s optical link for data centres and high-performance computer clusters, features a parallel 4x10Gb/s optical bi-directional link, meeting the needs for increased data rates in longer lengths (up to 100m), while offering a lightweight solution and small bend radius. In addition, it uses Finisar's VCSEL (vertical cavity surface emitting laser) array technology, which offers high reliability and performance. The cable's small diameter supports large port count architectures, enabling simpler installations and fibre management.

Finisar is currently supplying samples of Quadwire active optical cable to customers. No pricing details were disclosed.

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