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Product, Solutions & Innovation Management | Industry 4.0, IoT, Edge Computing, Cable & Connectivity | Technology & Strategy

Coherent optical technology uses phase, amplitude, and light polarization to dramatically increase data transmission rates and fiber capacity. At the heart of this technology are coherent optical engines, and 5G Technology has an excellent article on how they work. Consisting of digital ASICs, analog electronics, and photonics, these engines use advanced modulation techniques like PM-QPSK and PM-QAM to pack more data into each symbol. These techniques deliver speeds from 100 Gb/s to 800 Gb/s and beyond. The market has split into high-performance embedded engines for long-haul applications and compact pluggables for metro networks. As we push towards 1.6 Tb/s and higher, challenges arise from Shannon's law and spectrum limitations. Solutions include expanding into L-band frequencies and developing Super C and Super L configurations. At Belden, we want to ensure our customers have robust, high-capacity networks that are ready for the future of data transmission. So, we are working with partners and industry experts to design cutting-edge fiber optic solutions with our customers and partners that complement and enable the full potential of coherent optical engines. #CoherentOptics #FiberOptics #NetworkInnovation #DataTransmission #LetsBuildTheFuture

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