EZchip expands the role of the network processor

• EZchip's NPS-400 will be a 200Gbps duplex chip capable of layer 2 to layer 7 network processing
• The device is being aimed at edge routers and the data centre
• First samples by year end

EZchip Semiconductor has announced a class of network processor capable of performing traditional data plane processing as well as higher layer networking tasks.
EZchip's announced NPS will extend the role of the network processor to encompass layer two to layer seven of the network. Source: EZchip
"It [the device family] is designed to provide processing for all the networking layers, from layer two all the way to layer seven," says Amir Eyal, EZChip’s vice president of business development. Network processors typically offer layer-two and layer-three processing only.

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A FOX-C approach to flexible optical switching

Flexible switching of high capacity traffic carried over ’super-channel' wavelengths is the goal of the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) research project.

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PCIe 3.0 and USB 3.0 to link mobile chip

• Both protocols to run on the MIPI Alliance's M-PHY transceiver
• Goal is to exploit existing PCIe and USB driver and application software while benefitting from the low power M-PHY
• OcuLink cable based on PCIe 3.0 promises up to 32 Gigabit 

 Source: Gazzetabyte

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Transmode's evolving packet optical technology mix

• Transmode adds MPLS-TP, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and OTN 
• The three protocols make packet transport more mesh-like and service-aware
• The 'native' in Native Packet Optical 2.0 refers to native Ethernet  

Transmode has enhanced its metro and regional network equipment to address the operators' need for more efficient and cost-effective packet transport.

“Native Packet Optical 2.0 extends what the infrastructure can do, with operators having the option to use MPLS-TP, Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and OTN, making the network much more service-aware”

Jon Baldry, Transmode

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ECI Telecom’s next-generation metro packet transport family

• The Native Packet Transport (NPT) family targets the cost-conscious metro network
• Supports Ethernet, MPLS-TP and TDM
• ECI claims a 65% lower total cost of ownership using MPLS-TP and native TDM

 NPT's positioning as part of the overall network. Source: ECI Telecom

ECI Telecom has announced a product line for packet transport in the metro. The Native Packet Transport (NPT) family aims to reduce the cost of operating packet networks while supporting traditional time division multiplexing (TDM) traffic.

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Carrier Ethernet switch chip for wireless small cells

• 6-port low power 12 Gigabit Carrier Ethernet switch chip 
• Used for intra and inter-board comms, and back-hauling 
• Supports MPLS and MPLS-TP

 "Multi-carrier OA&M performance monitoring allows you to manage your network for your users through another carrier’s network”

Uday Mudoi, Vitesse Semiconductor

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NeoPhotonics' PIC transceiver tackles PON business case

Gazettabyte completes its summary of optical announcements at ECOC, held in Amsterdam. In the third and final part, NeoPhotonics’ GPON multiport transceiver is detailed.

Part 3: NeoPhotonics

“Anything that can be done to get high utilisation of your equipment, which represents your up-front investment, helps the business case"

Chris Pfistner, NeoPhotonics  

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