100G Ethernet: 'Just the technical facts'

    Dec. 27, 2012
    2-page technical brief from Corning Cable Systems.

    A 2-page brief from Corning Cable Systems lays out "just the technical facts" for 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100-GbE) transmission. Presented in FAQ format, the paper's coverage of technical points includes succinct answers to the following questions:

    -- What parameters affect a product's ability to support 100G? Which of these is the limiting factor?

    -- What are the distances and insertion loss budgets for 100-GbE?

    -- What is skew?

    -- How will polarity work for 100G?

    View and download the paper here.

    Related coverage:Report finds 10G transceiver sales outpacing 40/100G

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    March 28, 2025
    Bringing University of Tennesee's campus up to speed.
    March 28, 2025
    CommScope’s FiberGuide® Design Pro helps you design a complete fiber raceway for your data center or central office using 2D and 3D technology. This video guides you through the...
    March 28, 2025
    CommScope and Equinix work hand in hand to provide client connectivity across the globe