--Leading vendors and universities, backed by the Israeli Chief Scientist, aim at a cutting-edge and cost-effective optical network–

Research Scope

Fueled by the ever-growing demand for bandwidth, a low cost, compact and high performance Terabit Transponder solution will answer this market need with optimized bandwidth utilization and increased capacity for multi-service applications.

The focus of the consortium activity is on the development of OFDM-based optical transmission technology and to research, develop and prototype a Terabit optical networking platform. This technology will be used to develop innovative techniques to handle coherent optical links and will explore the operational and performance impact that coherent technology’s new degrees of freedom will have on optical networking. The research will yield the building blocks for commercial Terabit optical networks for metro and long haul market segments.

Research topics will include:

• High-speed design using high order Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) constellations
• Overcoming optical impairments over long distances
• Maximizing system spectral efficiency
• Novel DSP architectures and algorithmic design
• Cost-effective and compact analog and optical components design
• Design of photonic integrated circuits as component-level platforms for the sub-system layer

The Consortium has already initiated its activities and will continue for the next three to five years. It will work closely with and contribute to the international industry standard organizations involved with this effort, such as the IEEE, ITU and OIF.

Expert Perspectives

“By applying coherent technology, we enable a new level of cognitive intelligence in the optical network– from digital and optical components, through transmission sub-systems, and all the way to a fully functioning network. By combining the expertise of both industry and academia, the Tera Santa Consortium brings the ideal blend of skills and cross-functionality for a holistic approach to guarantee the success of this project.”

“We have created a consortium structure in which we amplify and leverage the cooperative efforts of major companies and an ensemble of top researchers in our field, supported by generous government funding. I believe this transcends what any single company alone may accomplish. It also promotes an unprecedented degree of inter-academia-industry cooperation. I am excited that we have come up with an out-of-the-box concrete approach towards realizing our vision for a Terabit system.”

About Cognitive Coherent Systems

Cognitive coherent systems are intelligent systems that include unique DSP-based phase modulation techniques, allowing usage of inherent monitoring and self-rate adaptation capabilities as part of the system design and construction.

About the MAGNET Program

The MAGNET Program, in the Office of the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor, sponsors innovative generic industry-oriented technologies to strengthen the country's technological expertise and enhance competitiveness.
MAGNET operates in 4 main tracks. The common denominator collaboration is a win-win proposition. Both industrial companies and academic research groups are better able to continue developing new and innovative products through synergetic collaboration than if it each worked alone.
Any company with a forward vision can find a framework that can promote its needs and it is welcome to participate in the MAGNET activities.
MAGNET welcomes new proposals and looks forward to providing you with assistance in establishing a new operation within its framework or by enabling you to join an existing activity.

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