Pioneering Technologies: Achieving Groundbreaking Data Transmission Speed of 402 Tbps with Standard Fiber Optic Cables

Japanese researchers have achieved a groundbreaking data transmission speed of 402 Tbps using standard fiber optic cables by tapping into previously unused frequency bands. Led by the Photonic Network Laboratory of Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), an international team demonstrated an optical transmission bandwidth of 37.6 terahertz (THz), setting a record for data rates.

The researchers accomplished this feat by developing the first all-band optical transmission system (OESCLU) using standard fiber cables. This system incorporates multiple amplifier technologies, including 6 doped fiber amplifiers, and a new optical calibration device that allows access to previously unused wavelength ranges. The technology will play a crucial role in expanding the capabilities of optical transmission infrastructure as the demand for data services continues to grow rapidly.

In their experiment, the team expanded dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) to cover all major frequency bands, achieving more than 1,500 parallel channels within a bandwidth of 37.6 THz. With custom-designed amplifier technology, they built the world’s first O- to U-band transmission system, enabling DWDM transmission using standard off-the-shelf fiber.

The results showed a 25% increase in data rate to 402 Tb/s over a transmission distance of 40 km and a 35% increase in bandwidth to 37.6 THz, demonstrating the potential for ultra-wideband transmission by applying new signal amplification and processing technology to increase the information transmission capacity of optical fibers. NICT plans to continue its research and development efforts to enhance amplifier technology, components, and optical fibers to support both near and long-term applications.

The researchers at NICT have achieved what was once thought impossible with their groundbreaking work on ultra-wideband data transmission using commercial fiber optic cables. Their innovative approach has opened up new possibilities for expanding the capabilities of optical communication infrastructure and paving the way for future advancements in this field.

By leveraging previously unused frequency bands and incorporating multiple amplifier technologies into their system design, these researchers have shown that it is possible to achieve unprecedented data rates without sacrificing quality or reliability. Their work has significant implications for industries that rely on high-speed data communication networks such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications.

Furthermore, their research has demonstrated that it is possible to build ultra-high power systems capable of extending the range of these ultra-wideband systems beyond current limits.

Overall, this breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the development of next-generation communication technologies that will be critical in meeting our increasing demand for high-speed connectivity in both urban and rural areas worldwide.

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