Abstract: An electrical circuit package includes an electrical processing engine (10) circuit configured to perform data processing; and one or more co-packaged coherent optical Input/Output (IO) modules (20) interconnected to the electrical processing engine (10) circuit, wherein the electrical processing engine (10) circuit is configured to interface electrical data including an optical signal waveform representation to each of the one or more co-packaged coherent optical IO modules, and wherein the one or more co-packaged coherent optical IO modules (20) are configured to coherently transmit and receive optical data based on the optical signal waveform representation. The electrical processing engine (10) circuit can be configured to perform optical modulation and demodulation based on the optical signal waveform representation, in addition to the data processing.

Abstract: An electrical circuit package includes an electrical processing engine circuit configured to perform data processing; and one or more co-packaged coherent optical Input/Output (IO) modules interconnected to the electrical processing engine circuit, wherein the electrical processing engine circuit is configured to interface electrical data including an optical signal waveform representation to each of the one or more co-packaged coherent optical IO modules, and wherein the one or more co-packaged coherent optical IO modules are configured to coherently transmit and receive optical data based on the optical signal waveform representation. The electrical processing engine circuit can be configured to perform optical modulation and demodulation based on the optical signal waveform representation, in addition to the data processing.

Abstract: An optical transceiver includes an electro-optic front end; a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) connected to the electro-optic front end; and one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) connected to the DAC and the ADC, wherein the one or more FPGAs are connected to one or more of a local memory and a remote storage for loading FPGA bit files, and wherein the one or more FPGAs are loaded with a forward error correction (FEC) encoding app and a FEC decoding app. The FEC encoding app and the FEC decoding app can be selected based on any of an optical application and a standard compliance requirement.

Abstract: An electrical circuit package includes an electrical processing engine circuit configured to perform data processing; and one or more co-packaged coherent optical Input/Output (IO) modules interconnected to the electrical processing engine circuit, wherein the electrical processing engine circuit is configured to interface electrical data including an optical signal waveform representation to each of the one or more co-packaged coherent optical IO modules, and wherein the one or more co-packaged coherent optical IO modules are configured to coherently transmit and receive optical data based on the optical signal waveform representation. The electrical processing engine circuit can be configured to perform optical modulation and demodulation based on the optical signal waveform representation, in addition to the data processing.

Abstract: A storage system includes a connection to one or more optical transceivers, each having one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs); and a processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive a request for one or more applications for a specific optical transceiver of the one or more optical transceivers, and provide the one or more applications to the specific optical transceiver, wherein the one or more applications are utilized in the specific optical transceiver to dynamically configure digital functionality in its one or more FPGAs for operation in an optical network.

Abstract: A node in a self-assembling network includes one or more radios connected to any of other nodes in the self-assembling network and user equipment, wherein at least one of the node and the other nodes is connected to a fiber or satellite for backhaul; and one or more processors and memory storing control software, wherein the control software is executed in a distributed manner with the other nodes, and wherein the control software is configured to monitor any of positions of the nodes, monitor bandwidth of user equipment connected to any of the nodes, and monitor quality of service requirement of the user equipment, and cause performance of adjustments to the nodes based on any of the monitored positions, the monitored bandwidth, and the monitored quality of service.

Abstract: A controller associated with a domain includes a network interface; one or more processors communicatively coupled to the network interface; and memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to communicate with one or more additional controllers via the network interface, wherein each of the one or more additional controllers is in one or more additional domains, and wherein each domain provides different characteristics, utilize at least part of a control pattern to obtain requirements for a service, and cause, utilizing any of a peer relationship and a hierarchical relationship with the one or more additional controllers, at least part of implementation of a composition of resources to meet the requirements for the service, wherein the composition defines the resources provided in each domain for the service, and wherein the composition is based on the requirements and the different characteristics in each domain.

Abstract: A controller associated with a domain includes a network interface; one or more processors communicatively coupled to the network interface; and memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to communicate with one or more additional controllers via the network interface, wherein each of the one or more additional controllers is in one or more additional domains, and wherein each domain provides different characteristics, utilize at least part of a control pattern to obtain requirements for a service, and cause, utilizing any of a peer relationship and a hierarchical relationship with the one or more additional controllers, at least part of implementation of a composition of resources to meet the requirements for the service, wherein the composition defines the resources provided in each domain for the service, and wherein the composition is based on the requirements and the different characteristics in each domain.

Abstract: A storage system includes a connection to one or more optical transceivers, each having one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs); and a processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive a request for one or more applications for a specific optical transceiver of the one or more optical transceivers, and provide the one or more applications to the specific optical transceiver, wherein the one or more applications are utilized in the specific optical transceiver to dynamically configure digital functionality in its one or more FPGAs for operation in an optical network.

Abstract: A software programmable optical transceiver includes one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs); and an electro-optical front end communicatively coupled to the one or more FPGAs, wherein the electro-optical front end comprises a transmitter and a receiver, wherein the transmitter is adapted to transmit a transmit signal from the one or more FPGAs and the receiver is adapted to receive a receive signal and provide to the one or more FPGAs, wherein one or more applications are utilized to dynamically configure the one or more FPGAs for digital functionality to operate the software programmable optical transceiver in an associated mode. The one or more applications are loaded as needed to configure the software programmable optical transceiver in the associated mode, without requiring pre-programmed hardware in the software programmable optical transceiver for operation in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A software programmable optical transceiver includes one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs); and an electro-optical front end communicatively coupled to the one or more FPGAs, wherein the electro-optical front end comprises a transmitter and a receiver, wherein the transmitter is adapted to transmit a transmit signal from the one or more FPGAs and the receiver is adapted to receive a receive signal and provide to the one or more FPGAs, wherein one or more applications are utilized to dynamically configure the one or more FPGAs for digital functionality to operate the software programmable optical transceiver in an associated mode. The one or more applications are loaded as needed to configure the software programmable optical transceiver in the associated mode, without requiring pre-programmed hardware in the software programmable optical transceiver for operation in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A network element, configured to operate in a network to provide various network functions therein, includes a main processor communicatively coupled to a main memory, wherein the main processor is configured to perform Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) associated with the network element, wherein the main processor is accessible through one or more access techniques; and a supervisory plane comprising a secure processor and a secure memory communicatively coupled thereto, wherein the supervisory plane is separate from and communicatively coupled to the main processor and the main memory, the supervisory plane is configured to allow secure, direct access to the main processor and the main memory.

Abstract: A network element, configured to operate in a network to provide various network functions therein, includes a main processor communicatively coupled to a main memory, wherein the main processor is configured to perform Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) associated with the network element, wherein the main processor is accessible through one or more access techniques; and a supervisory plane comprising a secure processor and a secure memory communicatively coupled thereto, wherein the supervisory plane is separate from and communicatively coupled to the main processor and the main memory, the supervisory plane is configured to allow secure, direct access to the main processor and the main memory.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides high-speed wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) transponders (e.g., 10 Gb/s, 40 Gb/s, 100 Gb/s, and beyond) that receive one or more optical signals and convert and/or remodulate the received optical signals onto a newly generated optical channel along with overhead processing/addition, forward error correction, and the like. In general, the transponders of the present invention include a client-side and a line-side, each with bi-directional optical transmission. The transponders provide an effective mechanism to support WDM networks that are transparent to the client-side.

Abstract: The present invention provides a serializer/deserializer (SERDES) circuit that can cover both client- and network-side interfaces for high-speed data rates. The present invention leverages commonality between the client and network (also known as line) side, and accommodates differences in a flexible manner. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a four-channel implementation to meet the requirement of both interfaces. The SERDES circuit can be capable of supporting both 40 Gb/s and 56 Gb/s data rates, can include an integrated DQPSK pre-coder and I/Q input/output signals, and can support RZ clock recovery. Additionally, the SERDES circuit can include differential coding support, electronic pre-emphasis, receiver-side electronic dispersion compensation, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remodulating channel selector for a wavelength division multiplexed optical communication system. The remodulating selector receives a WDM input signal, selects a particular optical channel from the WDM signal and places the information from the selected signal onto a newly-generated optical output signal. The wavelength of the output optical signal can be the same as or different from one of the optical channels which comprises the WDM input signal. When used in a WDM optical communication system with remodulators at the transmission input, the remodulating selectors provide complete control over the interfaces with optical transmitters and receivers, permitting use with a broad range of optical equipment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides high-speed wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) transponders (e.g., 10 Gb/s, 40 Gb/s, 100 Gb/s, and beyond) that receive one or more optical signals and convert and/or remodulate the received optical signals onto a newly generated optical channel along with overhead processing/addition, forward error correction, and the like. In general, the transponders of the present invention include a client-side and a line-side, each with bi-directional optical transmission. The transponders provide an effective mechanism to support WDM networks that are transparent to the client-side.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remodulating channel selector for a wavelength division multiplexed optical communication system. The remodulating selector receives a WDM input signal, selects a particular optical channel from the WDM signal and places the information from the selected signal onto a newly-generated optical output signal. The wavelength of the output optical signal can be the same as or different from one of the optical channels which comprises the WDM input signal. When used in a WDM optical communication system with remodulators at the transmission input, the remodulating selectors provide complete control over the interfaces with optical transmitters and receivers, permitting use with a broad range of optical equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remodulating channel selector for a wavelength division multiplexed optical communication system. The remodulating selector receives a WDM input signal, selects a particular optical channel from the WDM signal and places the information from the selected signal onto a newly-generated optical output signal. The wavelength of the output optical signal can be the same as or different from one of the optical channels which comprises the WDM input signal. When used in a WDM optical communication system with remodulators at the transmission input, the remodulating selectors provide complete control over the interfaces with optical transmitters and receivers, permitting use with a broad range of optical equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remodulating channel selector for a wavelength division multiplexed optical communication system. The remodulating selector receives a WDM input signal, selects a particular optical channel from the WDM signal and places the information from the selected signal onto a newly-generated optical output signal. The wavelength of the output optical signal can be the same as or different from one of the optical channels which comprises the WDM input signal. When used in a WDM optical communication system with remodulators at the transmission input, the remodulating selectors provide complete control over the interfaces with optical transmitters and receivers, permitting use with a broad range of optical equipment.