Research and Markets: An Optimum Design Approach to Noise and Signal Interference in Optical Fiber Transmission Systems

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new report “Noise and Signal Interference in Optical Fiber Transmission Systems: An Optimum Design Approach” to their offering.

A comprehensive reference to noise and signal interference in optical fiber communications

Noise and Signal Interference in Optical Fiber Transmission Systems is a compendium on specific topics within optical fiber transmission and the optimization process of the system design. It offers comprehensive treatment of noise and intersymbol interference (ISI) components affecting optical fiber communications systems, containing coverage on noise from the light source, the fiber and the receiver. The ISI is modeled with a statistical approach, leading to new useful computational methods. The author discusses the subject with the help of numerous applications and simulations of noise and signal interference theory.

Key features:

• Complete all-in-one reference on the subject for engineers and designers of optical fiber transmission systems
• Discusses the physical principles behind several noise contributions encountered in the optical communications systems design, including contributions from the light source, the fiber and the receiver
• Covers the theory of the ISI for the binary signal, as well as noise statistics
• Discusses the theory and the mathematical models of the numerous noise components (such as optical noise, photodetection noise and reflection noise)
• Introduces the frequency description of the ISI and provides new calculation methods based on the characteristic functions
• Provides useful tools and examples for optimum design of optical fiber transmission networks and systems

This book will serve as a comprehensive reference for researchers, R & D engineers, developers and designers working on optical transmission systems and optical communications. Advanced students in optical communications and related fields will also find this book useful.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f2e9c7/noise_and_signal_i

Ideaworks3D Launches Airplay Partners Program by Bringing NaturalMotion’s morpheme’ to iPhone and Smartphones

Ideaworks3D Ltd, developer of the cross-platform Airplay(TM) SDK for advanced native mobile games and applications, today launched the Airplay Partners Program by making NaturalMotion’s morpheme(TM) available for iPhone and smartphone platforms.

Airplay is a unique cross-platform technology for creating best-in-class native applications on mobile and handheld devices, enabling developers to build a single application binary and deploy it unmodified to all supported operating systems and devices.

morpheme is the leading graphically authorable animation engine for next-generation games. Widely deployed in high-profile console and PC titles, customers include Bioware, Disney, CCP and Eidos.

“We are excited about being able to offer morpheme to iPhone and smartphone developers,” said Torsten Reil, CEO NaturalMotion. “Integration with Airplay is the natural choice for us, as it allows us to port our code once and gain access to all smartphone platforms. Airplay’s single-binary approach really works, and we see it as a compelling choice for developers looking to create premium content for iPhone and smartphones.”

“Over the coming months, the Airplay Partners Program will be bringing the ‘household names’ in console middleware to emerging smartphone platforms,” added Alex Caccia, CEO Ideaworks3D. “NaturalMotion’s products are the industry benchmarks for animation tools and technology, and we are delighted to be launching with such a prestigious partner.”

Tim Closs, CTO Ideaworks3D said “Airplay SDK makes it easy for developers to bring existing code and art assets from console development projects, and bring them to iPhone and other high-end native mobile platforms. 2009 promises to bring new attractive distribution channels for premium smartphone applications. Games built using Airplay can exploit new channels as soon as they appear, removing the costs and timelines associated with porting.”

Airplay has already been used to deliver multiple award-winning games worldwide, including “Resident Evil: Degeneration” (Capcom, 2008), “Metal Gear Solid Mobile” (Konami, 2008), and “Project Gotham Racing Mobile 3D” (Glu, 2007), to platforms including iPhone and Nokia N-Gage.

Airplay was nominated in the “Technical Innovation” category, alongside leading PC and console middleware, at the European Develop Excellence Awards 2008.

About Ideaworks3D
Ideaworks3D is a privately held technology and game development company headquartered in London. Founded in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge computer science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company has an unparalleled track record of creative innovation and technical leadership in the field of high performance mobile gaming. Ideaworks3D’s Airplay(TM) platform is the result of over 7 years of research and development into high-performance native multimedia applications on mobile devices, and has powered ground-breaking and award-winning titles such as Konami’s “Metal Gear Solid Mobile”, which won “Best Game” and “Operators’ Choice” accolades at IMGA 2008. Ideaworks3D’s Studio is also the recipient of multiple industry accolades including Best Mobile Studio at the Develop Excellence Awards 2008, and two BAFTA Games Awards for best handheld and mobile games. More information can be found at: http://www.ideaworks3d.com

About NaturalMotion
NaturalMotion Ltd. is the first company to create 3D character animation software based on Dynamic Motion Synthesis (DMS), a technology that utilizes Adaptive Behaviors and artificial intelligence to simulate the human-nervous system. Based on research conducted at Oxford University on the control of body movements, NaturalMotion’s euphoria synthesizes 3D character animation in real time on PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360® and PC. Having debuted in Rockstar Games’ record-breaking Grand Theft Auto IV, euphoria is also featured in LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

NaturalMotion’s off-line DMS product endorphin creates animation an order of magnitude faster than traditional techniques, and is widely used in the film and game industries, with customers such as Sony, Giant Killer Robots, The Mill, Capcom, Namco and Konami.

NaturalMotion’s third product, morpheme, is the industry’s first graphically authorable animation engine designed to give animators full control over the look of their animations in-game. Announced morpheme customers include Ninja Theory, IO Interactive, Bioware and Red 5.

For further information please visit NaturalMotion’s website http://www.naturalmotion.com, or join the 140,000 endorphin LE users at community.naturalmotion.com.

(c)euphoria, endorphin and morpheme are registered trademarks of NaturalMotion Ltd.

Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

RADWIN Announces Availability of 16 E1s/T1s + Ethernet High-Capacity Wireless Broadband Solution at Most Competitive Price in Industry

RADWIN , a leading global provider of advanced wireless broadband solutions, today announced the latest addition to its RADWIN 2000 product portfolio. The new RADWIN 2000 solution provides up to 16 E1s/T1s native TDM service and native Ethernet, with aggregate throughput of 100 Mbps. RADWIN will showcase RADWIN 2000 at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on February 16-19, in Hall 3.1 in hospitality suite 1HS84.

“The booming demand for broadband and the evolution towards 3G and 4G networks is creating major demand for a high-capacity, affordable backhaul product,” said Adi Nativ, RADWIN’s VP Marketing and Business Development. “What makes RADWIN 2000 the ideal backhaul solution in the sub 6 GHz space is that it provides carrier-class 16E1s/T1s with unprecedented capacity of up to 100 Mbps at the most competitive price in the market. We are working with leading cellular operators worldwide trialing RADWIN 2000 TDM+Ethernet and are receiving amazing feedback.”

RADWIN 2000 combines advanced OFDM and MIMO technologies, and its unique multi-band feature supports both 2.x and 5.x GHz frequency bands in one radio platform. Operating at ranges of up to 120 km/75 miles, RADWIN 2000 is extremely simple to install and maintain. The solution’s robust air interference and advanced technology features enable operation even in non line-of-sight environments and high-interference scenarios.

Concluded Nativ: “During the past few years RADWIN has become a recognized leader in providing IP and Cellular Backhaul solutions in the sub-6 GHz space. Our solutions are deployed worldwide by tier-1 operators because they significantly lower backhaul costs and reduce operators’ total cost of ownership. With the addition of 16 E1s/T1s to the RADWIN 2000 solution, cellular operators can now expand their networks and offer their customers greater capacity and higher quality at a breakthrough price. “

For more information on RADWIN 2000 set up a meeting with RADWIN’s executive team at GSMA. Contact: sales@radwin.com; +972-3-766-2916.

About RADWIN
RADWIN delivers wireless broadband solutions in the sub-6GHz space that provide TDM + Ethernet with unrivaled performance, capacity at the most competitive prices. RADWIN has installations in over 110 countries worldwide.

For more information visit http://www.radwin.com

Alcatel-Lucent Expands Portfolio With Eco-Sustainable Broadband Access Gear That Further Reduces Environmental Impact of Fiber-Based Networks

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today highlighted its leading role in bringing to the market innovative technologies that have a proven, positive impact on green house gas emissions.

Two existing technologies – Alcatel-Lucent’s distributed digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) concept, as well as a series of passively cooled fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) DSLAMs – are now complemented by a whole new range of eco-sustainable indoor optical network terminals (ONTs), which are located at the customer’s premise and convert optical signals back into electrical voice, video or data.

The new indoor ONTs consume up to 30 percent less power and are compact – requiring minimal space at the customer’s premise – easy to install, ready to include residential gateway functionalities.

Alcatel-Lucent’s unique distributed DSLAM concept – supported by the Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) family of products – enables service providers to manage up to 24 times fewer nodes in FTTB or fiber-to-the-node architectures, resulting in more cost-effective operations. Additionally, through the use of simplified backplanes, power consumption is reduced by up to 20%.

At home, a number of important savings can be made as well. By introducing FTTB DSLAMs with a so-called “passive cooling” mechanism, up to a 10 percent power savings can be realized compared to traditional FTTB DSLAMs that are actively cooled. An additional benefit lies in the elimination of all noise that traditionally accompanies an active cooling system. Thus this range of Alcatel-Lucent FTTB DSLAMs not only allows end-users to save on their energy bill, it is so quiet it can be installed in virtually any room in a home or office.

“Alcatel-Lucent is deeply committed to ensuring that our customers are able to continuously reduce their carbon footprint while offering consistently high-quality services to their subscribers. Launching innovative and eco-sustainable technologies that really make a difference, is top of mind for us,” said Dave Geary, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Wireline Networks activities. “The distributed DSLAM concept, as well as the passively cooled FTTB DSLAM and eco-sustainable ONT innovations, offer dramatic energy and cost savings to our customers.”

About Alcatel-Lucent’s eco sustainability initiatives
As a responsible corporate citizen and leader in the telecoms industry, Alcatel-Lucent works to enrich people’s lives-by transforming the way the world communicates and connects, and by acting in full recognition of its social and environmental responsibilities as a company. Alcatel-Lucent also recognises the important role the telecommunications sector must play in the global effort to address environmental issues such as climate change. It is devoted to be an active community player and to involve suppliers and business partners in its sustainability approach.

About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions that deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com.

Sierra Wireless introduces first USB modems for HSPA+ mobile broadband networks

The Sierra Wireless USB 306 and USB 307 provide users with access to the fastest available mobile broadband download speeds in the world

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) today introduced the Sierra Wireless USB 306 and the USB 307, the world’s first mobile broadband USB modem for HSPA+ networks. The new modems nearly triple the speed of other mobile broadband devices, with peak download speeds of 21 megabits per second (Mbps), making them the fastest mobile broadband devices available. The Sierra Wireless USB 306 and USB 307 modems are expected to ship within the first half of this year.

HSPA+ network technology significantly increases mobile broadband data speeds, reduces latency, boosts network capacity, and provides a better user experience. The higher bandwidth supports the more data-intensive applications people commonly use on the Internet today, including video and music downloads.

“We recognize that the way people use the Internet has evolved,” said Greg Speakman, vice president of Marketing for Sierra Wireless. “Most people require higher bandwidth from their connections now than they did even two years ago. Sierra Wireless is working hard to stay at the forefront of mobile technology to ensure that our customers can get online and do whatever they need to do, whether from home, work, or somewhere in between.”

The USB 306 is designed for North American and Asia-Pacific regions, operating on the 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands, and the USB 307 is optimized for Europe, operating on the 900 and 2100 MHz bands. To provide efficiency and convenience for users, Sierra Wireless TRU-Install(TM) loads the device drivers and Sierra Wireless Watcher(TM) connection manager software onto the computer the first time the USB modem is plugged in. Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager makes it easy to check the modem’s status, network coverage, and signal strength. Both models are also equipped with a microSD(TM) card slot to provide convenient storage and assist with file transfers on-the-go.

Sierra Wireless USB 306 and USB 307

- Significantly improved data speeds, with peak downlink at 21
Mbps and uplink at 5.76 Mbps, supporting high-bandwidth online
activities like music downloads and video
- Global roaming capabilities support connections around the world,
with backward compatibility to HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS
networks where HSPA+ coverage is not available
- microSD(TM) card slot offers convenient storage and file transfer
capabilities, increasing productivity without the need for additional
devices
- TRU-Install(TM) software installation technology steps first-time
users through quick installation of the drivers and full software
client directly from the modem, with no CD required
- Supported by Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 connection manager,
which provides quick access to popular features and important
modem information in a convenient, easy-to-use dashboard
- Convenient, flexible usage options available, including a laptop clip
and an USB cable to allow the modem to be clipped to a notebook
display, plus a lanyard loop and carrying pouch for easy storage.

Demonstrations of the USB 306 will be taking place at Mobile World Congress, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from February 16 to 19. Details regarding on-site displays and demonstrations will be available in the Sierra Wireless Mobile World Congress Newsroom, at www.sierrawireless.com/MWC2009.

For more information about the Sierra Wireless USB 306 please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/usb306.aspx. To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or e-mail sales(at)sierrawireless.com.

To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/photos.aspx.

About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.