Metro Applications
Tera-Pass offers unique product families of OTN ASIC, OSU Solution, and fgOTN Solution processors optimized for modern OTN/OSU/fgOTN based metro networks.
Apodis ASIC OTN processors can support up to 16 client-side Ethernet, SDH, OTN (including ODUflex signals) and CBR (Constant Bit Rate) services at multiple bitrates ranging from 100Mbps up to 10Gbps. On their Line Side, Apodis processors can support up to 4 OTU1/OTU2 signals. With an extremely low power and small footprint, Apodis Muxponders and Transponders offer breakthrough, cost-effective solutions for metro and access (network edge) optical systems. Apodis processors were designed around a unique, patented OTN architecture. Thanks to their breakthrough design, Apodis processors offer unparalleled cost-performance characteristics. Apodis processors can be combined with either Scorpion OSUflex or Aries fgOTN processors to create an efficient fine-grain and multi-gigabit services aggregation solution.
Scorpion IP Solution OSU processors support the IEEE 2893-2023 OSUflex standard, can support up to 8 client-side Ethernet (FE/GE) / SDH (STM1/4) / PDH (E1/T1) services. Scorpion processors provide line-side OTU1 interfaces, supporting the mapping of client-services to either OSU (Optical Service Unit) or ODU containers. Scorpion OSUflex processors can be combined with Apodis OTN processors to create a powerful and efficient fine-grain and multi-gigabit client-services aggregation solution.
Virgo is an intelligent SFP+ optical module that brings powerful FEC capabilities (Super-FEC I.7/GFEC) to 10GE optical links.
Designed for both telecom and datacom environments, Virgo improves signal quality, extends transmission range, and supports seamless integration — whether in plug & play or fully managed versions.
Virgo SFP+ modules can be ordered with a wide range of wavelengths (1310/1550nm; DWDM; CWDM) and optical reach (10/40/80/100Km).
Virgo Intelligent SFP+ optical modules are offered in 2 basic versions: Plug & Play and Managed.
Virgo Plug & Play modules automatically switch into operation following their plug-in into SFP+ sockets.
Virgo Managed modules, designed bearing in mind a seamless blend with OTN networks, are controlled through a Serial Control Channel (SCC) by means of which a host µProcessor can manage the 10GE and OTU2/2e functionality of the module. In addition, Virgo Managed versions support OTU2/2e GCC (General Communications Channel) data links, thus enabling in-band communications between OTN terminals.
Whether in their Plug & Play or Managed versions, Virgo boosts signal integrity, reduces error rates, and extends link range.
View Tera-Pass' PDF Advanced OTN Processors and Intelligent SFP+ Modules for Metro/Access Applications