100GRIA

The objective of 100GRIA is to design, assemble and test a prototype of the new generation of 100Gb/s terminals and to redefine rules of conception and exploitation for 100Gb/s optical networks. The goals of the project are to optimize new technologies which are mandatory for this high bit rate transmission: new integrated photoreceiver compatible with advanced modulation formats, pump modules integrating powerful semiconductor diodes for distributed Raman amplification , planning and dimensioning tools with new engineering rules enabling at least 1500km reach. One of the important outcome of the project will be the test of a photoreceiver on an Alcatel-Lucent product platform .