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Xilinx Spotlights 100G & 400G Solutions for Smarter Networks at WDM Conference 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 12, 2013 – Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) will demonstrate 400G (4x100G) OTN single-chip applications  based  on its All Programmable Virtex®-7 FPGAs and SmartCORE™ IP portfolio.  These demonstrations highlight Xilinx’s commitment to helping customers scale their networks and deliver significant end-product differentiation. Optimized for high speed and low power, Xilinx OTN solutions make it possible for networks to be ever smarter and more programmable, configurable and adaptable. Visit Xilinx (stand #21) at WDM 2013 in Monaco from June 17-20, at the Grimaldi Forum to learn more. 

Xilinx Booth demonstrations

4x 100G OTN Transponder on a single Virtex-7 FPGA

  • This demonstration showcases the Xilinx 400G capacity OTN one-chip solution and features 13.1 Gbps (GTH) transceivers that provide robust performance at line rates that exceed ASSP and competitive offerings.This compact, cost-effective OTN solution incorporates fullyfeatured 4x 100G Transponder SmartCORE IPs, enabling customers to build smarter solutions that address their market needs for 100G and 400G+ line cards.

High Density 100G Line Card Direct Connection to Finisar CFP2 Optical Modules

  • Xilinx will demonstrate interoperability between its Virtex-7 HT FPGA integrating up to 16x 28 Gbps (GTZ) transceivers and a Finisar CFP2 optical module running at 25.7 Gbps.  This demonstration illustrates 2X the 100G port density over the current CFP optical module and showcases real-world integration of 100G networking systems which result in reduced footprint, power and cost.

Xilinx Panels & Presentations

Wednesday June 19, 2013

  • Panel – Connecting the Dots from Services to Network from Systems to Components – What can be done to stop margin compression? Gilles Garcia, Director, Communications Business Unit, Xilinx

Thursday June 20, 2013

  • Presentation  All Programmable Technologies for 400G Smart Optical Transport Networks, Gilles Garcia, Director, Communications Business Unit, Xilinx

About Xilinx

Xilinx is the world’s leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP are key to Xilinx’s solutions for Smarter Networks and Data Centers.  These smarter solutions enable programmable systems integration and serve a broad range of customer needs. For more information, visit www.xilinx.com.

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