Tyco tests Tata Comm undersea system

In a major development in undersea data transmission, Tata Communication's Trans-Pacific undersea system was tested successfully by Tyco Telecommunications, a business unit of Tyco Electronics and an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology.

Tyco demonstrated 40G/Bs transmission over ultra long haul distance using dark fibers on the existing Tata Communication's TNG-Pacific submarine cable system that links Tokyo to multiple west cost US cities. The data was carried from Toyohashi Japan to Los Angeles without the need for regeneration.

The demonstration marks the next step in the ongoing progression of undersea cable data rates and will ultimately unable more such undersea cable systems to carry more capacity over existing links.

"We view this development as a significant milestone in the evolution of undersea cable transmission capability," said Dr Seymour Saprio, VP research and development of Tyco Telecommunications.