Re: PMD discussion
Joel,
There are no complete 4-lane serial proposals for WDM on the table which use a
transmission code other then 8B/10B. The 8B/10B 4-lane serial proposals have
been essentially stable for more than 6 months now. It's getting darn close to
July, any other candidate transmission codes for WWDM need to get aired very
soon.
Best Regards,
Rich
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Joel Goergen wrote:
>
> Walter,
>
> I like the second better, but for clarity, I have a question .... for the
> serial solution, my understanding is the thought is to use 64b66b on the
> fiber. What is the general thought for wdm? Is it just 8b10b or is the
> thinking in general that the line interface is 64b66b?
>
> Take care
> Joel
> -----------------------------
>
> Walter Thirion wrote:
>
> > First of all, thanks to everybody that presented PMD proposals at the last
> > meeting. I've sent my presentation to David Law, so it should be available
> > on the web site in the next couple of days.
> >
> > In listening to the discussion after my presentation and then going around
> > and talking to people, it feels to me like we're starting to converge. Not
> > there, yet, but making progress.
> >
> > The equipment manufacturers made it pretty clear they would like to see no
> > more than 3 PMDs in the standard. The PMD vendors have some concern that
> > using only 3 PMDs may sub-optimize certain objectives, however, they could
> > support the 3 PMD position if it is made clear which 3 PMDs the equipment
> > oems want.
> >
> > Based on an informal straw poll and anecdotal evidence, my opinion is the
> > first choice would be the set:
> > ________________
> > 850 nm WWDM
> > 1310 nm WWDM
> > 1550 nm Serial
> > ________________
> >
> > If that set isn't feasible, then the 2nd most popular choice is:
> > ________________
> > 850 nm WWDM
> > 1310 nm Serial
> > 1550 nm Serial
> > ________________
> >
> > Thoughts, feedback?
> >
> > Walt
> > ___________________
> > Walter Thirion
> > Chair, IEEE 802.3ae PMD Sub-Task Force
> > 301 Congress Ave.
> > Suite 2050
> > Austin, Texas 78701
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> > Fax: 512-236-6959
> > wthirion@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ___________________
>
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