Space-division multiplexing (SDM) is an advanced transmission strategy that harnesses spatial channels within optical fibres to dramatically increase data capacity beyond the single-mode limitations.

In the latest part of its Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) project, designed to meet the growing needs of the hyper-connected business world of the future, NTT Corporation (NTT) has ...

NEC and NTT have conducted a first-of-its-kind transoceanic-class 7,280km transmission experiment using coupled multicore fibre. The two Japanese firms expect the work they have been carrying out will ...