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[802.3_DIALOG] Call for interest - Bidirectional 10Gb/s and 25Gb/s optical access PHYs



Dear Colleagues,

The following request for agenda time for a call for interest has been received from Frank Effenberger. It will be discussed at the IEEE 802 LMSC March 2018 Plenary meeting in Rosemont, IL, USA. If you have any questions please get in touch with either Frank Effenberger <frank.effenberger@xxxxxxxxxx> or myself directly.
 
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In the past, the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group has standardized bidirectional optical PHYs running at 100Mb/s and 1Gb/s over one single mode fiber, that are intended for optical access applications.  Due to the growth of bandwidth demand, there is now a need for similar systems that run at higher speeds, such as 10 Gb/s and 25 Gb/s, over distances of at least 20 km. This Call for Interest is to assess the support for the formation of a study group to explore the development of these bidirectional PHYs.

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The call for interest will take place during the IEEE 802.3 Opening Plenary on the morning of Monday 5th March. A call for interest consensus building meeting will be scheduled to occur during the week. The vote to determine if a Study Group will be formed will take place at the IEEE 802.3 Closing Plenary on the afternoon of Thursday 8th March.

Best regards,
David Law, Chair, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group
Phone: +44 1631 563729
Email:  mailto:dlaw@xxxxxxx