Physical and Link Layer

Generation 2.0 Intradyne Coherent Receiver
TThis project will propose next generation integrated coherent receiver targeting lower cost, higher density applications. . For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

Multi-Link Gearbox (MLG) Project
10:4 Mux Gearbox is used to convert a single 100Gb/s link striped across 10 lanes into 4x25G lanes, and a 4:10 DeMux Gearbox is used to convert the 4x25G lanes back to a single 100Gb/s link striped across 10 lanes. The MLG (Multi-Link Gearbox) Project will define 10:4 Mux MLG function to convert multiple (up to 10) independent 10Gb/s links into 4x25G lanes, and a 4:10 DeMux MLG function to convert the 4x25G lanes back to multiple (up to 10) independent 10Gb/s links. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

Next Gen Interconnect Framework Document
A project to generate a Framework Document that explores various applications spaces for next gen optical and/or electrical interconnect and identifies the necessary elements for follow on Implementation Agreements. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

100G Long-Haul DWDM Transmission Module - MDIO (MSA-100G-LH-MDIO)
This project will specify an Implementation Agreement including: logical architecture, frame structure, module control theory, host-module signaling theory, and MDIO register set specifications. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

Common Electrical Interface - 25Gb (CEI-25)
This project defines an electrical layer interface with a signaling rate of 20 to 25 Gbps for next generation systems. This project is the next evolutionary step beyond the existing Common Electrical Interface (CEI) IA, which defines electrical layers for signaling rates up to 11.1 Gbps. CEI-25 electrical layer will form the basis of future protocol interfaces developed by the OIF. One goal of the project is to provide important input to the IEEE 802.3 HSSG effort in a manner similar to how CEI-11G served as an important input to the IEEE 802.3ap effort. For more information contact Dave Stauffer, PLL Working Group Chair at dstauffe@us.ibm.com

Common Electrical Interface - 28G-VSR (CEI-28G-VSR)

Integrable Tunable Laser Assembly - MSA Interface Compliance Benchmark
The Integrable Tunable Laser Assembly (ITLA) - MSA Interface Compliance Benchmark project will result in two Implementation Agreements (IA): 1) Layer 1 Application Programming Interface (API) IA specifying the base data types, structures and function calls to interface with the ITLA, 2) Layer 2 Application Programming Interface (API) IA specifying the set of functions and structures that perform a minimum set of atomic compliance tests. The project will also include development of a reference implementation of Layer 1 and Layer 2 APIs and a reference application to audit an ITLA based upon the APIs. For more information, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

OTN over Fabric Protocol
This project will develop a common protocol for switching ODUk/ODUflex data and timing through a packet fabric to ensure interoperability among framer and fabric devices. By defining a packetized ODUk/ODUflex format, true convergence is enabled as both packet and Constant Bit Rate (CBR) OTN signals can be switched by a common fabric within an Optical Transport Platform (OTP). For more information, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

Micro Integrable Tunable Laser Assembly (uITLA)
The uITLA project will specify an Implementation Agreement which builds on OIF’s previous ITLA-MSA-1.2 by significantly reducing the power dissipation and the space required for the laser and its associated controls. For more information, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

Thermal Management at the Faceplate
The PLUG working group aims to develop a white paper elaborating on the need and solutions to improve thermal management at the faceplate as optical component densities increase faster than the reduction in power consumed by the optical interfaces. For more information, contact Torsten Wuth, Physical Layer User Group Chair at torsten.wuth@nsn.com

100G Long-Distance DWDM Transmission Framework (Completed 2Q09)
The “Framework” project will document high level system objectives for initial implementations of 100G Long-haul DWDM transmission. It identifies a transceiver module functional architecture, and decomposes that architecture into a number of technology building blocks. This project aims to develop a consensus among a critical mass of module and system vendors on the requirements for specific 100G technology elements so as to create a larger market for these components. This project will complement and build upon the work already underway defining 100G Ethernet in the IEEE, and the Optical Transport Hierarchy (OTH) in the ITU-T. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

100G Long Distance DWDM Integrated Photonics Receiver (Completed 1Q10)
This project specifies key aspects of integrated receivers for coherent DWDM applications. Initially targeting 100G PM-QPSK applications, this project intends to remain modulation format and data rate agnostic whenever practical to maximize applicability to future market requirements. Key aspects of this project include definition of: (1) Required functionality. (2) High speed electrical interfaces. (3) Low speed electrical interfaces. (4) Optical interfaces. (5) Mechanical requirements. (6) Environmental requirements. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

100G Long Distance DWDM Integrated Photonics Transmitter (Completed 1Q10)
This project specifies key aspects of integrated polarization multiplexed quadrature modulated optical transmitters operating at rates up to 32GBd for applications such as 100G PM-QPSK DWDM transmission. While specifically addressing 100G PM-QPSK applications with FEC, this project strives to remain modulation format and data rate agnostic whenever practical to maximize applicability to other future applications. Key aspects of this project include definition of: (1) Required functionality. (2) High speed electrical interfaces. (3) Low speed electrical interfaces. (4) Optical interfaces. (5) Mechanical requirements. (6) Environmental requirements. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

Forward Error Correction (FEC) for 100G DP-QPSK Long Distance Communication (White Paper completed 1Q10)
The OIF members have defined a common basis for a Forward Error Correction (FEC) Encoder which will add to the scope of the 100G Long Distance IA, creating common building blocks for the LH communication space. For more information on this project, contact David Stauffer, PLL WG chair at dstauffe@us.ibm.com or Karl Gass, PLL Optical Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

100G Long-Haul DWDM Transmission Module - Electromechanical (MSA-100G-LH-EM) (Completed 2Q10)
This project will specify an Implementation Agreement including: definition of mechanical dimensions of an optical line interface module and its mounting holes, definition of the electrical connector, maximum power consumption and address communication interface. For more information on this project, contact Karl Gass, Physical and Link Layer Working Group Vice Chair at kgass@sandia.gov

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Networking

E-NNI 2.0 Multilayer Amendment
The Networking & Operations Working Group is working on an amendment to the OIF ENNI 2.0 Signaling Implementation Agreement that covers multi-layer signaling. The amendment is additive to the OIF ENNI 2.0 Signaling IA. The document will provide updated requirements for signaling in support of the ENNI Intracarrier Signaling interface and define methods to meet these requirements as well as prototype encodings to be used in OIF Interoperability testing. For more information on this project contact Remi Theillaud, Networking & Operations Working Group Chair at remi.theillaud@marben-products.com

E-NNI 2.0 Recovery Amendment
The amendment is additive to the OIF ENNI 2.0 Signaling IA. The document will provide updated requirements for signaling in support the ENNI Intracarrier Signaling interface and define methods to meet these requirements as well as prototype encodings to be used in OIF Interop testing. For more information, contact Remi Theillaud, Networking & Operations Working Group Chair at remi.theillaud@marben-products.com

Control Plane Security
The Networking & Operations Working Group is working on an Implementation Agreement on Security Extension for UNI and NNI version 2.0. This combines the original Security Extension and its Addendum into a single document and brings the methods up to date with current work in the OIF and IETF. For more information on this project Remi Theillaud, Networking & Operations Working Group Chair at remi.theillaud@marben-products.com

OSS Control Plane Management
This project addresses the OSS Control Plane challenges associated with Optical Transport Evolution. As the networks evolve from TDM to Packet and to MPLS-based Transport, there will be additional challenges associated with OSS integration and management of control plane-initiated services spanning multiple layers (TDM – OTN and SONET, Photonic and MPLS). Adding to the OSS challenges are the operational challenges associated with these converged networks. The expected output will be a white paper or a framework document that would include the carrier OSS operational requirements (output of the gap analysis) for TDM Control Plane (ASON) and multilayer TDM control plane. For more information on this project contact Remi Theillaud, Networking & Operations Working Group Chair at remi.theillaud@marben-products.com

PCE Applicability to ASON Routing
The Networking & Operations Working Group is working on an Implementation Agreement describing implementation of technical solution to support PCE in ASON environment. If required, the IA will specify the protocol extensions and amend existing OIF IAs (routing, security, signaling…). For more information on this project contact Remi Theillaud, Networking & Operations Working Group Chair at remi.theillaud@marben-products.com

UNI Signaling and E-NNI Signaling/Routing IA – G.709 edition 3 (2009-12) and G.709 amd2 (2011-02) Amendment
The Networking & Operations Working Group is working on an amendment to the UNI Signaling, E-NNI Signaling and E-NNI Routing Implementation Agreements to support ODUk as specified in G.709 edition 3 (2009-12) and G.709 amd2 (2011-02). The amendment is additive to the aforementioned OIF IAs. For more information on this project contact Remi Theillaud, Networking & Operations Working Group Chair at remi.theillaud@marben-products.com