RF, Microware and Optical Frequency Communications – A Review of Technologies

18. Some prominent manufacturers of terrestrial, satellite, and optical communications equipment

There are several prominent manufacturers of terrestrial, satellite, and optical communications equipment. Here are some examples:

Terrestrial Communications Equipment:

• Cisco: Routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, network security products, modems, network management software

• Ericsson: Radio access network equipment, packet core equipment, transport solutions, network management software

• Huawei Technologies: Routers, switches, wireless access points, broadband access equipment, optical network equipment, transmission network equipment, network management software

• Nokia: IP routing and optical networking equipment, mobile and fixed broadband equipment, software-defined networking and analytics, network services

• Qualcomm: Modems and processors for smartphones and other mobile devices, chipsets for wireless networks

• Samsung Electronics: Networking equipment, including routers, switches, access points, and security appliances

Satellite Communications Equipment:

• Cobham: Antennas, amplifiers, modems, transceivers, power supplies, transponders, satellite communication systems

• General Dynamics Mission Systems: Satellite ground systems, modems, gateways, network management software

• Harris Corporation: Antennas, modems, amplifiers, power amplifiers, satellite communication systems, network management software

• Hughes Network Systems: Modems, terminals, routers, gateways, satellite communication systems, network management software

• L3Harris Technologies: Satellite communication systems, ground terminals, modems, amplifiers, network management software

• ViaSat: Modems, terminals, routers, amplifiers, satellite communication systems, network management software

Manufacturers fiber optic components

Several companies are involved in the manufacturing of high-end fiber optic components that are capable of processing terabits per second (Tbps) speeds. Here are a few examples:

• Finisar Corporation: Finisar is a leading manufacturer of optical communication components, modules, and subsystems. They offer a range of high-speed transmitters and receivers that are capable of handling Tbps bandwidths.

• Acacia Communications: Acacia Communications is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products. They offer transceivers and modules that can support transmission speeds of up to 1.2 Tbps.

• Infinera Corporation: Infinera is a provider of Intelligent Transport Networks that offer a range of high-speed optical networking solutions. They offer transmission systems that are capable of supporting up to 2.4 Tbps of capacity per fiber.

• Ciena Corporation: Ciena is a provider of networking equipment, software, and services. They offer a range of coherent optical transceivers and modules that can support transmission speeds of up to 800 Gbps per wavelength.

• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.: Huawei is a Chinese multinational technology company that provides a wide range of communication and networking equipment. They offer high-speed optical transmission systems that are capable of supporting up to 10 Tbps per fiber.

These companies, along with others in the industry, are continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of high-speed fiber optic communication. They are developing new technologies and components that enable faster, more efficient, and more reliable data transmission over long distances. Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other manufacturers in each category. Additionally, some companies may manufacture equipment for multiple types of networks, or for specific subcategories within these types.