Telecom network and software major Huawei announced the largest-capacity SuperVector solution through copper lines at the Broadband World Forum 2016 in London.
The Huawei broadband solution for telecoms enables a single device to support up to 384 subscriber lines.
Also, existing VDSL2/vectoring devices in fiber to the curb (FTTC) scenarios will be boosted 2 to 3 times the original, via board replacement. Downstream rate of up to 300 Mbit/s within a 300-m distance will be supported by the solution.
A huge number of FTTC sites and mainstream VDSL2/vectoring solution deployments are underway to provide 50-100 Mbit/s bandwidth for users. Delivering over 100 Mbit/s rate in the FTTC sites is the top operator priority, in most cases.
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The SuperVector solution claims to improve operator competitiveness and greater return on investment (ROI), by offering more bandwidth by 2-3 times.
Huawei deployed large-capacity vectoring algorithm chipsets and 64-channel high-density SuperVector service boards throughout this solution, based on the MA5603T device.
The architecture of the solution will enable Huawei to provide over 100 Mbit/s bandwidth for 384 subscriber lines simultaneously.
Fulfilling ultra-broadband service demands the solution extends the spectral bandwidth from 17 MHz to 35 MHz.
Additionally, it uses the vectoring to reduce crosstalk, breaks VDSL2/vectoring rate limit, and offer downstream rate of up to 300 Mbit/s at a 300-m distance.
The solution can also work with ADSL2+/VDSL2/vectoring terminals, enabling smooth network transition.
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Huawei has been working on SuperVector since 2012, and saw its first SuperVector prototype being launched by 2014.
The solution is already deployed in Italy and Germany with Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and North Africa regions conducting tests (including FOA tests) over the solution.
Huawei has previously announced developments in similar copper wiring G.fast technology, also.
Huawei is working with BT and Nokia on Openreach, set to deploy G.fast broadband technology to 10 million homes and businesses across the UK by 2020.
G.fast adoption is expected to rise steeply to reach about 29 million subscribers in 2021, accounting for about 3 percent of the global fixed broadband market, suggest reports from Ovum.
Vina Krishnan
editor@telecomlead.com
