VPIphotonics announces the release of VPIlinkDesigner Version 4.5, a software tool for optical link engineering including automated equipment placement and configuration and a thorough system wide performance assessment. It supports equipment configuration and detailed performance calculation of complex networks including ROADMs and true ring topologies.
Version 4.5 improves the network design workflow and provides new functionality that supports unidirectional lightpaths.
The enhancements of Version 4.5 simplify the handling of resource-demanding tasks such as large scale network designs that utilize
flexgrid and multi-band DWDM transmission technologies. The new built-in functionality simplifies and accelerates the design
process. With the improved capabilities provided in version 4.5, VPIlinkDesigner continuously supports its existing and addresses
new applications.
VPIlinkDesigner of Version 4.5
Segments Editor
Enhanced Channel Assignment Table to simplify channel editing
Support for unidirectional channels
Enhanced Segments Editor to insert multiple regeneration points to meet design constraints
Enhanced Interactive view to simplify editing link and facility parameters
Enhanced simulation engine to optimize memory usage and speed
Enhanced Configure Transmission Media tool to select automatically the type of a link
Support for xml files to specify transceiver library
Improved Design Assistant to allocate the required attenuating pad at the EDF amplifier's input when the gain cannot be adjusted, ensuring the output power remains within the device's operational limits