wiredinUSA April 2013

Cabling connectivity Avago Technologies and Corning Incorporated are collaborating to develop optical cabling connectivity solutions for networks and data centers. The new optical connectivity solutions are targeted for 40G/100G and next-generation networks. Currently serving three primary target markets – wireless communications, wired infrastructure and industrial – Avago designs, develops and supplies a wide range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems, with a focus in III-V compound semiconductor design and processing. statement, Avago has developed a series of pluggable transceivers and Atlas optical engines at 40G/100G and beyond, suitable for ethernet, storage, and high-performance computing applications. Corning’s products enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. It has developed a new high-bandwidth optical solution for applications at 40G/100G and beyond. According to a

More power to Brazil LEME Engenharia – Tractebel Engineering (Brazil) has signed a new contract with Eletrobras Distribuição Rondônia for the implantation of 58 substations and 1,700kmof distribution lines to cover the state of Rondônia, in the north-western part of Brazil. This is LEME Engenharia – Tractebel Engineering’s second contract in the area. The first, signed in 2012, refers to the design of the substations and distribution lines, which cover the whole electric energy system of distribution in the state of Rondônia. This was the largest contract for electrical systems ever awarded by Eletrobras Distribuição Rondônia. The works began in July 2012 and are expected to be complete by the end of 2014. Mário Lúcio Hamdan, manager of LEME Engenharia’s office in Brasília, and also the project manager, believes the project has great relevance for the development and infrastructure of many locations in the state. “Nowadays, the energy generation is local. The construction and enlargement of the substations and transmission lines will allow that more locations are covered with a better quality service,” he said.

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