Advanced Optical Communication Testbed

The Advanced Optical Communication (AOC) Testbed participated in the Digital BRICS Forum Expo 2026, held on 20–21 August 2026, showcasing its advancements in next-generation optical communication technologies. The AOC team demonstrated the Fan-In Fan-Out (FIFO) prototype with Multicore Fiber (MCF) and also showcased a range of prototypes and components, including armoured multicore fiber samples, fiber spools and cable samples, photonic chips, optical power meters, a variable optical...

The AOC Testbed team from IIT Madras, actively participated in the ITU-T Study Group 15 meeting held in Montreal, Canada, from 29 June to 10 July 2026. The team contributed to international standardization activities in multi-core fibres (MCF), hollow-core fibres (HCF), Raman amplifiers, optical fibre splicing, and sustainable digital infrastructure. Key outcomes included the initiation of a new Technical Report on Hollow-Core Fibre Technologies and Systems (GSTR-HCF), acceptance of proposals...

The AOC Testbed participated in the Optical Fiber Communication Conference 2026, showcasing its contributions to optical communication research and standardization. The team demonstrated multicore fiber (MCF) crosstalk measurement techniques at the ITU-T booth, supporting ongoing standardization efforts. They also pr esented research papers and participated in panel discussions on MCF deployment and the role of machine learning in optical networks. As part of the “Hack Your Research” program,...