“When such multi-core fibers are ready for manufacturing and deployment, they will require the development of a new ecosystem of components and subsystems – for example Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) optical amplifiers.”
Pioneer Consulting’s Director of Client Solutions Bertrand Clesca shared his thoughts in the article “Subsea Optical: A Deep Dive” by John Williamson regarding optical coherent technology in the summer 2021 issue of Optical Connections magazine. You may find the article on pages 16-17 via the following link.