GigOptix to Demonstrate New SMART Optical Sub-Assemblies at ECOC

Supplier of electro-optic and electronic components, GigOptix, will demonstrate a new series of SMART Optical Sub-Assemblies (OSAs) at the European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) in Torino, Italy. The ultralow power multirate SMART OSAs are suitable for 2 G to 14 Gbps datacom applications.

The HXR2101A SMART Receive OSA and the HXT2101A SMART Transmit OSA are designed based on the company’s transimpedance amplifier/limiting amplifier (TIA/LA) chips and VCSEL driver.

GigOptix has combined the sophisticated RF analog circuit methods into the parallel optics devices to develop a complete, digitally controlled ROSA and TOSA. The new architecture streamlines the optical transceiver’s design by removing the need for RF and analog circuits from the printed circuit board. The removal of RF analog circuits enhances performance, and minimizes power usage and EMI in the transceiver. In addition, the architecture reduces costs and engineering efforts related with the solution development.

GigOptix-Helix’s GM and VP, Dr. Jorg Wieland stated that the company is happy to launch its OSA solutions for short reach applications. He added that the SMART OSA products will find their use in avionics, industrial and consumer applications.

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