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New Photodetectors Enhance Performance of Optical Communication Systems

Data traffic is growing worldwide. Glass-fiber cables transmit information over long distances at the speed of light. Once they have reached their destination, however, these optical signals have to be converted into electrical signals for subsequent processing in the computer.

3 Aug 2016

Teledyne Marine Deploys New Electrical/Optical Conversion Technology for Ocean Networks Canada

Teledyne Marine recently introduced the Electrical/Optical Flying Lead (EOFL), a compact, in-line media converter solution for subsea data transmission networks. The EOFL converts a fiber optic signal through a fiber optic wetmate connector, and produces an electrical Ethernet signal through an electrical connector on the other end.

29 Jul 2016

Aureon Technology Deploys Coriant 7100 Nano Packet Optical Transport Platform to Enhance Fiber Optic Network

Coriant, a global supplier of SDN-enabled packet optical networking solutions, today announced that Aureon Technology, a leading provider of network transport services and business communications solutions, is deploying the Coriant®7100 Nano Packet Optical Transport Platform to enhance the scalability, flexibility, and reliability of its world-class Aureon Fiber Optic Network.

27 Jul 2016

OSA-Launched Conference to Feature Recognized Experts in Fields of Optics and Photonics

The Optical Society (OSA) presents the 2016 Latin America Optics and Photonics Conference (LAOP), an international congress hosted by The Optical Society, with the primary objective of promoting optics and photonics related activities within the Latin American region

25 Jul 2016

Researchers Develop New Optical Fiber-Based Probe to Measure Brain Temperature

The brain is the most temperature-sensitive organ in the body. Even small deviations in brain temperature are capable of producing profound effects--including behavioral changes, cell toxicity, and neuronal cell death.

21 Jul 2016

Verizon Taps Ericsson/Calix and ADTRAN to Test NG-PON2 Technology

As Verizon advances toward implementing new technology on its fiber optic infrastructure, the company has reached a critical juncture in its RFP (Request For Proposals) process by tapping two companies to begin testing NG-PON2 (next generation passive optical network) equipment in Verizon's Innovation Lab in Waltham, Mass.

21 Jul 2016

Molex's New PoE 2.5GbE Multi-Port Magnetic Modular Jack Supports Broad Range of Networked Applications

Molex has introduced a 2X2 PoE 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Multi-Port Magnetic Modular Jack, or Integrated Connector Module (ICM), joining the previously released 2X4 configuration. Currently, no other magnetic modular jack delivers 2.5 GbE and 30W over 2-pair PoE in a single configuration.

20 Jul 2016

EMCORE’s Fiber Optic Gyroscope Modules to be Used in Airborne Navigation Systems Applications

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips, components, subsystems and systems for the broadband and specialty fiber optics market, announced today that it has been awarded a $3 million contract to supply Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) modules to a major U.S. prime contractor for use in airborne navigation systems applications.

13 Jul 2016

Mimosa Enables Fiber-Fast Fixed Wireless Networks in Urban, Suburban Areas with New MicroPoP Architecture

Mimosa, the leader in cloud-managed, fiber-fast fixed wireless networks, has launched its Micro Point-of-Presence (MicroPoP) network architecture, enabling service providers to deliver gigabit wireless broadband to densely populated urban and suburban areas.

11 Jul 2016

Telia Carrier Integrates 400G-Capable Coriant CloudWave Optics Technology into Pan-European Backbone Network

Telia Carrier, the #1 ranked Global Internet backbone provider, and Coriant, a global supplier of SDN-enabled end-to-end packet optical networking solutions, today announced the introduction of 400G-capable Coriant CloudWave™ Optics technology in Telia Carrier’s pan-European backbone network.

8 Jul 2016

Featured Equipment

Advanced F-Theta Lenses for Precision Imaging Systems

These F-theta lenses by Avantier are designed for consistent spot size and uniform field curvature correction, ideal for high-resolution imaging applications.

From Avantier Inc.

Off-Axis Parabolic (OAP) Mirrors: Precision Solutions for Advanced Optical Systems

Shanghai Optics provides high-precision off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors designed for advanced optical systems, offering superior reflective solutions for applications requiring precise light collimation and focus.

From Shanghai Optics