17 March 2011

U-L-M launches VCSEL and PIN products for 16G Fiber Channel and FDR Infiniband

Philips Technologie U-L-M Photonics GmbH of Ulm, Germany has launched a new product family of 14Gbps vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) and PIN photodiode products supporting a variety of array configurations for the upcoming generation of datacom solutions. Qualification lots will be available in July.

The data rate exceeds the existing 10Gbps speed limit, which has been present in the industry for nearly 10 years, says the firm. With this development, it aims to meet the roadmaps of optical data communication standards, in particular addressing FDR Infiniband and 16Gbps Fiber Channel.

U-L-M Photonics says that its 14Gbps solution, like its previous products, features low power consumption. An increase in bandwidth is achieved at low operating current densities (comparable to the firm’s 10Gbps platform), addressing both the tight power budget and the stringent reliability requirements.

The launch of the 14Gbps products affirms U-L-M’s strategic aim to support the roadmaps of its customers as a dedicated component supplier, says general manager Dr Martin Grabherr.

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