March 17, 2005 San Jose, CA -- Bookham, a provider of optical components, modules, and subsystems, has unveiled a 24-pin transmitter module that employs Indium Phosphide (InP) Mach-Zehnder (MZ) technology. According to the company, its MT10EW module is among the first of its kind for 10-Gbit/sec and 2.5-Gbit/sec performance, and transmits further than other 24-pin transmitters under noise loaded conditions.
The company says the module's InP MZ technology is ideal for high performance metro and regional applications, particularly where 10Gbit/sec services are being deployed over legacy 2.5Gbit/sec links.
"We believe that this product offers a significant advantage over other 24-pin transmitter modules on the market, which use lower performance electro-absorption modulator technology," remarks Adam Price, product manager of high performance optics at Bookham. "The module conforms to the 24-pin transmitter MSA, allowing InP MZ technology to enter the MSA segments that are key to driving new standards in the marketplace."
The module contains the company's Compact MZ component, which is built on InP MZ technology. In addition to the optical component, all locker, thermal cooler, and driver support circuitry is located inside the module.
The module is Telcordia-qualified and is currently shipping to customers.