New Products

The CQF 874 semiconductor optical amplifier measures 58 x 10 x 15 mm and can be used as an in-line amplifier to compensate for losses from components in the optical path, or as a channel switch with nanosecond switching speeds. It has an integrated optical isolator, and a polarization-dependent gain of <1 dB.JDS Uniphase, Ottawa, Ontario, Canadawww.jdsu.com.

An all-fiber in-line polarizer features a steel tube 30 mm long and 3 mm in diameter. It is available in three configurations—SM/SM 30 mm, SM/PM 40 mm, and PM/PM 50 mm. The device has extinction ratio >50 dB, insertion loss <0.1 dB, and back reflection <-70 dB. They operate over the range of 1280 to 1625 nm, and have a radius of 25 mm on each side before the fiber can be bent. They are designed for defense and test and measurement applications, as well as sensing and optical communications.Protodel International Ltd., London, Englandwww.protodel.com

The TRX-24000 platform provides individual wavelength management. It combines OADM and DWDM capability with transport services switching driven by MPLS and GMPLS. It supports Ethernet of wavelengths, Ethernet on SONET, and switched Ethernet. Its DWDM capacity supports up to 32 wavelengths per fiber in the C-band for both 2.5- and 10-Gbit/s operation.Tropic Networks, Ottawa, Ont., Canadawww.tropicnetworks.com.

PolaDetect is an in-line polarimeter designed for OEMs to integrate into fiberoptic network equipment and test instruments, such as polarization monitoring and stabilization modules. It is designed for high-speed characterization of polarization without interrupting data traffic. It outputs four voltage signals to calculate degree and state of polarization. Its dynamic detection range in >30 dB in the C- and L-bands.
General Photonics Corp., Chino, CA
www.generalphotonics.com

Polarization-maintaining fibertails are designed for use in LiNb modulators, laser diodes, and diode stabilizers. An electroless nickel and gold fiber plating process helps preserve the fiber's birefringence, providing minimum crosstalk of <–36 dB and typical crosstalk of <–43 dB. A variety of subassembly capabilities, coatings, and polishes are available.Nufern, East Granby, CTwww.nufern.com

The optical-signal sensor monitors power levels between –40 and +25 dBm ..in the C-, L-, and S-bands. It is available in several configurations from one to eight channels, and combines the functions of a tap coupler and a photodiode.Oluma, Carlsbad, CAwww.oluma.org

The Master Cord series of fiberoptic cable assemblies provides eccentricity of a single-mode fiber core >0.3 µm from the center of an optical ferrule. Pigtails and cable assemblies are available in a variety of standard connectors such as SC, FC, and LC in UPC and APC versions. They are designed for use with insertion-loss testing equipment and for interconnection with 0.1-dB loss for patch panels.Radiall, Stratford, CTwww.radiall.com

A new pattern-marker card allows the company's SIA-3000 test system to ..measure jitter on systems and components without a bit clock or external trigger. It operates at up to 3.2 Gbit/s and can measure total jitter at a bit-error rate down to 10–16. It can quantify jitter components such as deterministic jitter, duty cycle distortion and intersymbol interference, periodic jitter, and random jitter.
Wavecrest, Eden Prairie, MN
www.wavecrest.com

The Norcom 2020 optical-leak test system includes software and a laser interferometer and pressurizes hermetic packages to perform simultaneous gross and fine leak testing. It provides quantitative measurement of leaks in minutes for optoelectronics and microelectronics.NorCom Systems, Norristown, PAwww.norcomsystemsinc.com

Waveguide Wizard is an automated programming tool for the company's Fast 60 automated waveguide test and attach software. The tool is designed to let manufacturers automate the production of planar devices. A database that can be accessed over a computer network allows remote monitoring and data transfer.
Axsys Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA
www.axsys.com

Optical-test-system calibrators provide certified calibration standards for polarization-dependent loss (PDL), optical-return loss (ORL), and wavelength. Accuracies in wavelength are better than 0.3 nm, and range from 1255 to 1638 nm. PDL values are from 0.05 to 0.75 dB with drift of <0.005 dB/yr. ORL values run from zero to 100% return. PDL and ORL values can be calibrated of the C- and L-bands. Model OTC-4200 is a rack-mount setup, and Model OTC-4202 is a bench-top model.dBm Optics, Boulder, COwww.dbmoptics.com

The AutoStrip automatic optical-fiber- window stripping unit can remove a section of a fiber's coating (80/250/400 µm) without damaging or leaving residue on the glass. It can automatically adjust to a specified strip length from 2 to 150 mm and leaves fiber at strength of approximately 750 Kpsi.
3SAE Technologies, Woburn, MA
www.3sae.com

A coarse WDM transmitter module from PD-LD Inc., based on volume Bragg gratings, is designed to fit into a XENPAK multisourced transceiver package. It contains four DFB lasers and a multiplexer and complies with the IEEE 802.3ae standard for 10 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers operating over 300 m to 10 km.
BFi OPTiLAS, Evry, France
www.bfioptilas.avnet.com

Multichannel transmitter/receivers operate at OC-3 and OC-12 speeds and come in a 4-channel transceiver configuration or in an 8-channel or 12-channel transmitter/receiver pair. They are compatible with single-channel transceivers and short-reach links up to 15 km. They are produced with a 1310-nm edge-emitting laser and come in a hermetically sealed package.
Optobahn Corp., Torrance, CA
www.optobahn.com

The MTP203 300-pin transponder is MSA-compliant and measures 2.2 x 3 x 0.55 in. It can be used as a transmission link of up to 40 km for short- and intermediate-reach applications. It includes an electro-absorption modulated source laser and PIN-based receiver with integrated limiting amplifier. Variations cover OC-192, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and forward-error correction.
Multiplex, South Plainfield, NJ
www.multiplexinc.com

The 1901 and 1904 OAE erbium-doped fiber amplifiers have a standardized electronic interface that allows them to be remotely configured and monitored. A standard 12C interface bus is integrated into the devices, each with its own address. Parameters such as power, gain, and pump current can be monitored and adjusted.
Alcatel Optronics, Paris, France
www.alcatel.com

Connectors for RF input in 40 Gbit/s optical modulators include the VP101F semi-rigid cable connector, the VP102F VP Bullet, and the VP103F VP-VF adaptor. They are designed to work with systems that use non-return-to-zero modulation and require greater bandwidth.Anritsu, Morgan Hill, CAwww.anritsu.com

A set consisting of the EM12T250 transmitter and EM12R250 receiver has a 10 x 10 MEG-Array y-axis connector system and is compatible with the 12-channel multisource agreement. The pluggable, 12-channel, parallel fiberoptic modules handle 2.5-Gbit/s per channel, for an aggregate throughput of 30 Gbit/s. They operate with 50 and 62.5 µm multimode optical-fiber-array-type cables and use a single +3.3 V power supply. A metal housing and chassis shield blocks RF fields.
E2O Communications, Calabasas, CA
www.e2o.inc.com

The ITD40-5013 and ITD40-5015 modulator driver ICs are designed for 40 Gbit/s systems. The 5013 delivers a 4Vpp amplitude level with a gain of 17 dB. The 5015 delivers either a 4Vpp or an 8Vpp amplitude level with a gain of 20 dB.
iTerra Communications LLC, Fremont, CA
www.iterracommunications.com

A single-board, single-slot 10-Gbit/s transponder handles SONET/SDH and 10 Gigabit Ethernet traffic in metro DWDM systems. It measures 220 x 230 mm and has an interface that operates on the DWDM layer, removing the need for intermediate termination. It is G.709 compliant, has built-in monitoring, and supports forward-error correction and embedded management channel.
Lumentis AB, Stockholm, Sweden
www.lumentis.se

The TL1010-C tunable laser provides 10 mW of tunability across the C-band with 25 GHz channel spacing. With 36 nm of tunability it lets users fit 180 channels into the C-band. It can be combined with an external modulator for use in a variety of DWDM systems.Santur Corp., Fremont, CAwww.santurcorp.com

Spiricon's new low-cost SP-1550M camera, at $1,995, measures the output of optical telecom devices from 1460 nm to 1625nm. Coupled to the LBA-PC series beam analyzers, view mode-field patterns of fibers, laser diodes, LEDs, and VCSELs in real-time. Measure NA, MFD, Aeff as well as pointing direction, component alignment, and device divergence. The camera is a high-resolution CCD sensor with a phosphor coating that up-converts NIR radiation to visible, detectable by the CCD. The LBA-PC beam analyzers correct for nonlinearity in the up-conversion process, which then produces accurate measurements and correct beam profiles.
Spiricon Inc.
435-753-3719
[email protected]
www.spiricon.com