Coherent Announces Alpha Availability of Novel Analog Optical Multi-Link Modules
September 19 2024 - 3:30PM
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in optical
communications and laser-based technologies, announces the sample
availability of its innovative new analog optical multi-link
modules featuring a detachable land grid array (LGA) interface.
This cutting-edge product platform supports next-generation analog
optical links up to the Ka-band, targeting both terrestrial and
space applications. With low power consumption and a focus on radio
frequency over fiber (RFoF) applications, these modules are
designed to meet the evolving needs of high-throughput RF systems
across various industries.
The demand for higher-frequency RF links is growing, driven by
advancements in space and aerospace applications, including earth
observation, intrasatellite communication, and phased array
antennas. The new modules from Coherent offer a transformative
upgrade by enabling high-throughput RF links to operate at the
Ka-band, a critical requirement for modern RF systems. By replacing
traditional copper and coax-based RF links with these optical
solutions, users can benefit from significantly reduced weight,
higher link gain, and increased robustness against interference.
Additionally, the use of flexible fiber as the transmission medium
offers superior routing capabilities compared with stiff coax
cables, supporting an increased channel count for enhanced
performance.
“As one of the first offerings in the market to provide
multichannel analog optical links with frequencies up to the
Ka-band and link lengths extending to several kilometers, our new
product platform sets a new standard in the industry,” said Dr.
Karlheinz Gulden, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the
Laser Components and Subsystems Business Unit at Coherent. “We are
excited to bring this innovative solution to market, which not only
addresses the limitations of existing RF link technologies but
also paves the way for future advancements in high-frequency
communications.”
The new modules are currently available as alpha samples, with
general availability expected in late 2025. Coherent is committed
to providing its customers with the highest-quality products, and
this new platform is no exception. Complementary products, such as
high-speed detectors and lasers, are available to enhance the
capabilities of these modules in point-to-multipoint
configurations.
The new modules will be showcased at the upcoming European
Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC), Sept. 22-26, 2024, in
Frankfurt, Germany.
About CoherentCoherent empowers market
innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies,
from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate
with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial,
communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets.
Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and
development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution
facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at
coherent.com.
Media Contact:
Amy WilsonManager, Corporate Communications & Investor
Relationscorporate.communications@coherent.com
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