Fitel Technologies Premiers High-Output, 40 mW Continuous Wave DFB Laser Diode
Clinton, NJ. Fitel Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of 14xx and 980nm pump lasers for the optical communications market, and its parent company, The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., today announced the availability of a high output, 40mW continuous wave (CW) distributed feedback (DFB) laser for long distance signal transmission in dense wavelength division multiplexing (D-WDM) systems. The 40mW module is currently the highest power CW DFB made commercially available in the market.
The modules are in full production and are available immediately for delivery in the ITU-T grid. Fitel and Furukawa provide a full suite of technologies to support signal transmission, including directly modulated and continuous wave DFB lasers that are essential components in WDM systems.
"Fitel and Furukawa have leveraged their capabilities in pump laser technology in order to develop these high-power DFB modules," explained John Rogers, CEO of Fitel Technologies. "We re directly addressing the growing D-WDM Signaling market with a product that has the proven integrity of our flagship products."
Typical output power for Distributed Feedback Lasers used in signal transmission currently vary between 10mW - 20mW. The growing need to maintain signal integrity while compensating for the optical loss inherent during multiplexing & demultiplexing has driven demand for higher power DFB modules. Fitel s 40mW CW DFB helps to maintain signal strength when the module is combined with a Lithium Niobate modulator and wavelength division multiplexer. The resulting signal exhibits an extremely low chirping characteristic that enables long distance, high capacity transmission.
The module s low driving current (under 200mA, typical) and high spectral purity - or side-mode suppression ration (SMSR) - of 40dB provide both a cost effective and reliable method of signal transmission in high capacity systems. The modules are available in a full ITU-T wavelength lineup - from 1500nm to 1625nm - in order to support large channel counts and the growing reliance on L and S-band for signal transmission.
"By further developing our DFB product line, we re able to support all aspects of WDM systems, from signaling, to amplification to routing," explained Gerry Bezems, VP of Sales and Marketing. "The fact that these products are developed using our core competencies is a testament to our customers that the quality and reliability synonymous with the Fitel name has been built in to these products from the onset."
Fitel Technologies and Furukawa have a strong history and expertise in developing and manufacturing laser diode modules, and currently hold nearly 70% of the total market share for 14xx pump lasers. Furukawa has maintained its position as top manufacturer of 14xx pump lasers by leveraging the production capacity at its facility in Chiba, Japan, something it will continue with its new suite of signaling products.
Fitel Technologies, Inc., is a wholly owned company that develops and markets a wide variety of fiber optic and optoelectronics solutions by The Furukawa Electric Company, Ltd., of Japan. Fitel is headquartered in Clinton, NJ. For more information on Fitel Technologies, Inc., visit the company s website at www.fiteltech.com.
Contact: Fitel Technologies Kellie Hamberger Tel: 908/713-3570
Fitel TechnologiesKellie Hamberger
Tel: 908/713-3570
Web site: http://www.fiteltech.com
