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Emcore launches micro-ITLA tuneable laser
Suited to coherent applications, the device is ideal for use in high-speed 40 and 100 Gb/s coherent transmission systems
Emcore Corporation says it is providing samples of its new micro-Integrable Tuneable Laser Assembly (ITLA) to customers.
The firm expects the product to be in full production at some point in autumn 2012.
TTX1995 micro-ITLA tuneable laser assembly
TTX1994x ITLA tuneable laser assembly
The micro-ITLA is based on Emcore's external cavity laser (ECL) ITLA technology. The company says this product has been one of the most widely-used tuneable laser sources for high-speed 40 and 100 gigabit per second (Gb/s) coherent transmission systems thanks to its narrow line-width, low noise and excellent frequency accuracy. Additional standard features include a grid-agnostic channel plan, off-grid tuning, and in-operation power and frequency adjustment capability.
The Emcore micro-ITLA has the benefits of the Emcore ITLA in a form-factor that is three times smaller and with 25% less power consumption.
The micro-ITLA comes with a standard ITLA RS-232 digital user interface for convenient technology independent control of the product. The smaller form-factor and reduced power consumption enables customers to design higher densities and improved performance into their coherent system.
"Leveraging Emcore's field-proven ClearLight ECL technology in an ultra-small form-factor, the micro-ITLA represents a dramatic next step in tuneable laser technology," comments Jaime Reloj, Emcore's Vice President of Business Development.
"Emcore is the industry leader in ITLA's for the coherent market. By leveraging our in-house semiconductor design and manufacturing, we continue to provide our customers with highly-differentiated tuneable laser solutions for high-performance telecom applications, as well as pioneering products that are aligned with future network needs."