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CyOptics Introduces Receivers for 40 & and 100Gbps Coherent Systems
The compact PM-QPSK InP devices integrate two matched 90 degree optical hybrids, four high speed balanced detector pairs and four differential linear TIAs with manual and automatic gain control.
CyOptics, a manufacturer of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chip and component technologies, has announced the availability of its 40Gbps and 100Gbps Polarisation-Multiplexed Quadrature Phase-Shift-Keying (PM-QPSK) Integrated Coherent Receivers.
For use in 40G and 100G coherent DWDM transmission systems, these optical receivers expand CyOptics' growing portfolio of component solutions leveraging monolithic and hybrid Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
The RX-PMQPSK-40 (40Gbps) and RX-PMQPSK-100 (100Gbps) Coherent Receivers integrate two matched 90° optical hybrids, four high speed balanced detector pairs and four differential linear TIAs with manual and automatic gain control.
The very compact surface-mount package of 40mm length and less than 7mm height also integrates the polarisation splitters for signal and local oscillator. The receivers make use of CyOptics' extensive portfolio of high speed InP based balanced photo-detectors (PDs) and Silica Planar Lightguide Circuit (PLC) device technology for the 90° hybrid mixers.
They also leverage the firms' automated precision-robotic integration platform for mounting the balanced PDs directly onto the PLC chip to provide a highly integrated optical sub-assembly with high performance in a very small footprint. The Receivers adhere to the Optical Internetworking Forum Implementation Agreement.
"Our new 40G and 100G coherent Receivers address the needs for very compact component solutions of Transponder and line card manufacturers alike," said Stefan Rochus, VP of Marketing and Business Development at CyOptics. "CyOptics is uniquely positioned to combine all of the critical InP and PLC device technologies together with our automated high precision manufacturing platform to deliver a high performance and low cost coherent receiver solution."
CyOptics is ramping production for both the 40G and 100G receiver now and anticipates general availability in June 2011.
