II-VI to showcase ultra-low profile wide-band tunable optical filters at OFC 2018

March 1, 2018
II-VI Inc. (NASDAQ:IIVI) said it has launched ultra-low profile wide band tunable optical filters for next-generation pluggable coherent optics, which it will showcase along with other new products enabling next-generation optical networks at OFC 2018 in San Diego, March 13-15.

II-VI Inc. (NASDAQ:IIVI) said it has launched ultra-low profile wide band tunable optical filters for next-generation pluggable coherent optics, which it will showcase along with other new products enabling next-generation optical networks at OFC 2018 in San Diego, March 13-15.

According to II-VI, its ultra-low profile etalon-based tunable optical filter (mini-ETOF) features a 90-GHz passband to enhance the signal fidelity and extend reach by filtering the optical noise generated at the transmitter. The mini-ETOF is designed to be embedded in CFP4, OSFP, and other transceivers with highly compact form factors. With its 3.5 mm profile, the mini-ETOF is a reliable monolithic device mounted in a flat package that promotes optimal transceiver cooling with air flow, says II-VI. Currently available for customer evaluation, the mini-ETOF should be generally available later this year, II-VI expects.

II-VI's product line for pluggable coherent optics includes what the company asserts is the industry's smallest uncooled micro pumps, dual-function hybrid micro-optics, and low profile polarization maintaining couplers. The portfolio includes ultra-compact MEMS tunable filters with integrated variable optical attenuator as well. Also part of the product line is II-VI's recently launched FlexSOM EDFA platform, enabling high-performance amplifiers to be customized to the narrow spaces within coherent transceiver modules.

OFC 2018 attendees can learn more about II-VI's ROADM line cards, highly compact optical amplifiers enabling high bit rate DWDM transceivers, micro-optics assemblies for CATV networks, micro-optics and optoelectronics for data center transceivers, InP-based epiwafers, and thermo-electric solutions by visiting Booth 2313.

For related articles, visit the Optical Technologies Topic Center.

For more information on optical components and suppliers, visit the Lightwave Buyer's Guide.

Sponsored Recommendations

The Road to 800G/1.6T in the Data Center

Oct. 31, 2024
Join us as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and technologies enabling the realization and rapid adoption of cost-effective 800G and 1.6T+ optical connectivity solutions...

Understanding BABA and the BEAD waiver

Oct. 29, 2024
Unlock the essentials of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program and discover how to navigate the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements for network...

On Topic: Optical Players Race to Stay Pace With the AI Revolution

Sept. 18, 2024
The optical industry is moving fast with new approaches to satisfying the ever-growing demand from hyperscalers, which are balancing growing bandwidth demands with power efficiency...

Advances in Fiber & Cable

Oct. 3, 2024
Attend this robust webinar where advancements in materials for greater durability and scalable solutions for future-proofing networks are discussed.