Vertilas to debut singlemode 1310-/1550-nm VCSEL for 10-Gbit/sec applications
August 16, 2006 Garching, Germany -- At the European Conference on Optical Communication, to be held in Cannes from September 24-28, 2006, VERTILAS will present its newest long-wavelength vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL).
The latest generation 1310- and 1550-nm VCSELs are based on Benzocyclobutene (BCB). With newly developed high-speed pads, BCB-based lasers enable applications of up to 10 Gbits/sec.
The high performance and low threshold current makes the components extremely valuable for the newest generation of small form factor optical modules, such as SFP+ and XFP, note company representatives. The lasers will be offered in standard TO-46 packages and are being integrated into application specific assemblies, such as pigtails and receptacles.
VERTILAS says the secret of its technology is based on a unique tunnel junction device structure, Indium Phosphide (InP), and a special heat sink design to manage the heat that is generated inside the VCSEL. All these technology features allow the design and manufacturing of high performing VCSELs that have an optimized optical output power. Long-wavelength VCSELs share a similar cost effectiveness with wavelength VCSELs and offer high data rate transmission over singlemode fibers.
"The trend towards smallest form factor modules and very low power components highlights the benefits of our VCSEL solutions," contends Christian Neumeyr, CEO of VERTILAS. "We have accomplished major steps in optimizing the performance of our technology, as well as expanding our product portfolio and offering optimized solutions for various applications," he adds.