Lasers drive 10Gbit/s networks

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Mar 23, 2007

Lasers can be used for IEEE 802.3ae 10Gbit/s Ethernet, 10GBASE-LR/LRM/LW and 10Gbit/s Fibre Channel applications.

Eblana Photonics has extended its laser product offerings to incorporate lasers for use in IEEE 802.3ae 10Gbit/s Ethernet, 10GBASE-LR/LRM/LW and 10Gbit/s Fibre Channel applications.

This latest product series extends and complements Eblana's existing family of isolator-free laser products that operate uncooled over the industrial temperature range of -40 to +85C and which target high-volume applications such as GPON.

"The 10Gbit/s EP1310-FP and EP1310-DM lasers reflect our continuing commitment to drive unnecessary and unproductive cost out of optical module manufacture by providing easy-to-use, cost-effective products for the most challenging applications", says James O'Gorman, Eblana's CEO.

He adds: "We rely on our in-house laser-design team and our proprietary technologies to engineer great products and we outsource our manufacturing to achieve the lowest cost profile in the market for these products".

"Feedback from initial users of the EP1310-FP and EP1310-DM products has been extremely positive" says Daniel Tine, Eblana's Head of North American Sales and Business Development.

"This product family extends our practice of autonomous product implementation into the 10Gbit/s application space to enable our customers to realise the true value of their commitment in this increasingly challenging market".