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Resolution Spectra Systems Release New Laser Characterization Software

SpectraResolver laser characterization software from Resolution Spectra Systems combines laser spectrum analyzer capabilities with the functions of a multi-wavelength meter.

From Merck Chemicals GmbH, an affliate of Merck KGaA 14 Mar 2014

Southampton Scientist to Support Design of Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope Project

A scientist from the University of Southampton will be helping to design and build the world’s largest telescope.

14 Mar 2014

OFC 2014: MACOM to Display 100Gbps EML Driver Monolithically Integrated with CDR Functions

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance analog RF, microwave, millimeter wave and optical products, today announced the industry's first 100Gbps (4x28Gbps) Electro-absorption Modulated Laser (EML) Driver monolithically integrated with Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) functions.

14 Mar 2014

New Explosion Proof Canopy LED Fixture from UltraLux LED

UltraLux LED, an EverLast® Lighting, Inc. brand, the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for roadway, parking structure, facility and area lighting applications launched its highly anticipated LED line earlier this month. "One of the first explosion proof LED fixtures to come to market, the UltraLux LED canopy fixture boasts a Class I & II, Div. II rating and is ideal for most hazardous locations," commented Alex Orr, VP of Sales at EverLast® Lighting, Inc.

14 Mar 2014

Optical Link Constructed from Aurrion Photonic Components Demonstrates Error-Free for 30Gb/s Data Rates

The highest serial data-rate for a full silicon photonics optical link is being reported by IBM, in collaboration with Aurrion Inc., demonstrating the reach, power consumption, and cost needed for next-generation datacenters. This work will be presented on March 13, 2014 as part of the post deadline session at the Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference in San Francisco, California.

14 Mar 2014

Diodes Introduces AL8807B Dimmable Buck LED Driver

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL8807B dimmable buck LED driver.

14 Mar 2014

L.J. Star Launches 60mm LED Sight-Glass Light with High-Brightness

L.J. Star Inc., a supplier of sight glasses, sight flow indicators and other process observation equipment, has introduced the LumiStar3000™, a 60mm LED sight-glass light that is four times brighter than a typical sight-glass light, improving visibility of critical processes.

14 Mar 2014

CDFP MSA Selects Molex zCD AOC as Interface for 400 Gbps Hot Pluggable Module

The interface of the recently released Molex Incorporated zCD™ active optical cable (AOC) interconnect solution has been selected by the industry leading CDFP MSA as the interface for the consortium’s 400 Gbps hot pluggable module. The zCD AOC assembly will be highlighted at Molex booth 3863, OFC 2014, March 11-13, San Francisco, CA.

From Molex Fiber Optics 14 Mar 2014

OMS Introduces Hand Tools for Measuring Hi-Lo Gaps in Steel Catenary Risers

Two hand tools for measuring Hi-Lo gaps in SCRs (Steel Catenary Risers) and other fatigue-sensitive pipes are now available from oil & gas pipe measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS). The tools are easy to use and provide greater accuracy and repeatability than traditional Hi-Lo gap measuring methods.

13 Mar 2014

Yellow Hypergiant Star Spotted Using ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer

Using ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), Olivier Chesneau (Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Nice, France) and an international team of collaborators have found that the yellow hypergiant star HR 5171 A is absolutely huge — 1300 times the diameter of the Sun and much bigger than was expected. This makes it the largest yellow star known. It is also in the top ten of the largest stars known — 50% larger than the famous red supergiant Betelgeuse — and about one million times brighter than the Sun.

13 Mar 2014

EMCORE Introduces the Optiva Series Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier and pre-Amplifier Modules

EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optics and space solar power markets, announced today the introduction of the Optiva OTS-2O and OTS-2OP Series Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier and pre-Amplifier modules, which are designed for a wide variety of extended long-haul signal transport applications.

From Emcore Corporation 13 Mar 2014

WaveDivision Holdings Acquires Fiber-Based Metro Ethernet Provider CPI

WaveDivision Holdings, a business-class fiber optic and broadband services company with business and residential customers in Washington, Oregon, and California, today announced that it has acquired Capacity Provisioning Incorporated (CPI), effective immediately.

13 Mar 2014

MACOM to Demonstrate M37040 and M37041 CDRs at OFC 2014 in San Francisco

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance analog RF, microwave, millimeter wave and optical products today announced that its M37040 and M37041 4x28Gbps CDRs achieved a production release status and are demonstrated with silicon photonics based transceivers from Molex Incorporated, as part of a fully retimed 100Gbps parallel single mode (PSM4) zQSFP+ active optical solution.

13 Mar 2014

Schreder Lighting Receives Two Next Generation Luminaires Awards During the SSL Design Competition

Schreder Lighting, a manufacturing leader of outdoor LED lighting solutions, has announced that its Ampera LED Road Lighting Luminaire Family received two Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Awards during the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition.

13 Mar 2014

Avago Technologies Announces its Latest series of MicroPOD™ and MiniPOD™ Solutions

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, and industrial applications, today announced its latest series of MicroPOD™ and MiniPOD™ solutions support 100GbE data transmission over a 550 meter link distance. Avago Technologies and Corning Incorporated have collaborated to provide long-reach, high-density embedded optical connectivity solutions targeting 100G interconnects for datacenter and enterprise network applications.

13 Mar 2014