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Lumerical Unveils INTERCONNECT, Versatile Tool for Photonic Integrated Circuit Design

Lumerical Solutions, a supplier of nanophotonic design software, declared the launch of INTERCONNECT 1.0, a photonic integrated circuit design domain for studying optical interconnects, silicon photonics components and integrated optical circuits.

From Lumerical Solutions, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

Analysis of Quantum Photonics’ Application in ROADM-Based Networks

Capella, a supplier of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technologies has declared the completion of quantum photonic technique demonstration to analyze the Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) of complex optical devices.

3 Mar 2012

Scientists Create Optical Modulators Suitable for Ultrafast Digital Communications

A research team from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has found that graphene provides a superior active media for optical modulators.

3 Mar 2012

Tektronix Launches Optical Compliance Testing Toolset to Resolve Crosstalk Issues

Tektronix has launched an optical compliance testing toolset for the oscilloscope, DSA8300 Digital Signal Analyzer. The toolset can be used to perform optical compliance test on Ethernet with a speed greater than 10, 40 and 100 G.

29 Feb 2012

Vishay Intertechnology Unveils High-Speed Silicon PIN Photodiodes

Vishay Intertechnology has launched new silicon PIN photodiodes to expand its optoelectronics portfolio. The high-speed photodiodes have high radiant sensitivity, and switching time is also faster.

27 Feb 2012

Harvard University Scientists Create a Novel Tunable Optical Filter

A research team comprising Kenneth Crozier and colleagues from the Harvard University has developed a novel tunable color filter, which utilizes optical nanoantennas for accurately controlling color output.

27 Feb 2012

Researchers Create First Physical Demonstration of Lumped Optical Circuit Elements

A research team led by Nader Engheta from the University of Pennsylvania is working on ways to use light in place of electricity. The team has developed the first physical illustration of ‘lumped’ optical circuit elements using nanotechnology.

27 Feb 2012

CEA-Leti’s HELIOS European Project Team Demonstrate Innovative Electro-Optical Modulators

CEA-Leti manages the European HELIOS project that accentuates expedite commercialization of silicon photonics. It has launched a 40 Gbit/s optical modulator in silicon, developed by the HELIOS Project members.

23 Feb 2012

Taylor Hobson Launch Ultra Dual Axis Autocollimator Range

Taylor Hobson is pleased to announce the launch of their new Ultra Dual Axis Autocollimator range which replaces the DA400 and DA20 series.

From Taylor Hobson 20 Feb 2012

Analyzing Prospects in Optical Industry for Microchips

The US is the lead fabricator of computer chips globally. However, Chinese and Indian governments witness heavy investments in their respective chip-making capacities. The optoelectronic chip that employs light to activate data has recently shed light on the optical industry.

18 Feb 2012