Technologies and ProductsSemiconductor manufacturer Imec has launched a new Ge/Si photodiode that can handle fast signals, works at low power, and deliver high sensitivity across key-fibre optic wavelengths at ECOC 2026. This breakthrough marks an important step toward next-generation optical interconnects for AI data centres, where vast amounts of data must be exchanged with ever-higher speed and […]
Technologies and ProductsPhotonics Manufacturer LIGENTEC has launched a new type of chip that combines two advanced technologies to accelerate AI interconnects, quantum computing, and high-speed optical communications. The platform integrates Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) and III-V Photodetectors (PD) into its low-loss Silicon Nitride (SiN) platform. The announcement marks the company’s 10 years of Silicon Nitride (SiN) photonic […]
Technologies and ProductsHuawei has announced the launch of the world’s first mass-produced Near-packaged optic (NPO) optical engine as it seeks to set the standard for next-generation AI infrastructure. The Hi-ONE NPO delivers transmission capacity at 7.2 Tbit/s and is currently the industry’s only NPO with a built-in light source. An NPO is an architectural design where light-based […]
Technologies and ProductsSemiconductor developer Semtech has released an “industry-first” chipset for 10G passive optical network optical line terminal (OLT) applications. As network operators globally begin scaling to 50G PON deployments, equipment vendors need to support multiple generations of PON technology – GPON, XGS-PON and 50G PON, all within a space-constrained SFP-DD module form factor. 50G OLT systems […]
Technologies and ProductsNetwork solutions provider ProLabs has launched two new QSFP-DD transceivers, which allow operators to extend the reach of their long-hail networks to 2,400km – the equivalent of travelling from London to Edinburgh five times. Both QSFP-DD 800G ZR LH and QSFP-DD 400G ZR ULH are purpose built for carriers, service providers, and large-scale backbone networks […]
Technologies and ProductsPhoton Design’s multi-topology MT-FIMMPROP photonic simulation tool, which uses its unique, patented and well respected, EigenMode Expansion (EME) computational method, can now simulate ring resonator designs – a first in the photonics industry. The company quantified the performance of its new EME capability in a recent white paper. It concluded that EME delivered equivalent accuracy […]
Technologies and ProductsNew services that enhance smart home experiences can now be developed and deployed faster, thanks to a new interface launched by the Broadband Forum. The “Matter Service API” is the first-ever standardised solution that gives the service provider a complete view of all Matter-powered devices on a smart home network regardless of the manufacturer. Instead […]
Technologies and ProductsOptical network solutions provider XKL has launched a new product line for supply-chain optimised, flexible optical networking expansion. The MediaLight™ product line includes the MediaLight Xponder, a combined media converter and transponder; and the MediaLight Muxponder, a scalable muxponder with 4.8T of capacity per 1RU. The MediaLight line is built for port, transceiver, and functional […]
Technologies and ProductsAs the demand for high-precision, high-channel-count Fibre Array Units (FAUs) continues to grow, existing measurement solutions are increasingly challenged by limited measurement accuracy, low inspection efficiency and long equipment lead times, making it difficult to meet the growing demands of the market. With extensive experience in V-groove manufacturing and optical alignment applications, Focuslight has introduced […]
Technologies and ProductsEnlightra, a Swiss photonics company, is developing compact multi-channel laser sources based on optical frequency comb technology. Its innovative microcomb platform generates multiple precisely spaced optical wavelengths from a single laser, providing a scalable alternative to using separate lasers for every optical communication channel. To support reliable, high-speed data transmission, each comb laser must provide […]
Technologies and ProductsAmphenol Network Solutions has launched the PIVOT™ Fibre Distribution Panel designed to help data centres support more connections in the same amount of rack space. As AI and cloud applications grow, data canters need to move more information at faster speeds. That requires significantly more fibre connections, creating new pressure on already limited rack space. […]
Technologies and ProductsConnectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure STL Optical Connectivity launched its new advanced FTTH solution, CONCAT, after successfully completing field trials on the networks of one of the largest telecom service providers in the United States. Following successful field validation, CONCAT is now available to digital infrastructure providers seeking faster fibre rollouts with reduced deployment complexity […]
Technologies and ProductsAI software developer IQGeo has announced an “industry-first” capability that automatically detects errors in telecom network records during field operations. The new capability marks a foundational step toward the accurate, continuously updated network data that autonomous network operations require, says the company. When engineers build or repair network infrastructure, the physical work rarely matches the […]
Technologies and ProductsPhoton Design, a photonic simulation CAD software provider, has added a silicon modulator design capability to its HAROLD semiconductor and laser simulation tool, across a range of geometries. Through seamless integration with Photon Design’s MT-FIMMPROP and PICWave tools, HAROLD also enables 3D optical simulation and time-evolving, dynamic modelling of effects such as electrical travelling-wave behaviour. […]
Technologies and ProductsRibbon Communications, a real-time communications technology, IP routing, and optical networking solutions provider, announced a portfolio of solutions to address the need to rapidly deploy compute and networking capabilities in ruggedized hardened mobile enclosures across a wide number of critical markets. These Network in a Box (NiaB) solutions help enable organizations worldwide to quickly restore critical […]
Technologies and ProductsGenexis, a European broadband solutions expert, has launched an entry-level 1G standalone fibre network terminal (NT) designed for fast installation, simple upgrades, and cost-efficient deployment in Point-to-Point (PtP) fibre networks. FiberBox P2110 expands Genexis’ extensive PtP and PON portfolio by adding a compact, standalone 1G PtP option. It is designed for operators managing mixed architectures, including […]
Technologies and ProductsRFOptic, a provider of RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) solutions, announced the launch of its 8.0GHz RFoF link to meet the demand for a compact, relatively low-cost solution that supports 5G and C-band applications. “At the request of our customers, we have extended our range of programmable RFoF links for frequencies […]
Technologies and Productstde has announced a new solution that reliably protects fibre optic connections from mechanical damage, moisture, and other environmental factors. The crimp splice protectors provide users with high operational reliability, long service life, and consistent performance of their fibre optic connections. The crimp splice protectors are manufactured and tested entirely in Germany and complies with […]
Technologies and ProductsMarvell Technology announced last week the launch of Marvell® Structera™ S 60260, the industry’s first 260-lane PCIe 6.0 switch. Leveraging industry-leading interconnect solutions through the recent acquisition of XConn Technologies, the new industry’s highest-radix PCIe switch extends the Marvell end-to-end PCIe portfolio, offering unique levels of scale-up AI data centre performance and design flexibility. As […]
Technologies and ProductsTeradyne, Inc., a provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, announced the launch of the Photon 100, a comprehensive opto-electric automated test platform purpose-built to accelerate high-volume silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) manufacturing. As demand for high-speed, energy-efficient optical interconnects surges, driven by AI and next-generation data centers, manufacturers face challenges in […]