SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- SDL, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDLI) has
announced a new high power 980 nm pump module for the 1.5 um erbium doped
fiber amplifier market. This product is a higher power version of the
standard SDL-21 00 series pump module which offers 125 mW of power. The new
pump module, denoted SDL-2100-150 delivers 150 mW of kink free optical power.
The 20% increase in power is a result of continuous improvements in both chip
and coupling efficiency performance.
This module was developed to meet the need for more power in the next
generation of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexed (DWDM) systems, which
utilize more channels and higher gain for telecommunications and cable
television systems. Donald R. Scifres, chairman and chief executive officer,
noted, "The performance benefits of this new module show SDL's commitment to
lead the market for high power, reliable pumps which in turn enables our
customers to lead in the development of new systems. This new product employs
SDL's patented fiber Bragg grating stabilization technology which ensures
power and wavelength stability in these demanding applications. This package
has demonstrated reliability and ruggedness through qualification and
lifetesting performed according to stringent Bellcore qualification
guidelines." |
