New Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL): Low power 10 Gbps single mode VCSEL for 1310 nm reduces module power dissipation by up to 30%

A breakthrough has been achieved by VERTILAS GmbH demonstrating a 1310 nm VCSEL TOSA in the MergeOptics’ SFP+ 10 Gbps Small Form Factor Module

Berlin, Garching, 25. Sept 2006 – Small form factor modules for data communications demand high performance and very low power dissipation at an attractive cost point. This requires a very efficient module design as well as high data-rate and very low-power component solutions.

VERTILAS GmbH, a leading manufacturer of low power long-wavelength VCSEL components, is now sampling a new LC receptacle for 1310 nm that achieves data rates of up to 10 Gbps. This Transmit Optical Sub-Assembly (TOSA) is based on the company’s unique Buried Tunnel Junction (BTJ) VCSEL technology and features an integrated monitoring diode. The typical TOSA power dissipation is as low as 30 mW.
VERTILAS’ Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) technology has been proven in several applications, including a variety of demanding spectroscopy applications. For communications applications, full qualification and ramp-up is planned for the second half of 2007.

MergeOptics GmbH has successfully evaluated the 10 Gbps performance of a small form factor module utilizing VERTILAS’ 1310 nm VCSEL LC receptacle. This laser component has enabled MergeOptics to develop next generation SFP+ modules that provide 10 Gbps performance and feature power dissipation of less than 1 W.

Based on this successful demonstration both companies will extend their collaboration to qualify and launch next generation modules based on VERTILAS’ low power VCSEL technology.

Dag Neumeuer, President and CEO of MergeOptics stated today, “A low power low cost 1310 nm light source is a key component for the commercial success of our SFP+ product line. We have tested the VERTILAS VCSEL TOSA’s in our laboratory and are impressed with the performance.“

Christian Neumeyr, CEO of VERTILAS, comments: “Our company has made a major step in developing a 1310 nm VCSEL TOSA for small form factor optical modules. In the last few years we have launched a range of VCSEL products from 1550 nm to 2050 nm, mostly for high-performance spectroscopy applications. It was now the right time to take our VCSEL technology one step further and develop a 1310 nm VCSEL for communications applications. By designing a complete TOSA with LC receptacle and integrated monitoring diode, we offer a solution that allows our customers to design modules with 10 Gbps performance and significantly reduce power dissipation.”

ECOC – the key trade show for optical communications
Both companies will be exhibiting at ECOC and demonstrate the latest results of their product developments.

Contact MergeOptics:
Phone: +49 30 4303 8200, email: info@mergeoptics.com or see www.mergeoptics.com for regional sales contact.

Contact Vertilas:
Phone: +49 89 5484 2000, email: sales@vertilas.com or see www.vertilas.com for further product and contact information.

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E-Mail: vertilas@maisberger.com

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Tel.: +49 (0)89 / 41 95 99-47
Fax: +49 (0)89 / 41 95 99-12
E-Mail: vertilas@maisberger.com

MergeOptics GmbH
MergeOptics GmbH was founded in Germany in September 2000 and develops highly integrated components and modules for the rapidly growing optical communication market. The company integrates optical components (lasers, modulators and photo diodes) with high-frequency electrical circuits to create compact modules that operate with industry standard optical and electrical interfaces. MergeOptics' business objective is to specialize in high-speed optical products that are world-class for both integration and performance. MergeOptics has partnerships with several leading German universities and research facilities, including the prestigious Heinrich Hertz Institute in Berlin, Germany. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.mergeoptics.com or contact your regional Sales and Marketing.

VERTILAS GmbH
VERTILAS GmbH develops, produces and markets innovative laser diodes for optical communications technology, sensing engineering (gas spectroscopy, tunable diode laser spectroscopy TDLS) and measuring methods. With the newly-developed (Buried Tunnel Junction, BTJ) Laser diode with an IR wavelength range of 1250 nm to 2300 nm, VERTILAS is one of the leading global providers in the field of long-wavelength Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser diodes (VCSEL).

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