EMCORE Introduces 6.5 GHz Bandwidth Laser Modules for Next-Generation Wireless and Distributed Antenna System Networks
March 21 2017 - 9:20AM
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR), a leading provider of advanced
Mixed-Signal Optics products that provide the foundation for
today’s high-speed communication network infrastructures and
leading-edge defense systems, announced today the introduction of
the 1618A and 1718A, 6.5 GHz Ultra-Linear Distributed Feedback
(DFB) Laser Modules. These new wide bandwidth laser modules are
designed and optimized for next-generation Wireless and Distributed
Antenna System (DAS) applications. EMCORE will debut the new 1618A
and 1718A laser modules at OFC 2017, booth #3407, March 21-23 at
the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA.
The increasing demands on wireless networks from social media,
text, email, uploading and downloading of apps, music, videos and
photos are creating greater demand for deployment of wireless
systems. Network providers are building DAS systems in subway
tunnels, massive stadiums, high-speed trains and other public
environments. The new 1618A, 1310 nm and 1718A, 1550 nm DFB
ultra-linear lasers are designed specifically to target these
systems, enhancing bandwidth and signal integrity to enable the
delivery of consistent, reliable wireless signals where
interference is high, or signals are normally weak. The 1618A and
1718A laser modules are packaged in EMCORE’s classic 14-pin
butterfly cooled laser form-factor that delivers highly-linear and
superior optical performance over an enhanced temperature range of
-40°C to +85°C. These lasers are matched to 50 Ohm systems typical
of wireless networks.
“EMCORE’s laser technology is world renowned and with these new
models we continue to raise the performance bar in linear laser
modules for the advanced communications networks,” said Dr. Henry
Cheung, EMCORE’s Senior Product Director. “With bandwidth up to 6.5
GHz, the 1618A and 1718A deliver maximum high-speed signal
integrity for Wireless and DAS networks, and long distance fiber
optic links,” added Dr. Cheung.
In addition to the new 1618A and 1718A lasers, EMCORE has
re-launched its 1742, 1550 nm Microwave DFB Laser Module with
upgraded bandwidth from 13 GHz to 18 GHz. The 1742 provides
exceptional performance for linear fiber optic communications in
very wide bandwidth applications including military communications,
antenna remoting, telemetry, timing, reference signal distribution,
measurement and delay lines. The 1742 laser module can be
integrated into a complete transmitter either as a flange-mount for
extreme environments, or as a plug-in for EMCORE’s rack-mount
systems.
For more information on the new 1618A, 1718A and 1742 laser
modules, and our complete line of optical chips and components,
please visit us at OFC 2017, booth #3407, or at www.emcore.com.
EMCORE will be meeting with customers, industry analysts and the
media during the show, and invite you to contact us if you would
like to schedule a meeting.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of advanced
Mixed-Signal Optics products that provide the foundation for
today’s high-speed communication network infrastructures and
leading-edge defense systems. Our optical chips, components,
subsystems and systems enable broadband and wireless providers to
continually enhance their network capacity, speed and coverage to
advance the free flow of information that empowers the lives of
millions of people daily. The Mixed-Signal Optics technology at the
heart of our broadband transmission products is shared with our
fiber optic gyros and military communications links to provide the
aerospace and defense markets state-of-the-art systems that keep us
safe in an increasingly unpredictable world. EMCORE’s
performance-leading optical components and systems serve a broad
array of applications including cable television,
fiber-to-the-premise networks, telecommunications, wireless
infrastructure, satellite RF fiber links, navigation systems and
military communications. EMCORE has fully vertically-integrated
manufacturing capability through its world-class Indium Phosphide
(InP) wafer fabrication facility at our headquarters in Alhambra,
California and is ISO 9001 certified in Alhambra, and at our
facilities in Warminster, Pennsylvania and China. For more
information, please visit www.emcore.com.
Forward-looking statements:The information
provided herein may include forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such
statements include statements regarding EMCORE's plans, strategies,
business prospects, growth opportunities, changes and trends in our
business and expansion into new markets. These forward-looking
statements are based on management's current expectations,
estimates, forecasts and projections about EMCORE and are subject
to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from those stated in the
forward-looking statements, including without limitation, the
following: (a) the rapidly evolving markets for EMCORE’s products
and uncertainty regarding the development of these markets; (b)
EMCORE’s historical dependence on sales to a limited number of
customers and fluctuations in the mix of products and customers in
any period; (c) delays and other difficulties in commercializing
new products; (d) the failure of new products: (i) to perform as
expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at
acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, (iii) to be qualified and
accepted by our customers, and (iv) to successfully compete with
products offered by our competitors; (e) uncertainties concerning
the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized
product components that we do not make internally; (f) actions by
competitors; and (g) other risks and uncertainties discussed under
Item 1A - Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, as updated by our subsequent
periodic reports. Forward-looking statements contained in this
press release are made only as of the date hereof, and EMCORE
undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Contact:
EMCORE Corporation
Gyo Shinozaki
Vice President of Marketing
(626) 293-3616
gyo_shinozaki@emcore.com
Media
Joel Counter
Manager, Corporate & Marketing Communications
(626) 999-7017
media@emcore.com
Investor
Erica Mannion
Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC
(617) 542-6180
investor@emcore.com
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