https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics The laserfocusworld.com Fiber Optics channel features articles and other content that discuss optical fiber types and applications of fiber optics. EN https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55264051/optical-loss-test-set-available https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55264051/optical-loss-test-set-available The FlowScout MPO optical loss test set supports testing a 16-fiber link in a single 6-sec. test. 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: AFL) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/article/55248100/santec-photonics-analyzer-offers-30-m-measurement-range https://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/article/55248100/santec-photonics-analyzer-offers-30-m-measurement-range The SPA-110 swept photonics analyzer uses optical frequency-domain reflectometry technology. 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Test & Measurement (Image credit: Santec) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55248055/teraxion-inc-ase-suppression-filter-has-use-in-telecommunications https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55248055/teraxion-inc-ase-suppression-filter-has-use-in-telecommunications The ASE Shield all-fiber filter uses advanced fiber Bragg grating technology. 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: TeraXion) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/home/article/55250633/2024-in-review-laser-focus-worlds-top-10-most-read-stories https://www.laserfocusworld.com/home/article/55250633/2024-in-review-laser-focus-worlds-top-10-most-read-stories Here's a look back at the 10 most-popular articles we published in 2024. 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT ID 340815051 © Edgars Sermulis | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55235896/nanosystec-gmbh-assembly-station-for-silicon-photonic-chips-features-symmetric-configuration https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55235896/nanosystec-gmbh-assembly-station-for-silicon-photonic-chips-features-symmetric-configuration The VersaSolder system connects multiple optical fibers with silicon photonic chips. 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: nanosystec) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55234487/coherent-corp-dual-chip-micro-pump-laser-has-use-in-metro-and-long-haul-networks https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55234487/coherent-corp-dual-chip-micro-pump-laser-has-use-in-metro-and-long-haul-networks An uncooled, dual-chip, 980-nm micro-pump laser provides 2 × 400 mW output. 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Lasers & Sources (Image credit: Coherent) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55240690/photonics-ip-update-october-2024 https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55240690/photonics-ip-update-october-2024 This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for October. 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT imcintyre@carlsoncaspers.com (Iain McIntyre) Executive Forum ID 171043543 © Muhammadsainudin Sa-i | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55135766/integra-optics-10g-sfp-transceiver-is-designed-for-metro-ethernet-transport-and-access-networks https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55135766/integra-optics-10g-sfp-transceiver-is-designed-for-metro-ethernet-transport-and-access-networks A 10G SFP+ transceiver supports up to 120 km reach over single-mode fiber at 10 Gbit/s data rates, without amplification. 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: Integra Optics) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55233082/venture-activity-bounces-back-in-september https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55233082/venture-activity-bounces-back-in-september Deals are announced across varied industries and stages, including sensors and quantum. 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Executive Forum ID 136759135 © Andranik Hakobyan | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55137697/photonics-ip-update-august-2024 https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55137697/photonics-ip-update-august-2024 This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for August 2024. 06 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT imcintyre@carlsoncaspers.com (Iain McIntyre) Executive Forum ID 152599977 © Designer491 | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55130526/photonics-ip-update-july-2024 https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55130526/photonics-ip-update-july-2024 This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for July 2024. 02 Aug 2024 15:39:44 GMT imcintyre@carlsoncaspers.com (Iain McIntyre) Executive Forum Photo 45473636 © Phartisan | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55125098/ais-impacts-on-optical-networking https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55125098/ais-impacts-on-optical-networking Industry dialogue and collaboration will be essential to efficiently and effectively leverage AI across the full supply chain. 10 Jul 2024 18:31:57 GMT jpozo@optica.org (Jose Pozo) Executive Forum Photo 321103417 © Studioclever | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55094003/venture-capital-moves-pick-up-in-june https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55094003/venture-capital-moves-pick-up-in-june June was a very active month for venture capital in photonics, with deals announced across multiple markets and company stages. 08 Jul 2024 13:12:59 GMT Executive Forum Photo 320906828 © Cagkan Sayin | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55091074/krell-technologies-inc-photonic-component-polishing-workholder-polishes-1-to-24-ferrules-simultaneously https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55091074/krell-technologies-inc-photonic-component-polishing-workholder-polishes-1-to-24-ferrules-simultaneously The MMC Connector and TMT Ferrule Workholder are part of an advanced polishing system for processing photonic components. 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories (Image credit: KrellTech) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55089007/intlvac-thin-film-fiber-metalization-system-uses-low-energy-plasma-pre-clean https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55089007/intlvac-thin-film-fiber-metalization-system-uses-low-energy-plasma-pre-clean The MIDAS metalization system produces single or multilayer symmetrical metal coating. 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Intlvac Thin Film) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55088958/fiber-bragg-grating-wavelength-locker-offers-0082-nm-bandwidth https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55088958/fiber-bragg-grating-wavelength-locker-offers-0082-nm-bandwidth The WaveLock series of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) wavelength lockers are used to lock and stabilize the wavelength and intensity of laser diodes. 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: TeraXion) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55040874/integra-optics-optical-transceiver-module-supports-up-to-20-km-reach https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55040874/integra-optics-optical-transceiver-module-supports-up-to-20-km-reach The XGS-PON & GPON combo OLT SFP+ BiDi optical transceiver module facilitates seamless network rate deployment within optical distribution networks based on optical network unit requirements. 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: Integra Optics) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55040138/cl-band-grisms-have-use-in-optical-channel-monitor-construction https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55040138/cl-band-grisms-have-use-in-optical-channel-monitor-construction A family of aberration-correcting, high-efficiency grisms and transmission gratings can encompass the entire extended C+L band in a single optic. 02 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Coherent) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55040055/o-band-cw-laser-module-has-use-in-free-space-communication-links https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55040055/o-band-cw-laser-module-has-use-in-free-space-communication-links The Model 1693 O-band continuous-wave (CW) laser module is used as a coherent optical source laser. 27 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT Lasers & Sources (Image credit: Ortel) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55040031/prophotonix-ltd-fiber-pigtailed-laser-diodes-have-telecom-use https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55040031/prophotonix-ltd-fiber-pigtailed-laser-diodes-have-telecom-use Fiber pigtailed laser diodes offer stable outputs at wavelengths from 635 to 1550 nm. 23 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT Lasers & Sources (Image credit: ProPhotonix) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55037254/gooch-housego-torquay-ltd-ruggedized-couplers-have-use-in-undersea-and-space-applications https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55037254/gooch-housego-torquay-ltd-ruggedized-couplers-have-use-in-undersea-and-space-applications HI REL ruggedized couplers are fused fiber-optic components deployed in environments such as undersea and space, where component replacement costs are prohibitive. 17 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: G&H) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55037157/innolume-gmbh-bismuth-doped-fiber-amplifier-delivers-700-mw-optical-power https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55037157/innolume-gmbh-bismuth-doped-fiber-amplifier-delivers-700-mw-optical-power A bismuth-doped fiber amplifier (BDFA) is designed for O-band optical communication networks. 09 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: Innolume) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55019856/active-aligner-offers-laser-beam-profile-measurement https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55019856/active-aligner-offers-laser-beam-profile-measurement The MRSI-A-L active aligner is a modular automated fiber and lens attachment machine with up to 12 axes for optical packaging applications. 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT Optics https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/14305805/pi-physik-instrumente-fiber-alignment-systems-available-for-single-and-double-sided-alignment https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/14305805/pi-physik-instrumente-fiber-alignment-systems-available-for-single-and-double-sided-alignment The F-712.HAx fiber alignment systems are based on motion hardware and an E-712 controller. 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/14305403/lumedel-llc-collimating-lens-assemblies-operate-over-350-to-2000-nm https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/14305403/lumedel-llc-collimating-lens-assemblies-operate-over-350-to-2000-nm CL12G and CL30G fiber-optic collimating lenses have lens diameters of 12.5 and 30 mm, respectively. 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics