Request InfoAlphion Corp.Alphion Corp. has announced two semiconductor optical amplifiers targeted for FTTx networks. Based on the proprietary QLight photonics technology platform, the QLight 1310- and 1490-nm amplifiers are designed to amplify upstream and downstream traffic, respectively. Both are protocol and data-rate independent and can be used as a transmitter power amp, a receiver preamp or an inline amplifier. The company says that the devices expand the limits of current technology, allowing PON systems to support greater numbers of users per node and faster data rates. They come in an industry-standard...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaWEBINARSPhotonics.com 9/8/2022Affordable, Low-Profile Solutions for Gas SensingBrian Sanders and Alfred Mottola of VIGO Photonics share the latest advancements in infrared (IR) detectors for the gas sensing market. These detectors are able to be deployed in small form factor...Photonics.com 1/12/2023A Proven, Portable, and PIC-Based Methodology for Cultivating a Next-Generation WorkforceWith the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act and growing demand for photonic integrated circuit technology, the semiconductor industry is once again gaining momentum. But even as the U.S. rebuilds...Photonics.com 1/9/2023Innovations in Ultrashort-Pulse and RF-Excited CO2 Lasers Expand Materials Processing ApplicationsIndustrial laser materials processing is constantly evolving. Industries as varied as pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and textiles, among others, have benefited from new...Photonics.com 7/22/2021STANDARDS UPDATE: Vision Standards: An Overview of Global and A3 DevelopmentsStandards play a key role in the vision and imaging industry by ensuring interoperability of components, increasing market size, and shortening the time it takes to get new products to market. As the...PHOTONICS DICTIONARY+ TERMSPhotonics Dictionaryoptical switchingOptical switching refers to the process of controlling the routing or transmission of optical signals within a network using various techniques to selectively switch or redirect optical paths. This...