Laser Module exhibits low phase noise.
August 7, 2009 -
Able to communicate via SPI, RS232, or RS485 interface, ORION(TM) module provides accelerated frequency tuning functionality or direct amplitude modulation functionality in one package. End users can directly modulate frequency with bandwidth of 0-10 kHz, via unit's 9-pin D-sub connector, over specified case temperature of 0 to +70°C. Alternatively, module can be used in direct power modulation mode. GUI further facilitates integration into fiber optic sensing systems.
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Original Press release
AMS Technologies AG
Fraunhoferstr. 22
Munich, , 82152
Germany
RIO - New Features of Low Phase Noise Laser Modules
Martinsried, 07-14-2009 - Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc. (RIO), leading supplier of low noise external cavity lasers and subsystems for fiber optic sensing, LIDAR, reflectometry, RF photonics and other applications, announced several new features becoming available for its ORION module platform.
Based on the unprecedented success of the recently introduced ORION module at Photonics West '09, the tunable module is positioned to provide end users with a new fast frequency tuning functionality or a direct amplitude modulation functionality in one single compact easy-to-use package. Communication with the module is accomplished via SPI, RS232,or RS485 interface - a set of industry-standard options allowing for reduced development cycle time to the end user. A RIO-supplied Graphical User Interface (GUI) further allows for simple integration into advanced fiber optic sensing systems.
RIO's ORION tunable module now allows end users to directly modulate frequency with a bandwidth of 0-10kHz - via the unit's 9-pin D-sub connector, over the unit's specified case temperature of 0-70°C. This easy-to-use feature is part of the intrinsic design of the PLANEX semiconductor laser platform and does not require complex and costly high-voltage drive electronics commonly required by piezo-electric tuning technologies. Alternatively, the module can be used in direct power modulation mode.
"RIO's quality policy states that we 'first understand our customers' expectations, then meet or exceed our commitment to those expectations'," said Dr. Radu Barsan, chairman, president and CEO of RIO. "Five months after the successful introduction of the ORIONTM Module, we are offering the enhanced functionality that many of our customers required, including fast tuning, direct modulation and multi-interface support, while preserving the cost effectiveness and Telcordia reliability of our proprietary technology. We are pleased to offer this capability without the need for additional components with unproven reliability such as piezos."
Applications that will specifically benefit from the new product enhancements include fiber optic sensing and Brillouin DTSS for oil & gas exploration and production monitoring, pipeline and structural health monitoring, LIDAR, and high-resolution metrology. The ORIONTM tunable module is available and shipping now.
For more information please contact our sales engineers at AMS Technologies by email: sales@ams.de
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