Pump Module is suited for submarine applications.
Share:
Press Release Summary:
Available for deployment in repeaters throughout next-generation submerged fiber networks, 94SGP PowerDeep(TM) has 400 mW operating power and integrates PowerIntense(TM) 980 nm laser chip. Combination of optical power and reliability enables submarine system integrators to design architectures with dependable power.
Original Press Release:
Avanex Introduces Next-Generation Submarine Pumps
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 21 -- Avanex Corporation (NASDAQ:AVNX), a pioneer of intelligent photonic solutions that enable next- generation optical networks, today introduced its new 94SGP PowerDeep(TM) submarine pump module. This new product has an operating power of 400mW, the highest power pump available for submarine applications, and will be available for deployment in highly reliable repeaters throughout next-generation submerged fiber networks.
The new 94SGP pump module integrates the high performance PowerIntense(TM) 980nm laser chip with proven packaging technology. This combination of high optical power and reliability enables submarine system integrators to design new architectures with an unsurpassed level of dependable power at a lower cost.
"The introduction of our new PowerDeep submarine pump demonstrates Avanex's commitment to providing leading-edge solutions to the submarine market," said Yves LeMaitre, vice president and general manager, optical components. "Over the past several years, we continued our investment in submarine product development and are excited about the renewed opportunities we see in this market."
This innovative product will be displayed at the 32nd European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication Conference (ECOC) September 25 - 27 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. Avanex will be presenting in Booth 276.
About Avanex
Avanex Corporation is a leading global provider of Intelligent Photonic Solutions(TM) to meet the needs of fiber optic communications networks for greater capacity, longer distance transmissions, improved connectivity, higher speeds and lower costs. These solutions enable or enhance optical wavelength multiplexing, dispersion compensation, switching and routing, transmission, amplification, and include network-managed subsystems. Avanex was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. Avanex also maintains facilities in Horseheads, N.Y.; Shanghai, China; Nozay, France; San Donato, Italy; and Bangkok, Thailand. To learn more about Avanex, visit our Web site at: avanex.com .
