Optical Connections Magazine Autumn 2023

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

High-speed communications with the latest optical transceiver from Hamamatsu Photonics Hamamatsu Photonics designs, manufactures and markets photonic components for fiber-optic communication. This includes transmitter photo ICs which are integrated with a light emitter and a driver circuit as well as receiver photo ICs which are integrated with a light sensor and signal processing circuit, capable of a maximum data transmission speed of 150 Mbps. Recently, we introduced new optical transceivers that deliver higher-speed data communication and include optical connectors that couple to standard optical fibers.

3. Small size and low cost Along with the state-of-the-art lens design optimized for optical fiber coupling, we adopted the passive alignment method to achieve a small size and low cost. 4. High reliability The P16671-01AS offers a high degree of reliability for stable operations over a long period of time, which is achieved through our know-how and high standards in production and quality control. Practical applications of the P16671- 01AS include short-distance board- to-board communications using POF in equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, scientific and laboratory instruments, and measuring instruments as well as image and video transmission in

medical equipment. When used with HPCF or large-diameter glass optical fibers, medium-to-long distance communication and networking between equipment is possible up to distances of 100 meters. Therefore, using the P16671-01AS in conjunction with a suitable optical fiber will achieve high-speed communication spanning a wide range of applications. We will keep delivering further increases in transmission speed while expanding our product lineup by providing products in various configurations and taking further steps to meet market needs. Please contact Hamamatsu Photonics to discuss the P16671-01AS and how we can work together to achieve your optical communication needs.

Hamamatsu Photonics has developed an optical transceiver P16671-01AS that achieves fiber-optic communications at a data transmission speed of 1.25 Gbps. Compared to our previous optical link products whose maximum data transmission speed is 150 Mbps, the P16671-01AS offers a significantly higher speed. It also provides standard- compliant optical connectors that attach to the preferred optical fibers, depending on the application. P16671-01AS consists of an optical transmitter for converting electrical signals into optical signals, an optical receiver for converting optical signals into electrical signals, and lens/connector assemblies for connecting to optical fibers. Unlike our current transmitter photo ICs that use an LED as the light emitter, the P16671-01AS optical transceiver uses a vertical-cavity surface- emitting laser (VCSEL) to further increase the data transmission speed. It also uses a high-speed light sensor and a signal processing IC that maximizes the sensor performance. MAIN FEATURES OF P16671-01AS OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER: 1. Fiber-optic communication at a transmission speed of 1.25 Gbps We designed and developed a 1.25-Gbps optical transceiver by utilizing a high- speed light emitter and sensor, combined with semiconductor integrated circuits that maximize the performance of those optical components. 2. Compatible with POF, HPCF, and glass optical fibers The use of standard-compliant optical connectors allows fiber-optic communication spanning a wide range of applications using inexpensive Plastic Optical Fiber (POF), Hard Polymer Cladding Fiber (HPCF) and large-diameter glass optical fibers for communication at distances up to 100 meters, making it ideal for setting up a network or communicating between devices or equipment.