Parallel Optics
In addition to wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM), the space division multiplexing (SDM) approach, better known as parallel optics, is also already an established application.
Long-wavelength VCSELs also have their place in future parallel optical data links. Parallel optics is an emerging technology in which array components are used to create high-density, low-cost transmitters and receivers that are compatible with ribbon fiber cables and connectors. Parallel optics offer extremely high data-transfer rates required by scalable computers and broadband switches. This technology also provides a low-cost, high-density alternative to serial transceivers used for data-communications networking applications. VCSELs enable a cost-effective approach to realizing parallel fiber optic links.
VCSELs for Data/Telecommunication Applications
Long-wavelength VCSELs also have their place in future parallel optical data links. Parallel optics is an emerging technology in which array components are used to create high-density, low-cost transmitters and receivers that are compatible with ribbon fiber cables and connectors. Parallel optics offer extremely high data-transfer rates required by scalable computers and broadband switches. This technology also provides a low-cost, high-density alternative to serial transceivers used for data-communications networking applications. VCSELs enable a cost-effective approach to realizing parallel fiber optic links.
VCSELs for Data/Telecommunication Applications