TRUMPF Photonics has announced that its 980nm VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser), in conjunction with multimode fibers optimized for this wavelength, can extend the transmission range to 500 meters. Jochen Hellmig, Director of Technology and Application Development at TRUMPF Photonics, detailed these research findings at the recently concluded OFC (Optical Fiber Communication Conference).

"As a professional supplier of VCSELs and photodiodes, we are developing long-wavelength solutions in collaboration with our customers. These are not only suitable for traditional data centers but can also be applied in other fields such as automotive," said Ralph Gudde, Vice President of Marketing at TRUMPF Photonics. "With our strong financial background and the quality of German manufacturing, we will become a reliable and attractive partner for customers in these new application areas," he added. TRUMPF has the most advanced factories in Germany and Taiwan, providing a more reliable supply chain to meet global demands.

TRUMPF continues to invest heavily in technologies beyond 100Gbps. As the company makes new advancements in long-wavelength VCSELs and photodiodes, it can meet more applications that require expanded specifications to achieve broader temperature ranges and enhanced reliability.

Advanced optical data communication systems benefit from high-speed data transmission provided by VCSEL technology. TRUMPF offers VCSELs and photodiodes as matching solutions, available in 1x1, 1x4, and 1x12 arrays, suitable for 14G and 25G NRZ applications. The same functionality is also available for 56G PAM4 applications.

TRUMPF's VCSELs provide stable and reliable high-speed data transmission, specifically designed to meet the needs of data centers, including AI/ML, high-performance computing, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.