DUBLIN -- Eblana Photonics, who specialize in the production of affordable laser components for broadband communications, has announced availability of a new high performance uncooled laser diode emitting at 1490 nm wavelength for optical fibre based FTTH/FTTP applications. This new product (EP1490) completes Eblana’s highly regarded broadband-oriented product set, which already includes affordable 1550 nm and 1310 nm laser wavelengths.

“Our product portfolio has been developed to allow a wider user group to enjoy the benefits of broadband”, said Eblana’s CEO, James O’Gorman.

Eblana’s EP1490 enables broadband transmission applications as it operates uncooled at high temperatures up to 85 degrees Celcius and is positioned to be the top choice for optical fiber broadband communication equipment due to its combination of high performance and affordability.

This new product addition was in direct response to an anticipated increase in the growth of broadband connectivity in Cable, ADSL and FTTH.

“We have met the challenge of providing a product portfolio that facilitates high bit rate integrated broadband services using multiple wavelength channels,” said James O’Gorman.

He continued, “Our technologies allow a laser company for the first time to exploit established microelectronics manufacturing models to better deliver value and superior laser products to its customers, particularly for close to end-consumer applications where affordable high performance is key."

The EP1490 Series laser provides stable, uncooled operation to high temperatures (85 degrees Celcius) using Eblana’s proprietary design and advanced GaInAlAs materials engineering technologies.

“Our proprietary technology, allows us to separately optimise epitaxial materials and device structure without the requirement of utilising problematic regrown interfaces," said O’Gorman. "Because our laser has unbeatable characteristics under these high temperatures, it performs well in low cost transceiver equipment deployed in broadband applications."

Eblana Photonics Ltd.