Picolight Picks Lambda Technologies

BOULDER, Colo. -- Picolight, a leader in the manufacture and design of laser-based transmitter/receiver (transceiver) subsystems, has selected Lambda Technologies and Variable Frequency Microwave Technology (VFM) as a tool in the development of vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL)-based products. Multi-channel, parallel optical transmitter and receiver VCSEL array devices have been challenging to produce, and alignment accuracy must be maintained on each channel down to just a few microns. Using Lambda Technologies’ Variable Frequency Microwave(VFM), curing techniques, Picolight realizes improved optics alignment and greater yields. ”The Rapid MicroCure system from Lambda Technologies enables us to accelerate our prototyping process at a faster rate than conventional heat methods,” said Paul Streit, Picolight director of program management. “The Lambda microwave further allows us to achieve more precise alignment of optics in the curing process. We are satisfied with the microwave’s performance and with Lambda’s customer service and support” Lambda Technologies Inc.Picolight Inc.