TUCSON, Ariz. -- NP Photonics, a leading supplier of optical components and modules for the sensing and telecommunications markets, announced today that its Scorpion SMPF-2030 Erbium Micro Fiber (EMF) laser module now produces 100 mW of power. The output power is the highest of any laser in its class and adds to the laser’s already industry-leading specifications in linewidth and relative intensity noise.The Scorpion SMPF-2030 operates in the C-band from 1530- to 1560-nm and is narrowly tunable. Linewidth is <3kHz and relative intensity noise is <-140 dB/Hz at 2 MHz. The high output power, low noise and narrow linewidth position the Scorpion as an ideal product for telecommunications, fiberoptic sensing and a range of test and measurement applications.“This new benchmark reflects NP Photonics’ commitment to satisfying customer and market demands by continually refining our products,” said Chuck Chandler, CEO of NP Photonics.By incorporating its unique high-gain Erbium Micro Fiber (EMF) technology, NP Photonics was able to achieve 100 mW of output power without an external booster amplifier. This simplifies integration for the design engineer and enables NP Photonics to offer the Scorpion at a lower price than competing technologies on the market today.The Scorpion SMPF-2030 also features long coherence length (>50 km), high mode stability (±30 MHz/hour) and very low phase noise. The device is completely integrated with a highly reliable, Telcordia qualified pump laser and control electronics built into a compact package that measures just 168 mm x 70 mm x 19 mm.NP Photonics Inc.