BERLIN -- VI Systems GmbH (VIS), a leader in optical engines and components has announced a new product line for high speed optical links with a data rate of 25 - 28 Gbit/s. VIS’s new generation of high-speed 850 nm VCSELs and VCSEL arrays (x4 and x12) feature an ultrahigh -3 dB modulation bandwidth of 20 GHz and a novel HAB contact pad design that enables robust bonding and packaging. Their novel manufacturing approach and arrays designs are is in compliance with a standard 250 µm device-to-device pitch (linear spacing) allowing system developers to dramatically extend their capabilities in energy efficient data communication. Die-level samples are immediately available.

VIS will participate at the OFC/NFOEC Technical Conference and Exposition in booth #833 during March 4-8, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

VI Systems GmbH