Opto-Amp

MACOM’s new Opto-Amp^TM product line helps improve optical connectivity between earth stations and low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO) and geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) satellite networks. The Opto-Amp utilizes Erbium and Ytterbium materials to achieve higher output power and efficiencies.

As satellite networks continue to evolve, the need for high volume, scalable solutions that surpass bandwidth requirements of legacy satellite technologies has never been greater. Free Space Optics, which employ non-return-to-zero (NRZ), pulse-position-modulation (PPL), burst-mode and coherent modulations to transmit and receive optical signals, require proven solutions that can operate with high efficiency. MACOM is uniquely positioned to address these requirements with extensive expertise in optical communications for telecommunications, data centers and space-based networks and full suite of supporting optical components, linearizers and amplifier solutions. 

The new high power optical amplifier will be manufactured in MACOM’s U.S.-based facilities, utilizing radiation tolerant design elements which have been proven to withstand harsh space environments.