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3S PHOTONICS, the French manufacturer launched by 3S PHOTONICS, many
of optical and optoelectronic components technical results of which have already been
for telecommunication networks, and published in various proceedings.
leading supplier of ultra-high reliability State-of-the-art performance has been
components for undersea optical networks announced with optimized chip structures
today announced that it will unveil its Next- allowing to reduce internal losses down to
Generation 1996 SGP Series 980nm record values as low as 0.55 – 0.60 cm
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submarine-grade pump modules. and to keep high external efficiencies. New
designs also allow to keep low junction
Capable of providing 600mW of ex-fiber temperatures and injection current densities.
optical power, the 1996 SGP Series is by Those results translate to the completion of
far the industry’s most powerful 980nm the initial objectives of increasing operating
pump laser module available as of today for power in excess of 600mW at the module
submarine optical networking applications. contribute to the successful deployment of level while meeting the stringent reliability
Its unparalleled performance and ultra-high state-of-the-art submarine cable systems” requirements.
reliability levels enable cost-effective design comments Osamu Harada, General
solutions for the deployment of Next- Manager of NEC’s Submarine Networks The construction of those pump modules is
Generation 10G & 40G optical amplifiers Division. “New submarine systems will based on the renowned double-lens
into the submerged repeaters which are require much higher power levels and NEC coupling platform which has proven its
distributed along the submarine has actively been collaborating with 3S reliability since active components are field
intercontinental cables. PHOTONICS for the successful deployed for more than a decade in
development and manufacturing of Next- quantities over twenty thousand worldwide
This new pump module complements the Generation Submarine Cable Systems”. with no failures. Extremely long term aging
current high power pump generation – 1994 tests have demonstrated the extremely high
SGP - under field deployment for more than 1996 SGP Series performance and ability stability of the construction and typical
3 years and address new customer needs to meet the extremely demanding submarine expected end of life (EOL) power drifts are
for increased power. reliability requirements represents a key less than 2% over a 25-year lifetime.
technological breakthrough for the
“NEC is extremely pleased to deploy 3S submarine community, step-forward enabled “This platform is today the most deployed in
PHOTONICS submarine pumps that by an ambitious development program the world so we can proudly and solidly
refer to our submarine experience without
the need to consolidate reliability
Three orders downunder
information captured from a terrestrial
platform as our competitors do”, said
Yannick Bailly, VP Marketing and Product
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology Victorian state government, CSIRO and Management at 3S PHOTONICS.
(OIPT) has just received a 3 system order major Victorian Universities. “Terrestrial information does not take into
from the prestigious new Melbourne account the extended warranty periods
Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) in MCN chose Oxford Instruments as the key requested by submarine customers and the
Australia. The systems, two Plasmalab provider for their etch, deposition and imperative obligation of traceability for the
System100 ICP380 tools and a Plasmalab growth tools as OIPT offer proven, flexible product lifetime” he added.
System100 PECVD system, have been and reliable tools, coupled with excellent
bought as part of the Centre’s programme global service and support. 3S PHOTONICS long-term strength in the
to equip their cleanrooms with state of the area of high reliability products rely on well-
art instrumentation for nano and micro MCN’s ultimate purpose is to fill the gap in mastered assembly technologies and
scale fabrication. Australia for open access, multi-scale processes, an extensive set of quality
fabrication infrastructure, spanning a range checks from kitting up to the final control
Oxford Instruments has a reputation for of fabrication environments and materials. before shipping, plus dedicated chip and
working with and equipping many module pedigree reviews.
renowned universities and research Sales Director for OIPT, Mark Vosloo said,
institutes throughout Europe and USA. ”OIPT prides itself in providing top end “These are the key elements to guarantee to
That fact and the flexibility of OIPT’s tools systems for academic research and our customers the quality and reliability
were important criteria in MCN’s decision recently equipped new cleanroom facilities levels required by the submarine
to choose OIPT as a strategic partner. for KAUST, Saudi Arabia, LBNL, USA and community”, said Michel Privat, COO and
The MCN is the Victorian node of the Southampton University, UK. We are VP Sales for 3S PHOTONICS. “This new
Australian National Fabrication facility delighted that MCN has also chosen OIPT product enlarges our product portfolio for
(ANFF), a collaborative initiative between Plasmalab systems for their new research submarine applications and strengthen our
the Australian federal government, the centre.” position of strategic supplier with regard to
submarine system makers”.
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