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IQE received its first single order valued at more than £1 million for advanced laser wafers to enable a new generation of fibre-optic communications devices.
Although InP wafers are much more fragile and more expensive than GaAs substrates there are many benefits to this material
In the telecoms industry, they are invaluable.
For example, Infinera relies on its InP PIC technology to provide fast broadband communication throughout the world.
IQE’s new order is to be delivered during the first half of 2013 with further significant follow-on orders expected, driven by strong demand in China for datacentre applications and infrastructure build out.
The wafers will be produced at IQE’s Cardiff manufacturing facility in its 100mm InP platforms.
Optical interconnects are on the brink of rapid growth driven by strongly increasing demand for “big data” applications across data centres, fibre-to- the-home (FTTH), backbone interconnection of 4G/ LTE base stations and active optical cable (AOC) interconnects between computers and peripheral consumer electronic devices, to replace current copper USB2 cables.
Drew Nelson, President and CEO of IQE, says, “IQE has established a clear leadership position in the design and supply of advanced semiconductor wafers for a wide range of optoelectronic applications. This latest order for a new range of low-cost, high-performance optical fibre components marks a key milestone in the adoption of optical interconnects for a range of high volume applications.”
Solar
Emcore delivers millionth III-V solar cell
The multi-junction solar cell to Space Systems/ Loral (SS/L) will represent more than a megawatt of
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www.compoundsemiconductor.net January/February 2013 power delivered into space
Emcore and Space Systems/Loral will celebrate the occasion of Emcore’s 1 millionth solar cell with a special event at Emcore’s Albuquerque facilities during the week of February 25th, and with a commemorative award symbolising the feat.
Emcore has been supplying SS/L with high- efficiency, multi-junction solar cells for more than 10 years. In May 2009, the firm announced a long term supply agreement with SS/L to continue manufacturing and delivering solar cells for its spacecraft programs through 2014.
Emcore’s business relationship with Space Systems/Loral has been integral to the development of the company’s photovoltaics division and the growth of its space satellite solar power business.
“The Emcore team continually demonstrates their dedication to our business,” says Vivian Mackintosh, Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Space Systems/Loral. “Emcore is more than just a supplier to SS/L. We have developed a close collaborative working relationship that ensures on time delivery and the highest level of quality.”
“Delivering 1 million solar cells for more than 50 successful satellite launches by Space Systems/ Loral is a tremendous milestone for Emcore and our space satellite solar business,” adds Hong Hou, Chief Executive Officer at Emcore. “We are especially proud to have achieved this milestone with our solar cells meeting all requirements for performance and reliability. We are delighted and very grateful to continue this relationship, and we look forward to working with Space Systems/Loral to power their satellite missions for many years to come.”
Emcore’s multi-junction solar cells have a Beginning-Of-Life (BOL) conversion efficiency nearing 30 percent and the option for a patented, onboard monolithic bypass diode to provide one of the highest available powers to interplanetary spacecraft and earth orbiting satellites.
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