14 Pin 808nm Laser 1000mW with Butterfly Housing
14 Pin 808nm Ridge Waveguide Laser with hermetic Butterfly Housing 1000mW
Monitor DiodeCollimated beamRoHS compliant
Applications:
Metrology
Free space optical communication on satellites
Free Space Optics for Next-Generation Satellite Networks
Free-Space Laser Communications XXXIII
Photonics systems, sub-systems and components are found in an increasing number of applications of many high technology industry segments.
This remark applies particularly to space-embarked systems, which rely on the versatility and reliability of photonic systems to realize many of the critical functions needed to insure their safe and durable operation.
iXblue has a continuous presence in space across its Astrix products range of 3-axis fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG). A privileged partnership between iXblue and Airbus Defence & Space has allowed the emergence of a new class of fiber-optic gyroscope instruments. The Astrix Series already equips more than 25 satellites on all types of orbits (LEO, MEO, GEO, Lagrangian point…) while counting more than 2 million hours in operation without incident. iXblue has also developed a FOG-based Inertial Navigation System dedicated to launchers, used in Ariane 5 since 2020 and in Ariane 6.
Free-Space Optical Communication
Fast communication is of high importance. Recently, increased data demand and crowded radio frequency spectrum have become crucial issues. Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) has diametrically changed the way people exchange information. As an alternative to wire communication systems, it allows efficient voice, video, and data transmission using a medium like air. Due to its large bandwidth, FSOC can be used in various applications and has therefore become an important part of our everyday life. The main advantages of FSOC are a high speed, cost savings, compact structures, low power, energy efficiency, a maximal transfer capacity, and applicability. The rapid development of the high-speed connection technology allows one to reduce the repair downtime and gives the ability to quickly establish a backup network in an emergency. Unfortunately, FSOC is susceptible to disruption due to atmospheric conditions or direct sunlight. Here, we briefly discuss Free-Space Optical Communication from mirrors and optical telegraphs to modern wireless systems and outline the future development directions of optical communication.