Coherent Expands Optical Communications Test Portfolio with New WaveShaper and WaveMaker Instruments
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has expanded its optical communications test portfolio with new high-port-count instruments in the WaveShaper family and enhanced offerings in the WaveMaker family. The new products include:
1. WaveShaper® 32000B and 32002B reconfigurable optical processors, available in Super-C and Super-C plus Super-L band configurations.
2. WaveMaker® 500A programmable optical spectrum generator for Super-C band applications.
These instruments offer full programmability of attenuation and phase across the spectrum, with a high port count of 1x31. They support various configurations and cover up to 12.5 THz, meeting the growing demand for advanced optical systems in meshed network topologies. The WaveMaker 500A enhances transceiver and amplifier testing with over 20 dBm of optical output power.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) ha ampliato il suo portafoglio di test per le comunicazioni ottiche con nuovi strumenti ad alta quantità di porte della famiglia WaveShaper e offerte potenziate della famiglia WaveMaker. I nuovi prodotti includono:
1. WaveShaper® 32000B e 32002B, processori ottici riconfigurabili disponibili nelle configurazioni Super-C e Super-C più Super-L band.
2. WaveMaker® 500A, generatore di spettro ottico programmabile per applicazioni nella banda Super-C.
Questi strumenti offrono completa programmabilità di attenuazione e fase attraverso lo spettro, con un'alta quantità di porte di 1x31. Supportano varie configurazioni e coprono fino a 12.5 THz, soddisfacendo la crescente domanda di sistemi ottici avanzati in topologie di rete mesh. Il WaveMaker 500A migliora il testing dei trasmettitori e degli amplificatori con oltre 20 dBm di potenza ottica in uscita.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) ha ampliado su cartera de pruebas de comunicaciones ópticas con nuevos instrumentos de alto conteo de puertos en la familia WaveShaper y ofertas mejoradas en la familia WaveMaker. Los nuevos productos incluyen:
1. WaveShaper® 32000B y 32002B, procesadores ópticos reconfigurables disponibles en configuraciones de banda Super-C y Super-C más Super-L.
2. WaveMaker® 500A, generador de espectro óptico programable para aplicaciones en la banda Super-C.
Estos instrumentos ofrecen programabilidad total de atenuación y fase a través del espectro, con un alto conteo de puertos de 1x31. Soportan varias configuraciones y cubren hasta 12.5 THz, satisfaciendo la creciente demanda de sistemas ópticos avanzados en topologías de red en malla. El WaveMaker 500A mejora las pruebas de transceptores y amplificadores con más de 20 dBm de potencia óptica de salida.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR)는 WaveShaper 제품군에서 새로운 고포트 수의 기기를 추가하고 WaveMaker 제품군의 기능을 향상시켜 광통신 테스트 포트폴리오를 확장하였습니다. 새로운 제품은 다음과 같습니다:
1. WaveShaper® 32000B 및 32002B 재구성 가능한 광 프로세서로, Super-C 및 Super-C와 Super-L 밴드 구성으로 제공됩니다.
2. WaveMaker® 500A는 Super-C 밴드 응용을 위한 프로그래머블 광 스펙트럼 생성기입니다.
이 기기는 스펙트럼 전반에 걸쳐 감쇠 및 위상에 대한 완전한 프로그래밍 가능성을 제공하며, 1x31의 높은 포트 수를 자랑합니다. 다양한 구성 지원하며 최대 12.5 THz를 커버하여 메쉬 네트워크 토폴로지에서의 고급 광 시스템에 대한 증가하는 수요를 충족합니다. WaveMaker 500A는 20 dBm 이상의 광 출력 전력으로 송수신기 및 증폭기 테스트를 향상시킵니다.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) a élargi son portefeuille de tests en communications optiques avec de nouveaux instruments à haute quantité de ports dans la famille WaveShaper et des offres améliorées dans la famille WaveMaker. Les nouveaux produits incluent :
1. WaveShaper® 32000B et 32002B, processeurs optiques reconfigurables, disponibles dans des configurations de bande Super-C et Super-C plus Super-L.
2. WaveMaker® 500A, générateur de spectre optique programmable pour des applications dans la bande Super-C.
Ces instruments offrent une programmabilité complète de l'atténuation et de la phase sur le spectre, avec un nombre de ports élevé de 1x31. Ils prennent en charge diverses configurations et couvrent jusqu'à 12,5 THz, répondant ainsi à la demande croissante de systèmes optiques avancés dans des topologies de réseau en mailles. Le WaveMaker 500A améliore les tests des émetteurs-récepteurs et des amplificateurs avec plus de 20 dBm de puissance optique de sortie.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) hat sein Portfolio für Tests in der optischen Kommunikation mit neuen Hochport-zählenden Geräten der Familie WaveShaper und verbesserten Angeboten der Familie WaveMaker erweitert. Die neuen Produkte umfassen:
1. WaveShaper® 32000B und 32002B rekonfigurierte optische Prozessoren, erhältlich in Super-C und Super-C plus Super-L Bandkonfigurationen.
2. WaveMaker® 500A, programmierbarer optischer Spektralgenerator für Anwendungen im Super-C-Band.
Diese Instrumente bieten vollständige Programmierbarkeit von Dämpfung und Phase über das Spektrum mit einer hohen Portanzahl von 1x31. Sie unterstützen verschiedene Konfigurationen und decken bis zu 12,5 THz ab, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach fortschrittlichen optischen Systemen in vermaschten Netzwerk-Topologien gerecht zu werden. Der WaveMaker 500A verbessert die Tests von Transceivern und Verstärkern mit über 20 dBm optischer Ausgangsleistung.
- Launch of new high-port-count instruments in the WaveShaper family and enhanced WaveMaker offerings
- WaveShaper 32000B and 32002B offer full programmability of attenuation and phase across the spectrum with a high port count of 1x31
- WaveShaper instruments support a wide range of configurations (4x28, 8x24, 12x20, and 16x16)
- WaveShaper 32002B integrates two optical engines in one chassis
- WaveMaker 500A delivers over 20 dBm of optical output power
- New instruments include API for automation and remote control
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Insights
Coherent's new WaveShaper and WaveMaker instruments represent a significant leap in optical communications testing capabilities. The WaveShaper 32000B and 32002B stand out with their 1x31 port count and full programmability across 12.5 THz, covering Super-C and Super-L bands. This expansion allows for more complex network simulations, important for the industry's shift towards meshed topologies.
The WaveMaker 500A's ability to emulate 120 DWDM channels with over
Coherent's product launch aligns with the evolving demands of the optical networking industry. The timing is strategic, capitalizing on the shift towards meshed network topologies and the increasing need for reconfigurable optical elements. This move could potentially expand Coherent's market share in the optical communications test equipment sector.
The November 2024 availability for the WaveShaper models suggests a well-planned product rollout. While immediate financial impact may be , these high-end instruments typically command premium pricing, potentially boosting profit margins. The product's unique features, like the industry-first full programmability and high port count, could create a competitive advantage for Coherent in this niche market, possibly leading to increased sales and market penetration in the long term.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers, today announced new additions to its optical communications test portfolio with the launch of new high-port-count instruments in the WaveShaper family and enhanced offerings in the WaveMaker family. These new products include the WaveShaper® 32000B and 32002B reconfigurable optical processors, now available in Super-C and Super-C plus Super-L band configurations, and the WaveMaker® 500A programmable optical spectrum generator designed specifically for Super-C band applications.
The WaveShaper 32000B and 32002B stand out in the industry as the only optical filters offering full programmability of attenuation and phase across the spectrum, with a high port count of 1x31. Configurable by software commands, these instruments support a wide range of configurations, including 4x28, 8x24, 12x20, and 16x16. The 32002B further integrates two optical engines, providing the functionality of two WaveShaper units in one chassis. With full coverage of up to 12.5 THz, these units are set to redefine the capabilities of optical research and production environments.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Advanced Optical Systems
The introduction of these new instruments comes at a crucial time as the optical networking industry shifts toward meshed network topologies and demand intensifies for reconfigurable optical elements. Researchers and developers can now explore more complex optical networking scenarios, supported by the extended frequency range offered by these new instruments. Additionally, the WaveMaker 500A enhances transceiver and amplifier testing with a programmable optical noise spectrum across the Super-C band, delivering over 20 dBm of optical output power.
The Most Advanced Instruments in Optical Communications Testing
The WaveShaper 32000B and 32002B are the first instruments in the market to provide advanced programmability and port configuration options that push the limits of what is possible in optical communications testing, enabling researchers and manufacturers to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of optical networking. The WaveMaker 500A, with its ability to emulate 120 DWDM channels, is another testament to the Coherent commitment to innovation.
Comprehensive Solutions for Optical Communications Research
In addition to their unparalleled performance, all of the new instruments include an application programming interface (API) for seamless automation and remote control, ensuring smooth integration into existing test setups. The WaveShaper and WaveMaker families widely utilized in optical communications research labs around the world continue to set the standard for excellence in the industry.
Availability
The WaveShaper 32000B and 32002B are now available for order, with shipments beginning in November 2024. The WaveMaker 500A is currently available and shipping to customers.
For more information on Coherent optical communications instruments, visit coherent.com/networking/wavelength-management.
About Coherent
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
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