II-VI Incorporated Extends WaveShaper Programmable Optical Processor and Filter Product Lines for Operation in the C+L Band

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II-VI Incorporated has announced enhancements to its WaveShaper Programmable Optical Processor and Filter product lines, which are now operating five times faster and include a new network simulator function. These upgrades cater to the increasing demand for optical instruments that operate over the combined C+L wavelength range. The WaveShaper instruments have received positive recognition in the 2021 Annual Lightwave Innovation Reviews. The new products are available in single- and 4-port configurations, featuring a user-friendly web server interface.

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• WaveShaper instruments now operate five times faster, enhancing productivity.
• The new network simulator function improves performance evaluation for optical signals.
• WaveShaper instruments received high ratings in the 2021 Annual Lightwave Innovation Reviews.

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The WaveShaper instruments feature a powerful new network simulator function and now operate five times faster, significantly increasing productivity

PITTSBURGH, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- II‐VI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leading provider of optical test and measurement equipment, today extended its WaveShaper^® Programmable Optical Processor and Filter product lines for operation in the optical communications C+L band.

System architects are expanding transmission capacity in optical networks by offering systems that cover both the C and L bands, therefore driving the demand for instruments that operate over the combined wavelength range. II-VI’s new WaveShaper instruments are programmable to any combination of attenuation and phase profiles over the entire C+L band to emulate real network conditions. These products come with a new powerful network simulator function that streamlines the performance evaluation of high-speed signals transmitting through a series of reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) systems.

“The WaveShaper and WaveAnalyzer instruments can be programmed to sequence through the most extreme ROADM network configurations five times faster than with existing instruments, significantly increasing productivity and accelerating the pace of innovation,” said Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi, Chief Marketing Officer, II-VI Incorporated. “And, in fact, recently the WaveShaper instruments received high ratings during the 2021 Annual Lightwave Innovation Reviews for their preeminence and uniqueness in the market.”

The new WaveShaper instruments are available in both single- and 4-port configurations, corresponding to the filter and the processor, respectively. The WaveShaper product line integrates a web server that supports a graphical user interface (GUI) and an applications programming interface (API).

II-VI will showcase its broad portfolio of optical communications products virtually at OFC 2021, June 6-11, 2021.

About II-VI Incorporated

II-VI Incorporated, a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, is a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in communications, industrial, aerospace & defense, semiconductor capital equipment, life sciences, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the Company has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. The Company produces a wide variety of application-specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to support our customers. For more information, please visit us at www.ii-vi.com.

CONTACT:	Mark Lourie
	Vice President, Corporate Communications
	corporate.communications@ii-vi.com
	www.ii-vi.com/contact-us

FAQ

What enhancements did II-VI implement in the WaveShaper instruments?

II-VI enhanced the WaveShaper instruments to operate five times faster and added a powerful network simulator function.

What is the significance of the C+L band in optical communications?

The C+L band is crucial for expanding transmission capacity in optical networks, allowing systems to operate over a wider wavelength range.

How did the WaveShaper instruments perform in the 2021 Annual Lightwave Innovation Reviews?

The WaveShaper instruments received high ratings for their preeminence and uniqueness in the market.

What configurations are available for the new WaveShaper instruments?

The new WaveShaper instruments are available in both single- and 4-port configurations.

When will II-VI showcase its products virtually?

II-VI will showcase its optical communications products at OFC 2021, from June 6-11, 2021.